Those who rent often don’t usually think about making home improvements to apartments they don’t own. But there are some inexpensive projects that can make your rented nest more comfortable. As always, clear the projects with your landlords, or risk loosing your security deposit. And, who knows, maybe your landlord will help with the expense of the renovation.

The first and maybe simplest form of a quick fix-up is paint. A rule of thumb when it comes to painting is to avoid any color that would take more than one new coat of paint to cover. That means cherry red is out. Instead, renters should stick to whites and neutral tones. If you want to use a color, stick to organic tones. Those in smaller apartments should plan on using three or four gallons of paint. Keeping all of the walls in the same color will make a small space look larger.

Also, think about the importance of lighting. The right lighting can add a feeling of comfort to a room. Plus, fixtures come in a wide variety of styles and can be purchased at low cost to replace the inevitable hideous chandelier or light fixture that ruins an otherwise perfectly pleasant room. It will cost about $75 to have an electrician take a light down and put another in its place. That’s a small price to pay. It’s worth it to get a light fixture you like. Take down the existing, indigenous light fixture and store it carefully,” he says.

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