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Before & After: This dated NYC apartment is full of rental decorating ideas, including a dramatic kitchen makeover. #rentershacks #rentaldecor #smallspaces #kitchenmakeover #smallapartment

I don't know about you guys, but I love me some before/afters. I'm always so inspired to see how someone takes a bare, unattractive space and transforms it into something beautiful. I wanted to share with you some before/afters of our old apartment - but a backwards version! Since I don't h

you need to see the before and after photos

In my 8 years of apartment living, I have experienced my fair share of ugly bathrooms. Everything from hundred-year-old tile to shrunken showers to stained sinks…you name it. Though it seems …

Even though you're just borrowing this kitchen for now, there are ways to make it your own!

Renters rejoice.

The only difference between these before-and-after shots is the decorating.

I’ve seen some incredible rental transformations through the years — some packed with color and personality, some filled with plants, some decorated on a budget, and some that are just so undeniably unique to their renter, it’s inspiring.At this point, it’s no secret that painting your rental walls can have a dramatic effect on the overall vibe of the space, as can changing out the light fixtures or DIYing some custom shelving.

Are you stressing over rental bathroom makeovers? It's all a matter of knowing the suitable accents and clever decorating hacks for a renter-friendly makeover.

Richard added so much personality and warmth to his rental, it’s kind of astounding. The totally fine but pretty sterile space was full of the standard rental woes; outdated overhead lighting, bland cabinets and a kitchen floor that has seen better days. With a mix of gifts, Craigslist and new purchases, Richard turned the bland apartment into a welcoming and charming home.