8 Interior Design Tips For Renters

I live in a house where I rented everything about my adult life. In my early 20s, I didn’t think it was worth the effort to personalize the rental. (Why don’t you bother to do this because this was a temporary space?) But over time I realized that I wasn’t relaxing or feeling relieved in my home. The beige walls, overhead lighting, thrown furniture and decorations made me uneasy. Learning how to turn my rental apartment into a home was the beginning of my romance with interior design.

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10 Interior Design Tips for Renters

Through trial and error, I discovered that living in a rental doesn’t mean that just because you don’t own your own home doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or personalized space. From paints and wallpapers to upgraded fixtures and lighting, there’s much you can do. First, I have put together some of the best interior design tips for renters from my personal experience of turning beige boxes into a warm and stylish home.

paint

Rental walls usually come in a safe, neutral beige. The best interior design tip for renters I can give is to love your walls. Give it a transformation by adding a little color or choosing a neutral that suits you. Just having a wall from beige to crisp white will brighten your space significantly. Most landlords are willing to put the wall back into its original color once they’re outside, so long as they’re willing to return the walls to its original color.

One of my favorite things is the interior of the entrance. My current landlord and my previous landlord said they could leave it when it was time for me to move in. I love pink so my entrance is the perfection of Sherwin Williams corals. It’s a fun pop of colour that makes me smile every time I see it. Plus, our entrance is cheerful and charming. The entire project cost less than $20. Promoting that paint is an affordable way to have a big impact on the space.

Peel and Stick Products

A summary of interior design tips for renters is not complete without giving a big scream to the peel and stick. Peel and sticks are incredible for renters as they are a temporary solution to larger projects that normally require renovations. Here are some of my favorites.

Peel and Stick Wallpaper

If the painting is no go, peel and stick wallpaper is a great option to enlarge the wall. I’m a huge fan of adding peel and stick wallpaper wherever your heart wants. Create a statement wall in your living room or pop the powder room in bold colors and patterns. I’ve added peel and stick wallpaper to my kitchen, laundry room and more recently my home office.

The wallpaper completely converted these spaces, and I couldn’t be more pleased with how they turned out. Plus, removal is a breeze. When I removed the peel and stick wallpaper, there was no damage to the wall. There are many installed YouTube videos you can watch, but I say from personal experience it’s not very It looks easy. Don’t be afraid to hire TaskRabbit or Wallpaper Pro to get the job done!

Peel and stick floor tiles

The renter’s floors can be found everywhere, from vinyl to tiles to even hardwoods. Peel and Stick floor tiles allow tenants to update their floors in a temporary and affordable way. I’ve never tried it myself, but in the kitchen or powder room peel and stick floor tiles look fantastic. They can also keep outdated floors up to date.

Clean the floor thoroughly and allow it to dry before applying. Map the tiles before they can be attached to the floor. From checkerboard tiles to starbursts and plenty of color options, there are adorable floor tile designs. And just like with your tenant-friendly project, check in with your landlord and prepare for removal when it’s time to move!

Peel and stick backsplash

One day, when I have an unlimited budget in my home, I add some gorgeous tiles to my kitchen. Until then, Peel and Stick Backsplash will do the trick. It is entirely possible to renew your rental kitchen without any major renovations. Peel and Stick Backsplash ranges from thin sheets to peel and stick ceramic tiles, so you can choose the best one for you, your budget and rental.

Look for heat and water resistant skin and stick backsplash to make sure your product is suitable for your specific project. Peel and Stick tiles are suitable not only for kitchen backsplashes, but also for bathroom vanity, fireplaces and laundry rooms.

Add a pack light

Overhead lighting is my personal nemesis. Interior design tips for renters should include lighting! Instead of relying on large overhead lights, you fill your rental with both tables and standing lamps. This creates a much more relaxed atmosphere. Take advantage of the Puck Light for an even more comfortable touch. These battery operated lights often come with sticky adhesive, so you can place them under the cabinet for gorgeous accent lighting that will look particularly lovely at night.

I’ve added pack lights to my rental kitchen many times, but recently I’ve added them to my hosting cabinet. You can just tap on them, or mostly come with a remote control and turn them on. You can also personalize the color and intensity or place it on a timer. Schedule them and turn on when the sun goes down and it’s off when it’s bed time.

Try renter-friendly wall mounts

Also, the pack light is friendly to wall strip renters, and you don’t need a mobile phone. Sconce lighting instantly increases space and adds a cozy, personalized lighting effect. Add them to your entrance, bedside, or framed art or photos. If you don’t want to use Pack Light, there are also plug-in wall materials that are easy to install. victory!

Update the lighting fixtures

Ah, the terrifying light of boobs. Most rentals are full of them, but that doesn’t mean they need to stay. An interior design tip for renters that many people don’t notice is that you can update your lighting fixtures. You can do it yourself (turn off all breakers!) or bring in an electrician. The light fixtures in the dining room we dated are much more in my style, making a big difference to our space.

They are turning to overhead entrance lights and even replacing the bathroom light fixtures. Personalized lighting fixtures can take up a boring, neutral space and turn it into a character-filled one. When it’s time to move, get ready to bring an incredible vintage chandelier with you.

Replace the cabinet and drawer

Most rental kitchens include exposed essentials. They are usually not known for their designs or styles, but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck in a space with no personality. If your kitchen cabinet has outdated knobs (or none at all!), consider adding your own knobs. You’ll be amazed at how much a space changes its appearance and feel with a simple upgrade, like a drawer. Save the original knob so that you can restore it when it’s time to move.

Give the shower head an upgrade

Nothing shrinks more than a shower with miserable water pressure. My current home was equipped with a handheld showerhead that allowed very gentle water to flow. I especially don’t like the peeling shower head and the water pressure didn’t do it for me. A simple exchange would not have been easy. I now have a spa-like shower with water pressure I think is appropriate. Most shower heads could be removed with a simple removal and I applied a fixed shower head in a few minutes.

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Replace the switch plate

The small details of your home are all. Even the smallest swap can affect space. One of my favorites is replacing the switch plate. The tenant’s switch plate probably matches the beige wall, but this is not exciting. But whatever your aesthetic is, there are many decorative options to choose from to match.

Decorative switch plates usually don’t cost more than $20 and come in brass finishes, different colors, prints, and some have wavy boundaries. The switch plate does not come with matching screws, but a little nail polish on the top nail polish is an easy way to blend the screws with the rest of the plate.