No handyman or breaking the bank necessary!
(Im sure Im not the only renter who feels this way.)
No one wants to pour their hard-earned money into home improvement projects when youre living in a temporary space.
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Lisa Tudor/FT45
So my rule of thumb has become:focus on improvements that can move with you…and paint!
Of course, Mom always knows best!
(Unless your lease specifically forbids it, in which case I would not be signing it.)
Credit:Madeline Tolle / Courtesy of Tulip
For a calmer and more welcoming space, softer and warmer lighting is the key.
Unfortunately, most rental properties (at least those Ive lived in) dont have dimmers for overhead lighting.
Light Covers
My new favorite way to soften overhead lighting arethese easy-to-install light coversfromTulip.
“When William and I started dating, we decided to buy a work of art together every year. It didn’t have to be fancy, just something that we both loved,” says Henderson.Credit:JAMES RANSOM
If you dont have convenient outlets, consider cordless fixtures.
My favorite new find isthis customizable table lampfrom Pooky Lighting.
Or if you have an artistic eye, paint it!
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn
Apply glue to the inside edges and press and hold the fabric to the shade until the glue sticks.
I’m always adding to mygallery wallor finding a new spot to add something.
