Quick Fixes to Modernize Your Rental Apartment

Just because you are renting an apartment doesn’t mean that you can’t add color and personality to your home.  Follow these quick tips for a modern update to your rental apartment.

Let’s start with the kitchen; add a colorful rug and kitchen towels.  Purchase an interesting bowl and fill it with fruit for instant color.  Change the knobs on your cabinets, there are a lot of choices and you can remove them and take them with you to your next home.  Use a tension rod between the cabinets over your sink to hang light pots or cooking utensils.  You can also hang tin pails and fill them with plants, herbs or cooking utensils.  Make sure that the tension is tight and that it can handle the weight.

The open dining area is screaming for attention and it is easy and affordable to give it personality.   Add a colorful, striped or floral table runner and a vase for a quick update.  Painted furniture is another great way to add color and interest to your dining area.  Paint the table or paint two chairs for a quick color pop.

The living area is another room that is easy to update.  Add pillows and a rug for a quick change.  Purchase a colorful floor lamp that both illuminates and adds flair to your room.  Purchase and paint a shelf to display your arts and collection.  You can add extra style by adhering wallpaper or mirrors to the back of the shelves.   Mix textures and patterns to add depth to your room.

Bathrooms don’t have to be boring.  Hang colorful wall art and purchase coordinated (not necessarily matching) towels and a rug to bring life to your bathroom.

When decorating your bedroom you can add an ethnic flair by mixing prints and pieces with color.  Add an exotic print in bold or muted colors.  If you are crafty you can add a mobile wall paper wall or use a reclaimed door to create an interesting headboard.  Directions Here.

Try these quick tips for updating your rental apartment in Encino, CA.