--- title: DIY Apartment Decor description: Creating DIY apartment decor can be challenging due to the limitations set by your landlord. 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[wood crafts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/wood-crafts) [Project Ideas](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/project-ideas) # DIY Apartment Decor Posted on Aug 27, 2015 6:16:01 AM by [The Team at GDI](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/author/the-team-at-gdi) - ![Pinterest](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-pinterest-color.png) Pin - [![Facebook](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-facebook-color.png) Share](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2Fconsumer%2Fdiy-apartment-decor) - [![Twitter](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-twitter-color.png) Tweet](https://twitter.com/home?status=DIY+Apartment+Decor%20https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2Fconsumer%2Fdiy-apartment-decor) - [![Email](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-share-email.svg) Email](mailto:?subject=DIY%20Apartment%20Decor&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2Fconsumer%2Fdiy-apartment-decor) Decorating is challenging when you're renting an apartment. You want to make your home reflect your style, but are limited by the rules established by a landlord.  Today, we have an apartment decor project that will keep your walls clean and allow you to show your style!  Let's get started. **Time:** Approximately 30 minutes, not including dry time **Level:** Beginner Create simple, elegant home decor that will not ruin your walls using a few supplies from the craft section at your local store and new HybriBond Mounting Tape from Glue Dots®. **Here's what you need:** - [Hybribond Repositionable Mounting Tape](http://catalog.gluedots.com/item/consumer-products/diy-hardware/1013-1?plpver=1002)![glue-dots-DIY-Decor-framed-letter-supplies](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/glue-dots-DIY-Decor-framed-letter-supplies.jpg?width=200&height=222&name=glue-dots-DIY-Decor-framed-letter-supplies.jpg) - Lightweight Wood frame - Lightweight Wood letter - Paint and/or Stain - Paint brush **Here's what you do:** 1. Paint or stain both the letter and frame. They can be the same color, or complementary colors that help pull your style together. 2. Set aside and allow adequate time to dry. 3. Cut pieces of HybriBond Mounting Tape to the proper lengths of the frame and letter. Press the adhesive firmly into place and remove the liner. ![glue-dots-DIY-Decor-frame](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/glue-dots-DIY-Decor-frame.jpg?width=200&height=135&name=glue-dots-DIY-Decor-frame.jpg) 4. 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