8 ways to personalize your rental — and get your deposit back

While renting apartments in San Francisco, Malone Detro often made small changes to the walls or fixtures to match her particular taste and budget.

“There are a lot of ways in which a rental home can feel not like home,” says Detro, founder of Malone, an interior design and architecture firm.

Detro says making cosmetic upgrades, even if you’re renting, can help you feel excited about your living space.

“I think it helps, ultimately, in you feeling proud about your home,” she says.