Older apartments have kitchens that are less than ideal – outdated cabinets, appliances, and floors. There is also a lack of counter and cabinet space. Here are seven ideas to make your rental kitchen more inviting and useful.
Revive your cabinets
There are many ways to update your kitchen cabinets. You can give your cabinets a new look by cleaning them with a solution of equal parts warm water and vinegar.
Give your cabinets personality.
Replace the hardware in your drawers and cabinets to give them a fresh look. You can choose from hundreds of knobs, pulls, and finishes in different shapes, sizes, and finishes. Please keep the original hardware to swap it out before moving. Before replacing any hardware, ask for your landlord’s permission.
Mask scuffed floors
If your kitchen floor is scuffed-up hardwood or linoleum, a carpet or an area rug can make it look much better. It will even add a splash of color. You can easily make an area carpet from a remnant of carpet that is on clearance. Be sure to measure your floor before buying and decide whether you’d like to cover the entire floor or leave some exposed.
Hide your appliances
There are several creative ways to cover up the color of your fridge, whether it’s 1970s avocado or 1980s copper. Many online photo and greeting card companies will convert your photos or any image into magnets. You can make a collage or even a large print to cover the front of both your dishwasher and refrigerator.
Add some color
You may not be able to paint your walls any other color than white. But you can add vibrant colors with colorful accessories such as dishtowels and curtains, storage containers, teapots, and spoon rests.
Create extra space
You can create more space in the kitchen by adding wall-mounted shelves or stackable shelves. You can use a metal cart or side table to create extra counter space or storage if you have the room.
Make it personal
Add a few framed pictures or photos to the empty wall space. This will make it feel more personal. Keep the art to one central theme. Whether it’s food-related or not, this will make the kitchen appear more cohesive than if you hang pictures that are not coordinated. Use the same frame type for all artwork in the room to create a more coordinated look.
If you are renting out a home or apartment, it is important to stage the space in order to attract the most qualified renters. Find out the complete scoop on staging for your home.
