When it comes to apartment decorating, there are a lot of rules that are enforced differently depending on the company. For the most part, leaving behind damaged walls is highly frowned upon and often times can result in charges, and a surprise fine is never a fun way to start your summer.  To avoid fines and other repercussions, create your space using these tips and tricks for easy wall decor:

Removable Decals
Whether you choose an inspirational quote, geometric shapes or a useful stick-on whiteboard, removable wall decals are awesome for decorating your dorm walls without damage. Decals instantly upgrade your walls and will serve as a great distraction from the otherwise drab color scheme of your room.  Amazon has plenty of different options here that you can checkout 

Hang a Tapestry
To transform a space by putting in the least effort possible, pick up a large tapestry. Use 3M hooks or thumbtacks, if your school allows them, to fix the tapestry to the wall or ceiling of your dorm. To make your space extra cozy, pick up some twinkle lights to string along the edge of the tapestry.

Gallery Wall
Gallery walls and home decor seem to be almost synonymous these days, and for good reason. Making a gallery wall is a simple and chic way to make your walls stand out. Pick frames in varying sizes, shapes and finishes to display your favorite photos, posters and artwork. Use 3M hooks or strips to attach the frames to the wall for easy removal at the end of the semester.

String Lights
Because dorm room lighting is offensively fluorescent, string lights make for great decor. They look so cute draped across walls or even when made into words or shapes. Hang strands of lights around your room using small 3M hooks for easy removal.

Washi Tape Frames
Washi Tape is the ultimate multi-purpose tool. It is cute, colorful and completely harmless to use. Following this tutorial, display your favorite photos in your very own DIY Washi Tape frames that’ll peel right off when it’s time to move out.

Poster Art
Your dorm room should be a space where you feel inspired, so surround yourself with all of your favorite things. Hang posters of your favorite artists, TV shows or magazines using removable poster strips. To go the extra mile, surround the posters with various other styles of art: letters, lights and prints all look great.