Basic apartment makeover

How to decorate an outdated apartment. Best home decor tips, warm house decor, old living room decor.

Check out my renter-friendly, affordable apartment makeover—from basic and beige to a bright, boho, modern space full of plants and DIYs!

I’ve seen some incredible rental transformations through the years — some packed with color and personality, some filled with plants, some decorated on a budget, and some that are just so undeniably unique to their renter, it’s inspiring.At this point, it’s no secret that painting your rental walls can have a dramatic effect on the overall vibe of the space, as can changing out the light fixtures or DIYing some custom shelving.

by Cary Rogers As an apartment dweller, I know that creating a functional and stylish space can sometimes be a challenge. Your home can easily become a stressful environment if it is overcrowded or lacking on storage. Add in restrictions from your landlord, budgeting, and… it can seem almost impossible. Luckily there are a lot […]

Let's take a look at 5 easy apartment decor hacks that add big style to a living space! Perfect solutions for both renters and home owners.

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If you are an Apartment Therapist, you most likely love a “before and after” (who doesn’t?) and nothing (nothing!) beats the reveal of a full top-to-toe room decorating redo. Paint, fabrics, lighting, artwork, furniture…these three rooms are out with the old, and in with the new, new, new! To create the accent wall, Katja first painted it a light turquoise. Then, strips of painter’s tape were placed vertically every 14 inches.

Like many renters (including several of us at The Kitchn) when Julia moved into her Chicago rental she was faced with a kitchen that she calls “builder basic.” It had all white walls, light wood cabinets without any hardware, and no personality whatsoever. Luckily, she got the go-ahead from her landlord to make a few changes. And that’s all it took to make her kitchen feel completely different.

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Come see my makeover of a basic IKEA TARVA dresser into an elegant 6-drawer Samantha dresser dupe that fits my own personal style.