Boring apartment makeover

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

Richard added so much personality and warmth to his rental, it’s kind of astounding. The totally fine but pretty sterile space was full of the standard rental woes; outdated overhead lighting, bland cabinets and a kitchen floor that has seen better days. With a mix of gifts, Craigslist and new purchases, Richard turned the bland apartment into a welcoming and charming home.

I don't know about you guys, but I love me some before/afters. I'm always so inspired to see how someone takes a bare, unattractive space and transforms it into something beautiful. I wanted to share with you some before/afters of our old apartment - but a backwards version! Since I don't h

With some clever decorating hacks, you can make your rental feel like home without sacrificing your deposit! Here are some landlord-friendly tips.

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.

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.

Contact paper and peel and stick tiles came to the rescue in this once-borning rental kitchen.

Name: Jackie Cantwell Location: Bushwick, Brooklyn Type of home: Railroad ApartmentYears lived in: Almost a year, renting Jackie is a sound musician, artist, teacher, meditation leader, and an absolute expert in making small spaces stunning. Her last apartment was only 400 square feet, but she filled it with color, pattern, and energy. Recently she’s transformed another space, this time a bit larger, and the journey to her current home was no easy feat.

Health and wellness expert Liz Moody calls her home a "non-toxic, book and plant-filled Mexico City-inspired oasis."