But really, there are so many rental kitchen ideas for decor, and they don't have to break the bank. The cool thing is, you can apply any of these tips to your kitchen even if you aren't in a rental.
Art, furniture, and decor define much of the style of our home, but there's one decorating challenge that haunts renters even when the furniture and decor are perfectly on point: dated or cheap-looking overhead lights. During grad school in Seattle, I lived in a tiny studio apartment in an old brick building. It had high
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Make yourself a little happier with your home, without throwing money down the drain when you move out.
Art, furniture, and decor define much of the style of our home, but there's one decorating challenge that haunts renters even when the furniture and decor are perfectly on point: dated or cheap-looking overhead lights. During grad school in Seattle, I lived in a tiny studio apartment in an old brick building. It had high
how to update your rental kitchen and get your deposit back. Ideas on how to DIY counter tops, cabinet doors, backsplash, floors, and fridge. Hacks to makeover ugly apartment kitchen decor and upgrade it with contact paper, peel and stick tile, and removable wallpaper
Do you have ugly floors? What a bummer, considering how huge of an area flooring usually covers in one’s home. If you can’t completely change your floors because you rent or don’t have the time or budget right now, it doesn’t mean you can’t disguise an ugly floor — or at the very least, minimize its ugliness. Ready to get started?
This one’s for my black-thumbed brethren. The folks, like me, who ran out to buy a dozen succulents once word got around at how easy they are to take care of. And the folks who, again like me, almost instantly found a way to let their easy-going succulents down. RIP, aloe vera, you will be missed. It turns out that “location” might have been the piece you were missing.
Renovation and rental are two words that you don’t hear too much in the same sentence, but even though you might not be able to completely overhaul your rental apartment, there are ways to cover up that old avocado-green tile, add storage to your small shower, or transform an ugly overhead light without making your landlord angry in the process.
It can be difficult as a renter to make big changes in a kitchen, but it’s not completely impossible. Take this kitchen transformation with funky renter-friendly checkerboard floors, for instance, or this one that completely changes the look of the cabinets and counters but can be easily undone when it’s time to move out.
Name: Amy Zeller and Jeremy Location: Capitol Hill; Washington, D.C. Size: 520 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Renting To say this cool couple knows how to maximize space would be an understatement. Amy and Jeremy may very well be the champions of resourcefulness, tidiness, and organization, while maintaining a charming and minimalism about their home. Stepping into the space initially, one might mistake it for a long foyer leading to the bedroom.
In How To Bring Charm To Your Rental, there are many ways to bring charm to your rental home. I have lots of ideas for you if you are renting.
Make yourself a little happier with your home, without throwing money down the drain when you move out.
The only difference between these before-and-after shots is the decorating.
Our kitchen was UGLY! It was the first thing I wanted to change when we bought our house but Rome wasn't built in a day as they say and I think living in the sp…
It's no secret that the one of the biggest downsides to renting is the limitations you are given when it comes to upgrades/decor. My biggest pet peeve
If like us, you have an old concrete stoop that has more than seen better days, rather than going through the hassle of tearing it out, why not give it a facelift? From concrete stains and epoxy coatings to a variety of enclosures, there are several ways to go about this. We chose a composite decking surround as we liked the low-maintenance factor and wood look.
For many renters, it isn’t the blank walls or the basic carpets, or even the neighbors that can disrupt that feeling of home sweet home. Instead, it’s the lighting. Whether your rental sports flourescent light bars that cast a jarring light, or those much-hated flush mount lights that seem dated and unoriginal, ceiling lights in rental units aren’t exactly envious. But there’s a rental hack for just about anything.
If like us, you have an old concrete stoop that has more than seen better days, rather than going through the hassle of tearing it out, why not give it a facelift? From concrete stains and epoxy coatings to a variety of enclosures, there are several ways to go about this. We chose a composite decking surround as we liked the low-maintenance factor and wood look.
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We’ve all been there: Living in a rental apartment that might be great for any number of reasons, but has one fatal flaw. Usually a fridge that’s too small, floors that have seen better days, cabinets that don’t measure up, or countertops that hail from a bygone decade. Luckily, a few of these can be fixed. Today we’re looking at countertops. There are a few things you can do to hide those unsightly laminate or tile counters.
Need a simple solution on how to hide ugly wire shelving in your rental? Check out this inexpensive and clever idea on getting those shelves looking great.
I have some very utilitarian file cabinets. They serve a purpose, but they sure don't look very good. So I scoured the internet for the best ideas in file cabinet upgrades. They all use my favorite product--spray paint! Here are some of the best I found. Click on the caption for more information. From Casa Cullen Using Spray Paint, Fabric, and Modge Podge Spray Paint and New Pulls Love the colors. 2 Cabinets + 1 Door = Great Desk
If like us, you have an old concrete stoop that has more than seen better days, rather than going through the hassle of tearing it out, why not give it a facelift? From concrete stains and epoxy coatings to a variety of enclosures, there are several ways to go about this. We chose a composite decking surround as we liked the low-maintenance factor and wood look.
Marti and Jarrod’s Lincoln Square kitchen is a great example of how to make a boring rental kitchen (with those ubiquitous oak kitchen cabinets!) into something really great. “I wish our kitchen cabinets weren’t oak and I really wish they didn’t have that arch at the top,” says Marti.
Hey, renters! You can still make impactful changes and additions that will make your kitchen nicer to look at (and nicer to use, too).
If you want to add a little bit of fun to your kitchen this is a great and easy way to add a splash of character. Contact paper used to just be some ugly stuff…
Aaron and Erin build a super functional DIY folding three-panel room divider
Want to revamp your ugly flooring? We rounded up the inspiration you need to create or fake brand-new flooring without going broke.
This vintage bathroom had a color scheme its renters described as "lentil yellow and seafoam green."
If like us, you have an old concrete stoop that has more than seen better days, rather than going through the hassle of tearing it out, why not give it a facelift? From concrete stains and epoxy coatings to a variety of enclosures, there are several ways to go about this. We chose a composite decking surround as we liked the low-maintenance factor and wood look.
Out: sleek, minimalist, mid-century. In: bulbous, curvy, and deeply covetable.
For many renters, it isn’t the blank walls or the basic carpets, or even the neighbors that can disrupt that feeling of home sweet home. Instead, it’s the lighting. Whether your rental sports flourescent light bars that cast a jarring light, or those much-hated flush mount lights that seem dated and unoriginal, ceiling lights in rental units aren’t exactly envious. But there’s a rental hack for just about anything.
For many DIY projects, half of the battle is the planning. Take my dining room, for example. This will be the first time I've ever attempted picture molding. I'm good at math, so I'm fairly
Temporary Floors: 5 Ways to Add Style to Your Rental Apartment
When you’re faced with a bland, beige rental kitchen in an apartment you otherwise love, what do you do? If you’re Kerry, who has a gorgeous New Orleans apartment, you infuse your rental kitchen with some color! From Kerry: I’ve lived in my 800 square foot French Quarter apartment in New Orleans for five years now. I have the perfect combination of low rent and a hands-off landlord. This summer I decided to make some big changes.
