This is for all of my renters out there that want to make their rental space feel like a custom home🤍 I hope you enjoy watching and are inspired to decorating & customize your space!! Which ideas would you consider trying out in your home??
When we lived in military quarters we were not allowed to paint or wallpaper. What we did do to add design or color to a wall was take lengths of cloth, soak it in liquid starch and smooth on the wall. When we were transferred, we just peeled it off the wall and washed the walls down. We washed the material and used it again in our next set of quarters or for crafts.
I'm actually an apartment complex manager, so anytime they are 'upgrading' a unit, but not going tacky, I'm ok with it. The owner is pretty flexible on that. (Thank goodness) I actually recently just started this position and working on 'cleaning' the place up. (Better tenants, painting, cleaning up junk) So these ideas are actually amazing. I'm all for tenants doing any of these things. So I definitely recommend people talking to their landlord or property manager. ❤
In Modern Living Room Everyone Using "SoundProof Curtains" That Stops Outside Noise by 80% (25 Db) Tested. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/
As someone who has opening shelving in the kitchen.. Dont do it unless your hood/microhood vent OUTSIDE and doesnt just recirculate into the room. Or you'll have cooking grime on EVERYTHING
Love the peel & stick ideas! Can you do a video showing removing them before moving out please? What to do to avoid damage and sticky residue. Thank you
I’m a renter and the tension rods I’ve done before but looks like they come a long way. I like the ones that look like actual curtain rods but without effecting the walls or window frame. Also the patio /balcony stick-able flooring idea - Yes!!
I am so grateful that the more the time passes by, the more we find nice solution for renting, like peel and stick, knobs, outdoor tiling. Thanx for this list Sara Nena DIY
Im moving into an apartment for the first time on my own and the first thing i did was ask basically can i paint? Can i hang things up? Whats my limit? And im glad i did! My lady said its my home do what i want as long as its painted back or patched(like hanging things) before we leave. Love it!
I just used a tension rod to put up curtains on my big bedroom window..and it totally changed the look of the room!! Big fat thumbs up to all the ideas.. I'm definitely gonna try these out!
With anything peel and stick: Please do a test patch in a non-visible area (closet walls are great for this). Some cheaper paints will come off with even the best rated removable products (my friend learned this the hard way)
Oooo I love the subject on this video! Although we bought, I still have such a renters mentality about “damaging” our house and putting holes in the walls! Great to see these tips!
In Modern Living Room Everyone Using "SoundProof Curtains" That Stops Outside Noise by 80% (25 Db) Tested. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/
I’m a renter and my apartment has huge windows that I love! I was going to get regular curtains but the tension rod is so smart! You’re saving me some patching time
In Modern Living Room Everyone Using "SoundProof Curtains" That Stops Outside Noise by 80% (25 Db) Tested. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/
I'm a renter & I've been at my place for 10 years. Not planning on moving any time soon, I'm blessed to have a great landlord that allows me to paint & hang stuff. I've been giving my apartment a facelift if you will lol, time to change things up after 10 years. I'm stuck with this hideous 70s peach tiles & black tile trim in 1 side of my kitchen wall that did not get redone when my kitchen was remodeled when I moved in. Looking forward on trying the peel & stick stickers! I just purchased replacement hardware for all my kitchen cabinets 🤩. You have given me some really great ideas! Love the tension rods, didn't know that was a thing 😒 Thank you!!
you are my new fave! Your voice is so chill and you know exactly what you're talking about. We sold our home and our renting after 7 years so it's been an adjustment. My kids and I watch your videos when we're cleaning before bed and I've learned so much. Keep them coming!
Peel and stick eventually gets tacky underneath. So when u remove them they leave stickiness and u will have to remove with rubbing alcohol. And then u will want to make sure to not ruin the paint.
Goo-away (or any good adhesive remover) also works well to take the adhesive off, but not damage the paint. (I'd just do a small test in an unobtrusive corner, just to double check!) But I get what you're saying, there are always some trade-offs/downsides to these kinds of DIY solutions that they don't mention, and you don't think about until they happen to you!
These are also good for hesitant decorators like me! We've been in this house 9 years and I've always been afraid to decorate with anything "permanent" because I worry that I'll change my mind or not like it in a week.😑😐😑
I love the look of self adhesive window film. It works great to add privacy, hide a less than desirable view, and still allows plenty of natural light into the space. It's clean, inexpensive and easy to use. So many patterns out there too, something to please everyone.
Love it. I'm a renter. I painted one of the bathrooms. It was a neon teal... now its agreeable gray and looks so much better. My other bathroom i used peel n stick faux wood tiles and painted the cabinet with chalk paint and changed out the hardware.
Im using the peel and stick in my bathroom and both bedrooms. The cost of remodling your place the way you want it can be hefty, but worth it once its done. And im grateful to have a place to finally call my own.
great ideas..my mind was blown with the temporary decking tiles and peel and stick floor tiles. i've been in my apartment going on years and its time to make some unique changes!
You could also talk to your landlord about changes you'd like to make, such as paint. A lot of times they'll approve because it's an upgrade to the property. Some will even give a rent discount depending on what you're doing/improving.
Be sure you get a signed agreement from the landlord. He could pass, get a divorce or just plain (conveniently) forget. You have proof and no arguments or loss of security deposit.
We added some under cabinet lighting to the kitchen and it COMPLETELY transformed the kitchen. It was blah before and now looks like an elegant custom kitchen.
Love the peel and stick backsplash idea and updating my hardware. The kitchen space in my rental is outdated compared to the rest of the apartment so I think this could really elevate the space! Such great ideas!!
Dollar tree also has several peel and stick floor/wall tiles. The only possible drawback is that they don't always have them in store. And when you order online you have to buy a minimum of a case, which has 50 in it, but they can be shipped directly to your home. But at a dollar each, that's still a greatl deal! They're usually 12×12 or 12.5×12.74 depending on the style.
I went from floor to ceiling with 3 sets of white billy book cases with glass and paneled fronts (from IKEA). All I had to do was attach to the wall with an L brackets, they come with the units to prevent tipping or accidents. Simple to fill a few holes when I leave. I have fantastic storage and display for my kitchen and dining area.
Thanks Kristan for that useful renter friendly home decor ideas. I am not a renter but I found very practical the idea with stick removable wallpaper which I can replace my old wallpaper. Please make a video about most comfortable beds models and places where I can buy, because my old one is very uncomfortable.
I’m about to go from owning to renting, and these tips and tricks are excellent! I’m excited to get some awesome wallpaper for my room and my daughter room, tension rods for curtains, and possibly peel and stick tile! And an IKEA trip for some goodies 😍
As a renter I totally transformed my space with the press and peel wallpaper and the changing of knobs on my vanity. My apartment already has modern knobs on things so I just had to change some of my portable closet hardware to match. I also did the IKEA balcony flooring on my terrace but it was hard because the shape isn’t simple. I had to hire someone to hit those awkward corners.
Ok I’ve watched probably 60 apartment diy videos and this is BY FAR the best one. So many actually useful ideas!! Thank you! I will be using all of these!
Peel and stick tiles are also great if you're building a tiny house-- it makes a massive difference in the weight! Like in my tiny house bathroom, I really wanted tiles on both the walls and the floor, but real tiles would have just been far too heavy.
Thank you so much for sharing on these great ideas I'm a renter but I'm buying the condo im renting towards the end of this year and I am on a strict budget being a senior citizen and those open cabinets are a great alternative instead of ordering more or having to tear out & add shelving, just really taking off the face of them and then just follow the backsplash all the way up to the ceiling if I want and put them in the back of the cabinets to where it kind of looks like it's a shelf attached to the backsplash what a great idea Thank you so much all your ideas are so simple and you don't make anything difficult thank you so much again for sharing🥰⚘❣
Something that I recently did in my rental galley style kitchen is I bought some of the sheet vinyl flooring and cut it to the size of my kitchen floor. I didn't even tack it down with anything, it lays flat all by itself. It brightened up my kitchen, and because it's basically like a rug, if anything happens that would cause a leak, I can pull it up so there's no water damage. Literally took less than an hour and cost under 20 dollars! If you're a renter and you have a galley style kitchen I would definitely try it! I don't think it would work in a larger kitchen unless you tacked it down with double sided tape, and in a bathroom you run the risk of water getting trapped underneath, so I'd pass on that too. For my balcony, I used an outdoor rug, which again was under 20 dollars and is in a fun summer pattern. It's just like a weird plastic material and there's no backing so it's completely waterproof and looks great!
I hope you are into interior decorating because your tips are great. I have been wanting to do the backsplash in my kitchen…..you gave me some pretty cool ideas.
We rent a flat in downtown Macau with huge sliding doors and I installed "magnetic" nonstick plastic decor and it's totally amazing. The apartment also came with built-ins and I just changed the cabinet pulls and it really transformed the look. I didn't think I could use electrical tapes to decorate too..that sounds so much fun to do thanks a lot!
I have a rooftop and a deck patio at my home. Looking on how to make both spaces feel more like a usable and homey space. Just have basics, grills on both, 6 seat rectangle table on roof and bistro on patio, gas firepit on roof with seating around it. Feel like areas are lacking life. Love your videos!
I am moving into a new home and there are awful net curtains up. Tension rods have answered what I can do! And I also like the removal of door hardware! Yes there are dated single handles. I also found some on Amazon! Thank you so much for this video! Xxx
These are great idea. Thank you so much. Painting a little area was my favorite. I wish I found this video sooner haha OMG I love your hair, it's so beautiful.
So I use the wood tiles from IKEA and I like them! They gave my little patio a nice look!! And I actually have a bright pink accent wall that looks amazing and here we have to paint our apartments no matter what so might as well have fun painting it a color I like and then have to repaint it in white!
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The tension rod hardware idea is brilliant! My new apt has ugly mini blinds on windows and vertical blinds on patio door... Now, I can cover them up without drilling any holes! I also like the large mirrors standing against the wall idea. Any vendors you can recommend for decorative tension rods would be great.
I love the idea of upgrading old hardware on all the cabinetry. I'm a renter and we will be moving from an apartment to a house next weekend so I'm so excited to see what ideas I come up with. I may just ask if we can paint an accent wall as long as we paint it back. If not then I love the idea of the peel and stick wall paper and flooring. Thanks again for another awesome video!!!
I am a renter and my apartment has a little patio. I decorate it with a green carpet that simulate grass and some plants. Thanks for all your tips; I love your channel.
I bought the apartment. But this idea of painting is good if you don't have kids. I'm going to make a change in the kitchen. I love you and your ideas.
The issue with switching things like light fixtures and hardware and taking doors off is that you have to have somewhere to store those things until you put them back before moving out again. A lot of apartments are too small to store all that stuff .
You are absolutely right! I am in my first ever apartment and it's a bit small with only one closest to store stuff in. So that little detail it a bit hard to do when you have barely to no closet space
In Denmark renters apartments usually have sawdust wallpaper, making it more sound proof, but makes the walls uneven, which means after a while, wall stickers will peel off after a time, because they don't connect fully to the wall.
This is so Awesome... I am currently looking for an apt and this gives me so many ideas... another idea someone told me, if it has the vertical blinds, take them down and add the tension rod w/ curtain...
To make it easier to open, you could add an attachment to the top of the inside of the cabinet. That way you could press on the door and it pops out an inch so its less of a hassle to open. Another option would be to attach some ledge pulls to the top of the cabinet. Both of these can be done with command hook stickies or stuff like removable double sided tape. Push-To-Open Latch System for Cabinet Doors (2-Pack) www.lowes.com/pd/Richelieu-Push-To-Open-Latch-System-for-Cabinet-Doors-2-Pack/1000612163 www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/top-knobs-mercer-3-center-to-center-finger-pull-w001414299.html
I inherited my aunts home she had mauve ( pink ) one peice laminate as her tile work in kitchen it's glued to wall even behind stove to floor 😒 can't do anything about it but jest watched ur video love the peel-n- stick backslash and floor and patio tiles mine jest plain old cement that wooden squares from ikea be perfect ❤ thank you. New subscriber here now
I think I'm going to do the cabinet trick, we have a random cabinet in our living room (kitchen and living room are combined) and we need a place to put knicknacks/books. Sounds like a cute way to do it. Also, small word of warning with peel and stick wallpaper: do your research. My fiance and I thought about doing it, but a lot of the ones I saw said they shrunk on the wall, or didn't stick well because of temperature changes
