If you just moved into a rental apartment or house, more than likely it is a basic boring and old style decor. You don't have 
to live with that!Quick Rental Kitchen Updates that Wont Freak Out the Landlord or Break the Bank!
Don't despair, because there are plenty of ways you can totally transform and personalize your rental kitchen to make it yours without grief from your landlord and for a small budget. The best way is to use temporary finishes that can be removed quickly. No need to paint! Check out these awesome ideas!
1. Back Splash Peel and Stick Stickers
These peel and stick tiles will quickly cover a hum drum back splash and instantly add color and pizzazz. You could cover the entire back wall or do a checker board pattern. If you don't have a tiled back splash these can be stuck to painted drywall. They will easily remove when you are ready to move, or maybe your landlord might love them! They are easy to apply and remove and resist water.
Don't like this pattern?? Check out this page of back splash tile stickers!
2. Cabinet Peel and Stick Decals
If the cabinet fronts in your rental kitchen have seen better days, and you are not to paint them, you can add peel and stick decals to the cabinet fronts too! These are easily removed when you leave. But between the back splash and the cabinet fronts you can totally transform your rental kitchen without harming any surfaces.
3. Add Trendy Towels to Brighten the Room
Fresh kitchen linens to match your personal tastes can transform a room quickly. Have a couple hanging on the front of the stove to add some pizzaz. Maybe find a matching runner or area rug for in front of the sink.
4. Add a Kitchen Rug
A kitchen runner or area rug can also cover up worn or stained parts on the floor as many old apartment have. It takes the eye away from imperfections in the floor and brings them to your area rug. Freshen up as many surfaces as you can with your personal style and the rental kitchen will transform before your eyes.
5. Over the Sink Shelf
This chrome and wood shelf fits in that space behind the kitchen faucet and sink. Not only is it good for storage and maybe a few pretty plants, but it adds some decor to the kitchen space. If you are organizing a small rental kitchen space, then add shelves into this wasted bit of space behind the sink works wonders. You can get different styles too and they are something you can simply take with you when you move.
6. Artwork Prints
These are stretched canvas prints you can add to your plain kitchen walls. They are an affordable way to add color and cover up marks or worn walls. They are so affordable and loads to choose from. These will add dimension too as they are stretched canvas prints. 7. Utensil Containers
If you have room on your counter top, you can add matching or different containers for your cooking utensils etc. You can also get these for pasta, garlic and more. Save room in the drawers by having the cooking utensils in a cool container beside the stove.
8. Battery Operated Under Cabinet Lighting
These can be attached under the upper cabinets for more lighting. No wiring involved, totally wireless, but do need batteries, but if you have a dark rental kitchen this can make it much more useful without damage.They use a mild adhesive or can be screwed in, but it depends on your landlord. I have used these at a rental kitchen and then was about to take them down, when the next tenant expressed interest in keeping them. These also have a remote to turn them off and on. Love this idea!
Rental Kitchen Updates
Hopefully the above ideas have inspired you to think outside the box when it comes to that boring apartment kitchen. Even if you don't rent, these can be quick updates until you can afford a gut renovation.
The biggest impact will be the back splash, if you can add the color and pizzaz you want, this alone will make it a much more personal space to work in. Most rental kitchens are basic and plain. By adding so color or taking away color depending on what you are given to work with can totally make it your kitchen for as long as you are there. Check out more backsplash peel and stick decals.
Stick with things that can be taken down easily. Come moving day you don't want to have to be scraping paint or glues. Easy to use and easy to come off finishes work the best.
9. Rental Kitchen Makeover with New Hardware
If you really can't handle the handles and knobs in this space and you will be there a while, you can invest in new hardware as long as you keep the old hardware in a box for moving day. Don't drill any new holes, try to find hardware that will fit in the present holes. They are easy to install with a screw driver and can also make a huge difference in the look. You can go sleek and modern or old world. Check out this page of kitchen hardware to find something you like.
Make a Tiny Rental Kitchen Your Own
I found when cooking in a rental space that I always felt like I was in some one else's home, like I just didn't feel comfy cooking etc. So by investing in a few items you can make a huge difference into the feel of the space.
Customize a Rental Kitchen Just for You!
Back splash peel and stick decals, new hardware, cabinet decals and new linens will make this space look totally different. Figure out the themes you love and go with it. You don't have to paint or renovate anything to make it look more personalized and homey or spend too much.
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