Apartment makeover before and after

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.

Decorating and renovating a home nearly always comes with challenges — but that’s especially true if you’re working within a small space. Perhaps a couch is too big and a rug is too small, or a wall cuts right in the middle of where a coffee table should be. Sometimes it feels like small spaces don’t come with easy solutions.

A 525-square-foot Brooklyn apartment starts off as a bland, blank box, but gets a sweet, simple and stylish makeover.

A daring and dramatic 30-day transformation.

We love a good home renovation story, and these 17 before and after transformations are easily our favorites.

I enjoy decorating and all things home design. My husband is no longer surprised by coming home to a new furniture rearrangement or seeing the things on the walls constantly changing around our home. However,

Before and After: This boring beige condo is completely unrecognizable after a colorful makeover. #condo #condorenovation #condomakeover #colorfuldecor #kitchen #kitchenmakeover #kitchenideas #kitchendecor

It’s totally understandable if you think living in a rental apartment means you’re pretty much stuck with the bathroom and kitchen you’ve got. After all, even if you’re able to paint with permission from your landlord, cabinets, tiles, and flooring are all permanent items. However, if you’re willing to get creative, you can absolutely give these spaces reversible, renter-friendly makeovers.

My rental kitchen renovation before and after

Orangey wood cabinets, beige walls, and basic laminate countertops are each hallmarks of a rental kitchen. And if you have all three, like Toronto-based renter Megan, that’s basically the jackpot. So it’s no wonder Megan called on home decor YouTuber Alexandra Gater (@alexandragater) for help in adding a little life to her cook space.