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STYLE for rent

Decorating a rental

Many housemates can feel stumped when it comes to decorating their new digs. For some, it’s their first chance to unleash their inner stylist and it’s hard to know where to start. Even for those with a natural talent for decorating, piecing together a shared house can be tricky. It involves merging styles, knowing the rules of rentals and artfully filling those frustrating blank spaces.

However, that doesn’t mean you can’t put in the effort to decorate your rental and make it

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