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Hendler explains how people often shy away from swapping light fixtures in a rental.

“Naked windows make a rental feel so temporary to me,” he says.

two-toned rental living room wall

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“There are so many very affordable store-bought options available for drapes and shades available now.”

you’re able to even design your own curtains if you’re handy with a sewing machine.

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rental apartment living room with bold light fixture

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Madelaine Mayer, the founder of AD: ROIT, weighs in with some installation tips.

“Don’t shy away frompeel-and-stick wallpaperor painting,” Anwar says.

two-toned rental living room wall

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studio apartment with full sized bed

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