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How to make a boring apartment look cool: Top 6 DIY ideas for renters

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&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;92 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad15875 " id&equals;"quads-ad15875" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;text-align&colon;center&semi;padding&colon;0px 0 0px 0&semi;" data-lazydelay&equals;"0">&NewLine;<amp-ad &NewLine; width&equals;"100vw" &NewLine; height&equals;"320" &NewLine; type&equals;"adsense" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"ca-pub-4964358903113472" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"7296948979" &NewLine; data-auto-format&equals;"rspv" &NewLine; data-full-width &NewLine; > &NewLine; <div overflow><&sol;div> &NewLine; <&sol;amp-ad>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;<p><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;25magazine&period;com&sol;5-ways-to-make-moving-into-a-new-home-easier&sol;">Moving into a new apartment<&sol;a> can be exciting&comma; but less so if you’re met with white walls and a drab aesthetic&period; But don’t let &OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;boring” bring you down&period; With a little vision and a few simple upgrades&comma; you can transform even the most uninspiring apartments into a stylish and cool sanctuary&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Read on to discover 6 <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;25magazine&period;com&sol;budget-friendly-renovation-ideas-to-transform-your-home&sol;">rental and budget-friendly tweaks<&sol;a> that will infuse personality and style into your new pad&period; When it&&num;8217&semi;s time to move on&comma; you can easily return the space to its boring beginnings&comma; ready for the next tenant to add their special touch&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2>Spruce up your window treatments<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>When you move into your new apartment&comma; chances are the landlord will have already installed some basic window coverings&period; While they will probably give you privacy&comma; don’t expect anything fancy&period; The good news is you can liven up those boring windows with a more stylish alternative&comma; such as dramatic curtains or bamboo shades&period; Usually&comma; landlords are fine with you installing curtain rods or blind fixtures &lpar;always check first&excl;&rpar;&comma; provided you patch the holes before moving out&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;92 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad14936 " id&equals;"quads-ad14936" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;text-align&colon;center&semi;padding&colon;0px 0 0px 0&semi;" data-lazydelay&equals;"0">&NewLine;<amp-ad &NewLine; width&equals;"100vw" &NewLine; height&equals;"320" &NewLine; type&equals;"adsense" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"pub-4964358903113472" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"3932419033" &NewLine; data-auto-format&equals;"rspv" &NewLine; data-full-width &NewLine; > &NewLine; <div overflow><&sol;div> &NewLine; <&sol;amp-ad>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2>Replace cabinetry hardware<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>You can give your rental <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;25magazine&period;com&sol;5-must-haves-for-your-kitchen-remodel&sol;">kitchen a whole new look <&sol;a>in under an hour with a simple cabinet hardware swap&period; New knobs and pulls come in an endless array of trend-setting options and despite being small&comma; they can help to transform the space&period; Just be sure the hardware fits the existing holes &&num;8211&semi; you don&&num;8217&semi;t want to drill new ones and risk losing your security deposit&period; Also&comma; be sure to keep the old hardware handy to reinstall when you move out&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><img class&equals;"alignnone size-full wp-image-19246" src&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;25magazine&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;01&sol;Screenshot-2024-01-22-at-16&period;18&period;52&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" width&equals;"1170" height&equals;"750" &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2>Apply removable wallpaper and tiles<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Even though your landlord will likely say &OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;no” to painting the walls&comma; there are still ways to add personality and style to your rental apartment&period; Instead of traditional wallpaper&comma; which is permanent and messy to install&comma; removable wallpaper uses adhesive backing&period; It&&num;8217&semi;s easy to install&comma; reposition&comma; and remove&comma; making it perfect for renters&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;92 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad14936 " id&equals;"quads-ad14936" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;text-align&colon;center&semi;padding&colon;0px 0 0px 0&semi;" data-lazydelay&equals;"0">&NewLine;<amp-ad &NewLine; width&equals;"100vw" &NewLine; height&equals;"320" &NewLine; type&equals;"adsense" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"pub-4964358903113472" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"3932419033" &NewLine; data-auto-format&equals;"rspv" &NewLine; data-full-width &NewLine; > &NewLine; <div overflow><&sol;div> &NewLine; <&sol;amp-ad>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Another renter-friendly option is peel-and-stick tile&comma; which is ideal for splashbacks in the bathroom and kitchen&period; Just be sure the tile you choose is removable and waterproof while keeping in mind that peel-and-stick tile is not designed for direct contact with water&comma; as in a shower&period; With endless pattern and color options&comma; you&&num;8217&semi;ll find removable wallpaper and peel-and-stick tile to match your style&comma; whether bold and colorful or subtle and chic&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2>Add some greenery<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Plants do more than just bring natural beauty to a rental space&period; They can play a role in purifying the air&comma; boosting productivity&comma; and reducing stress levels&period; Even if you’re not blessed with a green thumb&comma; there are plenty of indoor plants that are easy to maintain and will survive if you occasionally forget to water them&period; Peace lilies&comma; snake plants&comma; and monsteras are all relatively low-maintenance indoor plants&comma; as are tried-and-tested cacti&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><img class&equals;"alignnone size-full wp-image-19247" src&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;25magazine&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;01&sol;Screenshot-2024-01-22-at-16&period;18&period;57&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" width&equals;"1164" height&equals;"748" &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;92 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad14936 " id&equals;"quads-ad14936" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;text-align&colon;center&semi;padding&colon;0px 0 0px 0&semi;" data-lazydelay&equals;"0">&NewLine;<amp-ad &NewLine; width&equals;"100vw" &NewLine; height&equals;"320" &NewLine; type&equals;"adsense" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"pub-4964358903113472" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"3932419033" &NewLine; data-auto-format&equals;"rspv" &NewLine; data-full-width &NewLine; > &NewLine; <div overflow><&sol;div> &NewLine; <&sol;amp-ad>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2>Hang artwork and mirrors<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Personalizing your rental space is all about surrounding yourself with things that bring you joy&period; And what better way to do that than with inspiring artwork&period; Start by gathering pieces with a cohesive theme or color palette and arranging them on a blank wall to create an eye-catching focal point&period; Mirrors are another option for making your apartment feel like home&period; Strategically placed&comma; they can make a small space feel more spacious and bright&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2>Switch the light fixtures<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Lighting can really make or break the ambiance of a rental apartment&period; The generic fixtures landlords install usually do little to create a warm&comma; welcoming vibe&period; But with a few simple upgrades&comma; you can transform a characterless apartment into a stylishly-lit space you&&num;8217&semi;ll love coming home to&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>If <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;25magazine&period;com&sol;how-to-choose-the-best-aquarium-led-lighting-system&sol;">replacing built-in fixtures<&sol;a> feels too ambitious&comma; simply layering lamps enables you to customize the lighting in your rental space&period; Mix and match floor or table lamps of varying heights and styles to create a warm glow and relaxed ambiance&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;92 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad14936 " id&equals;"quads-ad14936" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;text-align&colon;center&semi;padding&colon;0px 0 0px 0&semi;" data-lazydelay&equals;"0">&NewLine;<amp-ad &NewLine; width&equals;"100vw" &NewLine; height&equals;"320" &NewLine; type&equals;"adsense" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"pub-4964358903113472" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"3932419033" &NewLine; data-auto-format&equals;"rspv" &NewLine; data-full-width &NewLine; > &NewLine; <div overflow><&sol;div> &NewLine; <&sol;amp-ad>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;<h2>Tips for renters<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p>Renters can browse the huge range of private property listings at Rentola&period; This mobile-friendly platform boasts one-&comma; two-&comma; and three-bedroom apartments&comma; with prices starting from as little as £170 a month&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Average property prices vary depending on the location&comma; with London renters currently paying around £2&comma;500 per month&period; Tenants can secure a rental in Southampton for just over £1&comma;000 per month while Brighton is more expensive at roughly £1&comma;929&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Rentola boasts <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;rentola&period;com&sol;for-rent&sol;apartment&sol;brighton">the largest number of private rental apartments in Brighton<&sol;a>&comma; making it an ideal destination for renters looking to move to this seaside city&period; It’s renowned for its picturesque coastline&comma; friendly residents and lively nightlife&comma; as well as its proximity to London&period; Many of Brighton’s attractive houses have been converted into apartments&comma; although you can still find spacious two and three-bedroom properties&period; In addition to families and young professionals&comma; Brighton is also a popular place to rent for students at the University of Sussex and the University of Brighton&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;92 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad14936 " id&equals;"quads-ad14936" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;text-align&colon;center&semi;padding&colon;0px 0 0px 0&semi;" data-lazydelay&equals;"0">&NewLine;<amp-ad &NewLine; width&equals;"100vw" &NewLine; height&equals;"320" &NewLine; type&equals;"adsense" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"pub-4964358903113472" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"3932419033" &NewLine; data-auto-format&equals;"rspv" &NewLine; data-full-width &NewLine; > &NewLine; <div overflow><&sol;div> &NewLine; <&sol;amp-ad>&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Registered users at Rentola can search based on price&comma; number of bedrooms&comma; and property type&comma; then click through images of the apartments to get a better idea of their style&period; A benefit of using Rentola is being able to chat directly with landlords and ask about the possibility of making changes to enhance the space&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><img class&equals;"alignnone size-full wp-image-19248" src&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;25magazine&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;01&sol;Screenshot-2024-01-22-at-16&period;19&period;08&period;jpg" alt&equals;"" width&equals;"1208" height&equals;"370" &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Research shows that <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;turn2us&period;org&period;uk&sol;about-us&sol;news-and-media&sol;latest-news&sol;private-renters-and-home-improvements">77&percnt; of UK renters<&sol;a> would like to make improvements to their rental&comma; with 72&percnt; saying it would make them feel happier in their space&period; With a little creativity&comma; you can personalize a rental without permanent changes and turn it into your very own sanctuary&period; Go from boring to brilliant without breaking the bank&comma; all while keeping your landlord happy&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;92 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad14936 " id&equals;"quads-ad14936" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;text-align&colon;center&semi;padding&colon;0px 0 0px 0&semi;" data-lazydelay&equals;"0">&NewLine;<amp-ad &NewLine; width&equals;"100vw" &NewLine; height&equals;"320" &NewLine; type&equals;"adsense" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"pub-4964358903113472" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"3932419033" &NewLine; data-auto-format&equals;"rspv" &NewLine; data-full-width &NewLine; > &NewLine; <div overflow><&sol;div> &NewLine; 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