The wall hangings trend, then, is the greatest thing that could ever happen to renters. Using a piece of material to cover up nearly an entire wall with just a few little tacks is a near foolproof way to disguise evidence of housemates past. Wall hangings are also, depending on their thickness, good at soundproofing your room against that loud couple next door. And thanks to a slew of independent designers, there's plenty – from tapestries to printed – to choose from.