17 Chic Renter Hacks That Make a Huge Difference

Not allowed to paint, but desperately need some color in your life?! Try a set of super colorful, printed curtains to add visual (and vertical) intrigue to your space like these from Monika Hibbs.

One of the most genius DIYs ever, we're keen on giving our fridge a glam gold update whether we live in a rental or not. Get the complete how-to here!

Love your brick walls, but hate that it's so difficult to hang anything on them? Enter the brick clip, AKA your new best friend! Buy them here.

Make more storage for yourself, and create a chic place to display favorite pieces with this DIY gold clothing rack. Get the complete how-to here!

Need some pillows for your new couch like, right now?! Try these easy peasy SMP original no-sew throw pillows! Get the complete how-to here!

Does your rental contract prohibits painting the walls? Try hitting the interior of a bookcase with a coat of your fave shade, and be that much closer to being surrounded by it!

Another way to incorporate color into your space (while drawing attention away from the more blah parts of a room) is through statement furniture and accessories, like these DIY floor poufs!

Don't have the gorgeous hardwood floor of your dreams? Layer a chic rug over carpet for double the cozy!

Add dimension and depth to even the smallest of rentals with a perfectly placed oversized mirror!

If you hate the cabinets that came with your apartment, try switching up the knobs for a simple, landlord-friendly refresh! We love the eclectic selection at Anthropologie.

Another option to add color and print into your life is by lining a bookcase with beautiful wallpaper you love, but might not necessarily want to use in a whole room.

Bring the great outdoors to you, while adding freshness, color, and texture to your space, with a tall indoor tree or plant!

Free up floor space by moving trinkets, books, and knick knacks to previously unoccupied vertical wall space on bracket shelves — these only require two screws! Buy it here.

Art and wall decorations are probably the best and easiest way to personalize your space, and what's more personal than something you made yourself?! Get the complete how-to here!

Another amazing way to update your space is to paint furniture or objects you already have. Get the complete how-to for an SMP-approved striped trunk here!

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