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Ways to upgrade your rental kitchen

  • Kitchen Design
Apr 12, 2022
Parallel kitchen simple interior design - Beautiful Homes

Do you feel restrained with the kind of vibe your rental kitchen has? Here are some simple ways to give a new look to the rental house you are in

Most kitchens which are available in rented spaces don’t have what we would call ’personality’ or ‘character’. The tiles may be bad or outdated, the paint could be monotonous, and there could be a dozen other reasons why your kitchen is not charming enough. If you really feel like the countertop in your rental kitchen or the paint in your kitchen, or the whole vibe of your kitchen are not things you can change, we are here to tell you that it may not always be the case. Even if you are borrowing a rental kitchen, there may be ways to make it your own! Here are some renter friendly kitchen upgrades that you can perform to ensure that the kitchen you are renting can be the best of you.

 

1. Use a Rug

Adding a rug is an easy and convenient way to add some personality to your rental kitchen. As far as renter friendly kitchen upgrades go, this is the easiest. The side benefit, in case you do not have good flooring, is that a rug would hide that. Especially in India, most rented kitchens do not come with the highest level of presentability. Choosing a patterned rug for your Kitchen Design would also take the attention off your flooring. You can always choose rugs with colours that pop out or with a rich texture. Bear in mind that the kitchen is the place in the house that is susceptible the most to staining so choose a material which is washable and maintainable.

2. Use Some Plants

As far as customized rental kitchen décor ideas go, a very good way to add some life to the kitchen (quite literally) would be to make it more green. Add some house plants to the kitchen to let the outside in. These plants (or kitchen décor items) do not need to be a fern or something heavy, but they can be succulents, or even an aloe vera. It could also be wheatgrass or a leafy money plant. Definitely do not go for climbers or veins if you have a small kitchen. Adding some plants would also add a dash of green to the kitchen.

3. Use Some Light

The usual motto for a room in any house is “Turn up the lights”. If you have a rental kitchen that is a bit on the darker side, and standing in the kitchen makes you feel dreary, then installing new lighting can be a good idea. There’s always more than one way to achieve the same outcome of lighting pattern. You can use a variety of lights - be it LED lights (bars or strips), neon light bars, puck lights, or under-the-cabinet lighting. We would definitely avoid floor-to-ceiling lights.

Modular rental kitchen décor ideas - Beautiful Homes

4. Change the Background

When your kitchen is a rental, you may not be allowed to change the paint tones or use a backsplash. But worry not, we have a solution. You can always use wallpaper when it comes to simple kitchen design. A removable wallpaper would not only allow you to change the vibe of the place to match your needs, it would also be easier to change your mind in the future. Wallpapers are available in a wide variety of colours and patterns. You could even cover the cabinets with multiple tones to create a wonderful and vibrant feel in your rental kitchen. If you have open shelves, the wallpapers could be colourful backgrounds for them. Always pick the colours or patterns that would either match or complement the colour tones and vibe in your kitchen.
 

You could also try your hands on stick-on tiles. Bear in mind that these are temporary upgrades, and hence they would be the solution to the lack of ‘personality’ or ‘taste’ in your rental kitchen modern design.
 

5.Add Some Art

One of the best ways to make something borrowed your own is to add your own flavor to it. If you own some art, or are an artist, hang some art in the kitchen as well. This includes anything - from that amazing art piece you scored at a garage sale, or the embroidered landscape your mom did in college. If you have kids, their artwork either goes on the wall or on the fridge. Whatever tells your story better, should be a part of the kitchen. This would upgrade rental kitchen and add your own personal signature to the kitchen’s vibe.

Renter friendly kitchen upgrades with a blue theme - Beautiful Homes

6. Add an Island

Another one of these amazing rental kitchen décor ideas is to add an island. Not a literal one, a kitchen island! A island kitchen design can serve a lot of purposes, aesthetic appeal being one of them. It adds counter space to the kitchen if you have a big enough one. It can also double up as a makeshift breakfast table. It can also add some change to the scenery and make the kitchen not look too empty.

 

To make your own island, you can either utilize a butcher block, or use an old bookshelf as an island. 

Colour the bookshelf to match or complement the palette in the kitchen and you are good to go. If the shelf has wheels, that’s even better - portable storage and an informal breakfast table.
 

7. Use the Space

If you do not have a big kitchen, and are battling a cramped space, but still want to upgrade rental kitchen, worry not. You should use the walls for storage. Floating shelves, pot racks, and pegboards are the best way to utilize that wall space as storage by hanging your kitchen items on all these. These can be easily availed at any local hardware or interior decoration supplies store.

Open kitchen design for small spaces - Beautiful Homes
Wooden kitchen modern design with wall paneling - Beautiful Homes

8. Upgrade the Hardware

Changing these little things can make a big shift. You can always start with the small ticket items like door handles or cabinetry when you are about to upgrade rental kitchen. Change a drawer pull or two, add a pot rack, update the cabinet knobs. Consult your landlord before hopping on to items like faucets or sinks to fulfill the rental apartment kitchen decorating ideas.If it is allowed, go for a not-so-low-hanging faucet. A short one (or a low-hanging) faucet creates issues everytime - cooking, washing dishes, cleaning, drying, etc.

Installing a new faucet, however easy it may seem, is better done by a handyman or a plumber. This way you would ensure that the change of hardware does not create more problems than it solves.

At Asian Paints Beautiful Homes, we understand how significant it is to build each corner of your home, even if it is a rented one. You simply need to let us know about the sort of interior design you are looking for, and we will assist you in transforming your vision into reality by fine-tuning your ideas. Whether you want to create more aesthetic appeal or align the vibe of your space with existing structures or play with colour combinations - we will be able to meet your needs well. We also help with specific furnishings such as rental kitchen décor and can guide you through the whole process of selecting or renewing or upgrading your rental kitchen.

 

Our approaches to modern interior design come in a wide range. At Beautiful Homes, we provide a large selection of products and services to cater to your interior design and décor needs. We've got it all when it comes to rental apartment kitchen decorating ideas, from furniture to wall treatments, and lighting to wood solutions. Our modern design professionals are well-versed in all styles of interior design and especially kitchen modern design. The modern kitchen designs are splendid yet functional enough to create an elegant environment and make your experience memorable. From the right furnishings and materials in diverse colours to a variety of options and accessories for your home—find what you’re looking for, and get your house design just right. Our Beautiful Homes Service Advantage includes:

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