Decorating rented flat

[AbbieP]

A couple of weeks ago, I got the plainest flat of them all, but it was at a killer price so I couldn't pass on it. I want to decorate the living room because space is huge and looks quite empty and not homey at all. I don't want to invest in furniture because it will be a pain to move out later on, so I'm thinking about those wall murals which are quite trendy lately. I like the sixth picture in this article: http://cargocollective.com/geoffsmith/Wall-Murals-for-Your-Home

My question.. actually, I have several of them:

1. Is there a renter-friendly way or a "model" which I can put on the wall;

2. Where can I find similar designs at a good price;

3. Do I need to ask for permission from the landlord if it's removable and does not damage his property?

Please help me on this, it's my first time as a tenant and I really want to have it all - live in a good looking flat and avoid landlord issues.

[Mick Mac]

3. you would be foolish not to check or at least check the tenancy agreement for this type of clause - but if you are 100% that no damage will be incurred to the wall by the fixings etc I'm sure that would be fine - landlords expect that tenants will want to hang pictures

I'd be interested in the answers to 2 - we also have a large bare wall at home and are looking for ideas

[LadyNorwood]

I always think of Hilda Ogden in Coronation Street when anybody mentions 'muriels' [sic]!

[Jeremy]

I'm not really sure how you could do something like this without causing any damage... unless there's some sort of giant frame/canvas you can stand on the floor up against the wall?

[Ron70]

As long as you're willing to return the flat to its original condition (in accordance with the inventory) I can't see any landlord having an issue with this?

[jacks09]

These are incredible and come in a variety of sizes....we use them a lot in our rented flat.

http://www.viking-direct.co.uk/catalog/catalogSku.do?id=17024P&PR=QCA&cm_mmc=Google-_-pla_gen_google-shopping_paper-and-printing-_-paper-and-printing-_-17024P&s2m_channel=544&_%24ja=tsid:34770|cid:242833937|agid:16600084457|tid:pla-91678033817|crid:55356844457|nw:g|rnd:10993091681631113214|dvc:c|adp:1o1&gclid=Cj0KEQjwvZq6BRC9kfq2zKfQ_94BEiQAOeUVC0x5KcIvU3pbkAfNTrsX63SfpO2W7aWaUGWp0Qk_HsAaAml18P8HAQ

[Loz]

If you are renting directly from the landlord, ask him/her nicely if you can affix a couple of picture hooks.

If you are renting from an agency, forget it. The computer will say no.