Kitchens are the heart of any house and they deserve to be just as beautiful and stellar as rest of your house, even if you renting the place. We understand that updating kitchens can get tricky if you are renting the house. So we are sharing our renter friendly tips to update kitchens without having to worry about losing your security deposit or emptying your bank accounts.

Get creative with the storage

Open shelving looks absolutely stunning with neatly arranged plates, bowls, glassware or your favorite cookbooks tastefully stacked. It opens up your kitchen visually and gives it a personality. You don’t necessarily have to add shelves. You can remove your cabinet doors to create open shelving and reinstall it when you move out.

2. Hang your cookware and other kitchen essentials

Use your cookware as a part of your kitchen décor while keeping them handy at the same time. This display tip is especially great for those with less kitchen storage space. You no more need to buy extra storage cabinets and hide things behind them. You know what is even better? Open shelving with a way to hang other utensils below it! You can get as creative as you want with display and storage in a way that’s convenient, functional yet beautiful for your kitchen.

3. Replace the hardware

Replacing old hardware for new ones is the easiest way to change how your kitchen looks within a few minutes. Replace the current pulls and knobs with new and more stylish ones. There are beautiful hardware options in the market in many materials and colors, all at great prices. Keep the existing hardware in some place safe so that you can switch it back when you move out. Remember, small changes will make a big impact.

4. Add more textures and colors

This is another easy way to enhance the look of your kitchen. Use the peel and stick wallpapers or wall tiles. Select from a wide variety of interesting patterns and prints. As the name suggests, peel and stick wallpapers are easy to apply and take off making it super renter friendly and a very effective décor tool.

5. Change the way your countertops look

Bored of the old and outdated countertops that have started looking dull? Similar to peel and stick wallpapers, there are many options available in the market for peel and stick counter tops and backsplash tiles. From faux marble to subway tiles, there are beautiful options available. As long as you don’t directly cut on the surface, this peel and stick alternative is easy to clean and maintain.

6. Greens & Herbs

Add more personality to the space by adding small plants and flowers to further beautify those open shelves and countertops. If your kitchen gets sunlight, you can even grow your own herbs. Imagine a kitchen with aroma of fresh rosemary, mint or basil.

7. Create perfect lighting

Lighting plays a big role in how welcoming and comfortable the space actually is. If you find your kitchen inadequately lit, swap the old shades/fixtures for new ones that are easy to install. Better lighting will definitely make you want to spend more time in the kitchen trying your favorite recipes that you’ve been wanting to for a while.

8. Best floor forward!

Does your home have uneven, scratched and not so good-looking flooring? No problem. We have great solutions for you. You can either use the peel and stick flooring tiles that come in almost every look that you want from wood, stone finish to Moroccan tiles or if you want to go for a little less work, use a beautiful area rug or runner for the flooring.

If you want a quick kitchen update, we would love to help you find just the right designs and vendors for all your décor needs. Contact us for details.

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Renter-Friendly kitchen makeover tips