Rental Friendly Updates

Today, I wanted to share some pretty inexpensive ways to spruce up your current rental.

Subway Tile Backsplash
 Target has a peel and stick wallpaper that looks just like subway tiles!
And for only $35 bucks a roll.

Subway Tile Peel & Stick
 
 Change Out Old Hardware
Measure the existing hardware holes, and find new ones that match your style and taste better.
Such a simply update!
[Remember to keep the existing ones, so you can reinstall them before you move out.]

Change Out Light Fixtures

 This is another easy to way to help bring your rental into the current decade!

[Remember to keep you existing ones in a safe place,so you can replace them before you move out.]

You may also remember a few years back, we updated our light-fixture with just some new globes, light bulbs and added a ceiling medallion. 

Remove Cabinet Doors

If you are into the 'open shelves' concept, remove a few of your cabinet doors in the kitchen to help achieve a similar look.

 

 Removal Wallpaper

You can find all different prints and patterns on the web. 

But you may have heard all the craze of Opalhouse for Target.

Well-- they also have removal wallpaper in the line!

And it's so GOOD!!

Removable Wallpaper 

Chalkboard Wall

If you have been longing for a chalkboard wall, but aren't able to paint the walls of your rental-

you are now in luck!

You can find  Chalkboard Contact Adhesive on Amazon- Two rolls for $14 dollars!

Change Out Faucets

Another, super easy update- is to replace your current faucets with prettier ones!

Cover Ugly Flooring

You can find these Vinyl Floor Tile Stickers on Etsy. 

Update Your Outdoor Patio

Cover your existing drab concrete patio with these removable Composite Deck Pavers

Even though it's not your forever home, you can still make it feel more like your own while your living there. And you can do it without breaking the bank too!!

DIY: Painted Chevron Stripes

 

I recently got a wild idea that I should paint a couple chevron stripes on my son's bedroom wall.
Sounded easy enough- right??..

 

Well, it was a lot harder and more time consuming that I had imagined- let me just say that.

 

I started with two pieces of tape, running the length of one of the walls- 12" inches apart.
Then added a third line another 12" on top of that.

Then measured every 6" inches, starting at the end of the wall- added a vertical line of tape.

Next, I cut out all the "inner" pieces of tape

 

I painted the "inners" - with some of the paint we had left over from the guest bedroom.
Once dried, I peeled the tape away- and found that my "chevron" lines weren't connected.
(Which I should have noticed before I started painting..)
So then-- I had to add more tape to figure out how to make them connect..

 

 

Here are the finished stripes- they defiantly aren't perfect, and not completely symmetrical- but I am chalking that up to "Character" ?!?!?! - haha

 

Just goes to show, that not every project comes out perfect the first time around.

Maybe you will learn from my mistakes on this one.

 

Happy DIY-ing!

 

 

 

Insiders Tip: Window Coverings

How To:

Filter Light

Sheer curtains are soft and sophisticated.

 

 

How To:

Make Windows Appear Taller & Larger

 Hang your curtains at the top of the ceiling, and if you are trying to give the illusion that the window is wider- get a longer rod!

 

How To:

Trick The Eye

If you have a window that is off center, add curtains to the entire width of the room.

This also helps create a nice back dropped so you can center your bed.

 

How To:
Faux Window

Create another window with curtains.

Ps. I would have hung these curtains at the ceiling to create even more impact.

 

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