What can I do to make these kitchen and bath drawers look more alive?

Sie6381038
by Sie6381038
So I'm renting an apartment that has some policies as far as really fixing up the looks. I need some advice on what I can do to fix up this kitchens look as well as the bathroom. Maybe even a temporary fix until I move out. Help!
The cabin make the kitchen look old and not very cute. What can I do to fix them without permanently fixing them?
This bathroom just seems like a disaster. The cabin is so very boring and needs some brightening up.
  13 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on May 17, 2016
    Honestly there is nothing wrong with your place. I think you just need some color. You can change the look by simply adding a runner in the kitchen an accent with colorful towels and accessories.As for the bathroom the same put color in accessories. I am assuming you are not allowed to put pictures on the walls or paint. Is that correct?
    • Sie6381038 Sie6381038 on May 18, 2016
      They are putting an accent teal wall behind the cabinets in the kitchen so I'm hoping that will make the apartment feel more fresh. And help make those cabinets not look so dull.
  • MN Mom MN Mom on May 17, 2016
    First, your apartment has great options! It has great flooring and countertops and a nice neutral paint. Use that as your blank canvas so to speak. Be sure to ask the landlord if you can install drawer pulls and cabinet handles. Chances are you can't. Get some pretty towels, a throw rug and a coordinating shower curtain for the bathroom. Likewise with the kitchen. A runner. , some hand towels and a bright piece of art would all personalize the apartment until you're ready to move on.
  • Mickey Baron Mickey Baron on May 18, 2016
    I'd do some homework on painted cabinets, & paint them. Then add some contemporary hardware.
  • Linda Holland Linda Holland on May 18, 2016
    I agree when you can't paint, Accessories can bring out the cheer and color needed..
  • Piper Klausmeyer Piper Klausmeyer on May 18, 2016
    Here are my before and after pics of my kitchen redo. I figured that painting the cabinets and glazing them was a whole lot cheaper than buying new cabinets (which was what I wanted to do, but that idea got nixed by the hubby) so I thought... what the heck...if I don't like them then I can just replace the doors, if I do like them then that was $80.00 well spent. Yep!! $80.00 well spent.
  • Tris Smith Tris Smith on May 18, 2016
    Conmand hooks and loop products will help you put up anything on any surface without damage. Metal type or mirror backsplash will make the space seem wider. If the wall is getting a teal color. You can go miami beach style or southwest style. Add clay pots with faux cacti and add copper colored plastic painted wall tiles that look like ceiling tiles. Put on with command hook and loop tape. Easily removed. Add colorful pottery and accessories.
  • Terry Gardetto Terry Gardetto on May 18, 2016
    Decoupage with liquid starch. Use a fine linen paper or fabric. Comes off with water and sponge.
  • Kathy Bitzan Kathy Bitzan on May 18, 2016
    I'm wish Terry from Lodi.. starch was going to be my solution also. Why won't they let you paint an accent color on the wall. Most places here are doing the one accent wall and it is all the rage the last few years. I believe hardware store like Lowe's carries a peel and stick flat tile like used in motor homes that would brighten up the kitchen walls. Maybe Dollar store might have something also that would be inexpensive to use. Take the time a do some shopping. It will be fun and relaxing.
  • Susan Susan on May 18, 2016
    Contact paper!!
  • Jane Jane on May 20, 2016
    Temporary hooks are shown on this youtube video (I did a search for 'temporary door pulls knobs') They look great! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExucbGtyJUc
  • Hrdwrknlady Hrdwrknlady on May 25, 2016
    Cut out pictures from calendars or wall paper and stick with double sided tape...use repositional decals in kitchen and motifs...
  • Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree on Nov 03, 2021

    Have you thought about using some peel and stick wallpaper?