Renting an apartment could both be a blessing and a curse. Blessing as it only requires you to pay a small amount compared to paying the mortgage, but a curse as you would have to live with the owner's tedious and annoying interior design.
Rental apartment transformations are fun to do, especially if space offers a good starting point like a nice window, perfect accent walls, or updated appliances. But not all renters are blessed with the ideal rental apartment; some come with unpleasant features that are an eyesore and annoying to live in.
Below are some ways to revamp those horrible features that are not only quick and easy but also budget-friendly.
Boring Walls
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Most renters are not allowed to paint or even decorate empty and boring walls in rental apartments freely. If the dull wall bothers you so much, there is no need to stress about not painting or covering the wall with wallpapers. Try new lighting, and it will surely give the room a whole new look.
Switching a regular LED light bulb from soft light o daylight can make a huge difference in the room's vibe. If upgrading lighting is too conservative for you, you may also try using a stained glass light bulb to give your space a whole new look.
Uneven Walls
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If your rental apartment has a problematic wall that is not manageable with a paint job and will only be emphasized with a lighting fix, then try disguising the imperfection with a wall texture.
Use curtain panel or macrame wall decor that will cover the uneven walls and give an extra aesthetic touch to the room. Instead of hanging the wall fixtures on the window, make it an accent piece and viola, ugly to Instagram-worthy wall in a snap.
Privacy-Invading Windows
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One of the major disadvantages of some rental apartments is it's too close to the neighbors' windows, resulting in zero privacy. If you're not a fan of blackout curtains and would love to entertain natural lights, then a window fil is the perfect solution.
Look for the perfect stained glass window film that will suit your personality. It will not only provide the privacy that you need but will also let you own the room and showcase your style.
Old-Fashioned Flooring
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Does your rental apartment have outdated flooring that screams the 1990s or circa 2000s? Does the flooring looks dull and lacks personality, but you can't just demand the owner to replace the tiles? Why not try revamping it with removable wallpaper?
Covering the outdated flooring with statement wallpaper could be installed in less than a few hours, plus it comes in different designs and patterns. Another thing to love is that it is easy to remove and replace once you get the hang of it.
Ugly Kitchen Cabinets
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Rental apartment kitchens are either outdated or neglected, making it a huge eyesore. If you don't feel like using the kitchen cabinets, DIY your way to getting an Instagrammable open-shelving.
You may remove the cabinet doors and add removable wallpaper and space-saving shelves that are not only aesthetically beautiful but also functional.
