One of the easiest ways to pull a tired-looking bedroom out of the design doldrums is to find fantastically colorful bedding. As the centerpiece of any bedroom, switching up bland pillows and comforters with something bright and eye-catching will immediately create a colorful focal point. Adding in coordinating accessories like lamps, drapes and wall art will quadruple the color quotient, making your bedroom a design hot spot in your home.

If you’re set on a literal wall of color, fabric can pick up the slack when paint isn’t an option. No window is required: Just adding the draperies to a plain wall will give you the accent you want without the forbidden layers of latex. It’s worth noting that not all leases allow for adding major wall hardware that curtains require, though it’s worth asking. Some landlords might agree, especially if you agree to leave the window rods up after you move out. But even if wall-mounted curtains aren’t okayed by the lease, you can still give this a go by using large removable hooks and either choosing drapes with grommets you can hang, or sewing small loops to the back of your fabric and fastening them onto the loops that way.

Your prospects for pops of color in your home are looking up, but for this next idea, it’s time to look down. You can brighten up any room with a large area rug that adds interest and color. Pick up colors from the rug to use in accents (like accessories or even painted or upholstered furniture) to really bring attention to its down-to-earth use as an up-to-date disruptor of bland decor.

While most rentals come with kitchen appliances, some do make you bring your own refrigerator. This is an opportunity for some color creativity. Manufacturers like Big Chill and Smeg both make refrigerators in a huge variety of fantastically fun hues (and sometimes even patterns!) and are generally right-sized for smaller apartment living. These fridges are a big investment, of course, that isn’t right for everyone. Even if you go budget with your fridge, you can still go big on color in your kitchen. Bright appliances like toasters and stand-mixers will be a kitchen splash you won’t need to clean up. Accessorize with colorful tableware and coordinating wall art and you’ll cook up a feast for the eyes that will satisfy even the most color-hungry renter.