It’s so hard to own a house- or even an apartment these days. According to an analysis of the U.S Census conducted by the Pew Research Center, more Americans are renting rather than buying since 1965. But there’s a downside! Rental spaces can feel bland and impersonal. There are a few ways to make your rental homier, and here are 5 ways:

1.   Decorate Your Walls

While some landlords are flexible about painting the walls, some are not. In that case, you can buy art to hang, make your own masterpiece, or even buy large tapestries. Colorful, patterned curtains are also an option! They’re not always for windows; you can hang them across a bland wall for a beautiful effect.

2.   Glamorize Your Kitchen

Upgrading your kitchen cabinets is an expensive project; also, you’re not allowed to do it as a renter. However, you can transform your kitchen with removable cabinet covers! You can’t forget about “peel-and-stick” backsplash tiles you can remove later.

3.   Add Plants and Affordable Ornamental Figurines

Plants liven up a place as well as purify the air. There are so many options too; succulents, flowers, ivy, bonsai… the list goes on. It’s not only about the plants either; their pots can also be design-worthy. Speaking of design-worthy, we can’t forget about budget-friendly ornamental figurines you can place all around!

4.   Add Lights

One of the easiest things to change in a rental space is the lighting. Lighting can make a huge difference, low ambient lights, happy and bright lights, even LED lights! Nowadays, the trend is to install LED lights in your room and play with them, match them with your mood that day.

5.   Add Fun Patterned Home Goods That Make You Happy

What good is a home without your personal home goods? Kitchenware, potholders, oven mitts, pillows, and more. As we all know, the kitchen is the heart of any house, and every tool you’re using is essential. For example, no one would want to use a dull, bland pair of oven mitts when they’re baking a delicious cake. LiLi Home’s here for rescue with colorful and lively, patterned potholders and oven mitts! All of the designs are inspired by the LiLi Cement tile patterns!