How to Decorate a Rental Property Kitchen
Decorating a rental kitchen has its limits. Since painting is usually not an option, you have to work with the wall color, countertop and cabinets you have. Accents and accessories are key to making a rental kitchen your very own. A plain, utilitarian space can be turned into an interesting personal expression in just hours. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Appliances
- Dishtowels
- Area rug
- Colored containers
- Artwork
- Storage units
- Plants
Instructions
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Choose your accent color. Since most kitchens in rental properties are neutral in color, select a "pop" color that you can use in appliances, towels and rugs. A bright red or deep blue are two attractive choices.
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Go appliance shopping. Look for a toaster and coffee maker that have that accent color or match your refrigerator and stove. If you have stainless steel appliances in your rental kitchen, select appliances with stainless accents.
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Purchase your accent color items. Pick out some dishtowels, an area rug and coffee and cookie containers that have your accent color in them. These brightly colored items will bring a sense of cohesiveness and style to your room.
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Place artwork on the walls. Go to a home decor shop and select some posters or paintings that contain complementary colors to your "pop" color. An abundance of "coffee" or kitchen-related artwork is out there, but don't feel pigeonholed. Any style of artwork that attracts your eye will work in your kitchen and bring an interesting element to your space. Hang artwork in your eating area and along a narrow wall between doors.
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Bring in some additional storage. If your kitchen is large but has minimal cabinets you can purchase a stylish portable island with storage underneath or a shelving unit that you can place along an empty wall. Cleanliness is key, so choose a colored shelving unit that matches your appliances or walls, such as black or stainless steel for appliances or white for walls, and keep it organized.
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Add some living elements. Although you want to keep most of your counter space clutter-free, a few live plants will bring a refreshing element to your kitchen. Whether you put ivy on top of the refrigerator or have herbs in terra cotta pots, a few leafy greens will be the finishing touch to your rental kitchen space.
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Tips & Warnings
Select a theme for your kitchen aside from your "pop" color. Whether it's roosters, shabby chic or antique kitchen, a theme will make it easy to accessorize any space.
Ask your landlord before doing any major renovations to the kitchen, including hanging a potholder from the ceiling. Many leases have stiff penalties for putting large holes in walls or changing paint colors.
