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1. Replacing your boxy switch plate with a squiggly one is as simple as using a screwdriver. You probably never saw them as a decor opportunity, but style is really in the details. It's easy to have fun with these.
2. Sometimes, all it takes is a coat of white paint to give your aging space a new lease on life. There's nothing like starting with a clean canvas. White walls make the smallest rooms feel larger and they won't age as quickly.
3. Accent your entryway with honeycomb or herringbone floor stickers that'll cover up imperfections and look elegant. Yes, they're waterproof and prepared to deliver much-needed traction. If you can't put holes in the wall, try making your floors the visual centerpiece of the room.
4. Hang a stunning gold curtain rod a few inches higher than your windows to draw the eye up. Since it's sturdier than a tension rod, hanging a plant is totally worth considering.
5. Place a wall sconce on either side of your bed for symmetry and light (obviously). Notice how hotels usually have several kinds of light in the room? This one can be hardwired or easily plugged in. If your home is poorly lit, these + a rechargeable lightbulb can help. You could also make a renter-friendly vanity with these đđž. Hate the cords? Add a cover.
6. The only thing standing between you and the pendant light of your dreams is a rechargeable light bulb, not hardwiring. These are also super convenient if you don't have enough outlets, or hate tripping over cords.
7. Mount a mirror to stretch your space (and light) so it feels bigger and more luxurious. Check out what a reviewer did with their bathroom, below!
8. Mounting your TV can save you money on a media center while improving your viewing experience. To install the bracket, you'll need a power drill, a level, washers, and drill bits. From there, ask a friend to help you lift the TV until it clicks into place.
9. Styling your kitchen with stackable drinking glasses conserves cabinet space and looks amazing. Open storage kitchens are also a vibe. These glasses come in so many colors, you can 100% find some floating shelves that set them off.
10. Untangling and concealing your cables is always worth it. Having ugly-but-necessary cords crawling everywhere is a trip-and-fall accident waiting to happen. My room looked cleaner the minute I started using one of these.
11. It might be time to replace your doormat so water, snow, and dirt can stay outside where they belong.
12. Improve your bathroom experience by integrating a toilet paper stocker. If white isn't your thing, attach your favorite contact paper. There's nothing worse than realizing you're out of toilet paper AFTER you've done your business.
13. If you're into minimalism, consider upgrading to an Always Pan. It can replace every piece of cookware you already own. Plus it has a lockable lid, steamer basket, pouring spout, nesting spatula â the whole nine yards.
14. Storing your cookware on the wall or the ceiling takes advantage of everyđđžinchđđž of your rental. You can use a wall-mounted rack or even some Command hooks â they hold a LOT.
15. Turn any wall into an extension of your office. All it takes is some transparent, dry-erase peel-and-stick wallpaper. For a more styled look, try cutting it to fit your preferred frame.
16. Wallpapering a room is simple but you should definitely check out some tips before starting a new project, to make sure nothing looks uneven or unintentionally bubbly.
17. Or let Art By Venus Studio grace your walls with hypnotic lines that celebrate Blackness, movement, and life. They also make coasters to adorn and protect your furniture.
18. Putting your plants on stands makes them look bigger. This bird of paradise plant already has huge leaves. On a stand, it's tall enough to provide shade at my desk! To go full jungle, get some plant clamps for your vines. The days are getting longer so greenery is definitely the move for a sunny space.
19. Make sure you double-check your lighting conditions before getting a plant! Or else, you could end up living in a plant graveyard. South-facing windows get direct light all day, which is perfect for cacti and succulents. Plants with large leaves may love the intense afternoon light that pours from west-facing windows.
20. Retiring your mug from its pen-holding duties means it can hold coffee again. Dedicated honeycomb organizers are better for holding pushpins, paperclips, notes, and stuff.
21. Cleaning up stains is never a bad thing, plus you might get your security deposit back. Reviewers love this carpet spot remover because all you gotta do is spray, blot the stain, and give the stain some time to fade.
22. Waiting months for a new couch is avoidable. Play around with velvet slipcovers if you aren't quite ready to commit to all that work. Velvet is also pretty warm, and totally on-trend. These come with straps so they won't slide around every time you get up.
23. Sometimes weird spaces require custom solutions. If you're ready to invest, Benchmade Modern makes great couches guaranteed to fit your living room just right. No need to worry about your color palette â you can order a large array of swatch samples.
24. Canva and Instagram are your best friends if you want to see a bigger picture or settle on a design style. Anything is possible, you just have to imagine it first.
25. Spare your future self with Thuma Bed because moving is tiring. The last thing you want to do is wait for your bed to be assembled. Fortunately, the whole process took me no more than 20 minutes alone. Nine inches is more than enough space for underbed storage.
26. Integrating a modern kitty litter enclosure proves cat furniture doesn't have to be ugly *or* smelly. If you put a cushion on top, this could double as an entryway bench. There's even a scratch-pad so kitty can get their scratch on a la Jesse McCartney.
27. Creating a home library with hidden bookshelves is definitely worthwhile â especially if you learn from home. Once you decide where to place the books, installation is very straightforward. Books can double as decor đ, I'd put a few figurines on top to finish it off.
28. Toss your branded dispensers for a set of amber ones. Nobody will know you got your lotion from the Dollar Store.
29. You can't really go wrong with floating shelves as long as your concept is balanced. These are sometimes called unicorns in interior design, because they look amazing in most spaces. Feel free to use them for decor purposes or simply to store things.
30. Simple yet sleek spice and pantry labels systemize your kitchen like a professional chef. Place them on glass jars to completely streamline your kitchen and make it feel like The Home Edit was there.
32. And lastly, your towel rack could be holding your bathroom back. We all know they only hold two towels max đ¤Ş. Jumbo clothespin hooks could retire you from towel origami for good. With this, each person in your house can have a dedicated hook.
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