9 ways to cover up ugly rental features and create a peppy ambiance instead

Sure, renting allows free-spirited flexibility for us nomadic souls. But unfortunately, it can also feel super restrictive when it comes to decorating. Working with what you have isn't always easy when rental walls, carpets, and other features are simply not okay. The awkward fact is that we're stuck with whatever appliances and fixtures that are already in situ, and let's face it — they're usually cheap, dated, and ugly (I can vouch for that in my current apartment!) 

So let's think creatively peeps! As a stylist, I'm an absolute believer that any interior situation can be transformed from drab to fab with a few styling hacks and savvy home decor shopping picks. It's all about the art of distraction and disguise... 

Here's the POA... Having recently reworked my pocket-sized rental into a super cute apartment sanctuary filled with comforting designs and pretty details that distract from the horror show office-style carpeting, nasty pine doors, awful backsplash, and kitchen cabinets ick, I'm here to offer affordable and security deposit-friendly buys to fugly up the worst offenders. 

Let's get our interior magician mode on! 

BY HOLLY PHILLIPS