Chic Renter Hacks You Must Know

Colorful Curtains

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.

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DIY Gold Tape Striped Fridge

Image Source: Ruth Eileen

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!

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Brick Clips

Image Source: Yazy Jo

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.

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DIY Gilded Clothes Rack

Image Source: White Loft Studio

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!

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No-Sew Throw Pillows

Image Source: Ruth Eileen

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!

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Painted Bookcase

Image Source: Caroline Lima Photography

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!

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Over-the-Door Hooks

Image Source: Pottery Barn

Whether you live in a rental or owned apartment, it's always a great idea to utilize all possible hidden storage spaces, and these hooks help you do just that. Buy it here.

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Removable Wallpaper

Image Source: West Elm

Love the look of wallpaper, but can't make any permanent changes to your walls? Try peel-and-stick, removable wallpaper! Buy it here.

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Bright Accent Furniture

Image Source: Ruth Eileen

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!

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Layered Rugs + Carpet

Image Source: Brooke Palmer

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

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Oversized Mirror

Image Source: Hong Photography Studio

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

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Updated Handles + Drawer Pulls

Image Source: Jamie Lauren Photography

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.

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DIY Wallpaper Lined Bookcase

Image Source: Ryann Colleen Photography

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.

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Large Indoor Plants

Image Source: Annawithlove

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

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Floating Shelves

Image Source: Urban Outfitters

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.

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DIY Abstract Art

Image Source: Ruth Eileen

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!

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DIY Painted Furniture

Image Source: Josh Gruetzmacher Photography

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!

For more by Style Me Pretty:

Poor Little It Girl — Home Tour
Do-It-Quick Projects to Add to Your Weekend Agenda
Affordable Art to Dress up Your Walls

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