Freshen Up the Kitchen in Your Rental Home

December 3, 2019 admin

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Contact Paper for Refrigerators

Your refrigerator has an important job to do, but they are often an acceptable eyesore. Most rental homes have a basic white or almond version, which can be boring. On one hand, it is great to be able to store your perishables in a temperature controlled environment which prevents premature spoiling. But, on the other hand, they are also a potential source of decorating that can be easily overlooked. One way to change up this appliance is with the use of contact paper. There are several widths and patterns to choose from. Check out the contact paper selection at your local home improvement store to get those creative ideas flowing!

Removable Wallpaper and Tiles for Back Splashes

Sticking with the removable options to dress up your bland kitchen, look to the back splash under your cabinets. This space is often overlooked. However, it is prime rental real estate for jazzing up one of the busiest rooms in your house. Whether you are looking for patterns or a solid color, hit up the removable wallpaper section of your home improvement store or online to get some ideas jump started for vamping up your once boring kitchen. Just make sure that you select the removable wallpaper and back splashes. Otherwise, your temporary kitchen update may be more permanent than you had hoped.

Stick it to Your Rental Floors with Peel and Stick Floor Tiles

Now that we have your refrigerator and back splashes taken care of and looking spiffy, it would be a mistake to overlook something right beneath your feet. Whether you have tile or vinyl flooring, you can jazz it up a bit with removable floor tiles. Not only do these make your floor pop, but they can also help to cover up damaged flooring.

Contact Paper for Cupboard Doors

Our cupboard doors take a beating. Between grease and grime, it is easy for your cupboards to become drab looking. If you have already updated the other surfaces in your kitchen, it is worth exploring methods to freshen up your cupboard doors. There are so many different patterns of contact paper to choose from when looking to spruce up your space. Just make sure that your cupboard doors are clean and in good shape before applying the contact paper. This will help to avoid damaging the surface when removing or vacating your rental home.

Contact Paper for Counter Tops

You may be asking yourself, “Surely we’ve covered all the surfaces,” right? There is one more surface that you may want to revamp. Your rental kitchen counters can also be updated with adhesive materials to update your look. There are even options that look like granite and marble. Get the look without the weight or price tag! When you are ready to remove the contact paper from your counter tops, use a hair dryer to help the adhesive to release. Easy as can be!

Hardware, Lights, and Plants

If the thought of using contact paper makes you cringe, worry not. There are several other ways to spruce up your kitchen that are easy and inexpensive, but the payoff can be significant. Switching out the hardware on your cupboard doors and installing a colored light bulb are just two examples that can be accomplished quickly. If you have the space and light, introduce some plants to bring in some added life to your space.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are several ways to update your kitchen with minimal investment, but delivers a dramatic updated look. Whether you are looking to spruce up your rental home or are looking to update your rental property before putting it on the market for a new tenant, a few minutes can make a huge difference. If you are looking for a new place to call home and utilize these kitchen update tips, let The Property Manager help you find your perfect place.