You may even be able to convince your landlord to pay for some of these renovations, especially if it increases property value. If you're tired of looking at your beige walls, get colorful with a fresh coat of paint. Your landlord will likely approve specific colors. They might let you go wild as long as you paint them back to the original color before moving out.
Wallpaper is trending again from the bedroom to the bathroom. Choose your favorite textures and switch things up when you get bored again. Many wallpaper options peel on and off. So, there's no messy adhesive or commitment to stick with one style. The right lighting can make or break your apartment aesthetic. Choose faux chandeliers, pendant lights, or track lighting to enhance the look of any room.
There are also plenty of ways to light a room with no overload lighting. Display all your favorite keepsakes, travel souvenirs, colorful plates, and photos on updated shelving.
Add some vibrant shelf paper to enhance your look and create a gorgeous display area. If you don't have any shelf space in your apartment, install your own! Floating shelves add character to any apartment, and are incredibly practical in your kitchen for extra storage. Try out unique, colorful options for your drawer pulls and cabinet handles. Those will breathe new life into every room in the apartment. Just make sure to keep all of the original hardware to switch back to when you move out!
Storage can open up your apartment and make it look larger than life. Try vibrant furniture options with hidden storage or oversized baskets for throws and magazines. Cleaning out a closet and redesigning with racks, shelving, and bins can make unlock way more space in your apartment. Those pre-installed mirrors in your apartment often leave a lot to be desired. Spice them up by adding a decorative trim around the mirror or vintage mirror frame. If you want to add more natural light to your aparmtent, try setting up a mirror across from a window to capture and scatter the light.
Give your bathroom a spa upgrade with a brand-new shower head. Dark colours will automatically make a space feel smaller, so opting for bright-coloured furniture or painting the walls a light colour are easy first steps that can completely change the way a room feels. Peel and stick wallpaper and moulding are other non-permanent ways to enhance the visual appeal of a room, and are relatively affordable from retailers like Home Depot and Wayfair.
Clearing off floors and placing large furniture toward the sides of a room can have a surprisingly large impact on how large a space feels. Regardless of approach, Ms. Report an error. Skip to main content. Audrey Carleton. The Canadian Press. Be sure to completely remove the cabinet doors and hardware before you paint, let them dry, and then reinstall them.
Design is truly all in the details. It's no secret that plastic switch plates crack and discolor easily. If your rental's fixtures show their age, replace them with metal alternatives for an easy luxe look. We're loving the funky, unexpected look of the Anthropologie ones above, which offer just enough personality without overpowering anything else that's also on the wall. Design: Pure Salt Interiors. There are so many ways to freshen up an old-school bathroom without making structural changes.
From re-grouting the tile work, adding fresh caulking and replacing the faucet, you have a ton of options that will make a big statement visually. If your landlord won't let you paint your cabinets, simply remove them from the hinge and stash them away. Then, style the new open shelves with decorative objects or add removable wallpaper to the insides for a pop of color. Design: Anne Sage. Rental properties usually have the bare minimum when it comes to lighting. Make your space feel more like home by layering additional light sources, beyond overhead lights.
When your lease is up, simply unscrew them from the wall and take them to your next home—no electrician required. The right stain and color makes all the difference and will really enhance and modernize any room," Sasha says. Treating a wood floor is definitely an all-day project, but what are weekends for if not for home improvements?
If your floors are dark and heavy, try staining them a slightly lighter color to make the space feel more cohesive. Design: Dzek. If your landlord will let you, replace your old kitchen countertops. Sasha suggests trying to find one that is stain-resistant and therefore will stand the test of time.
Of course, this may take a little bit more convincing to your landlord, but getting rid of stained, scratched, and outdated countertops will make a huge difference. We are loving the fresh and stylish varieties of terrazzo.
Gone are the days of terrazzo hospital and cafeteria floors because the speckled stone is making its way into high-end design. Your Privacy Rights. To change or withdraw your consent choices for MyDomaine. At any time, you can update your settings through the "EU Privacy" link at the bottom of any page.
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