Check out her budget-friendly renter’s advice.
Meet the Expert
Imani Kealis a content creator and the interior stylist behind Imani At Home.
True to her words, her apartment is filled with personality, color, and layers of interesting decor.
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“My style has always been there,” Keal says.
She draws inspiration from Pinterest, as well as everyday life.
I keep a very intense board filled with everything I love," she says.
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“But, I also get inspired by everyday things.
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As a renter, we dont get the opportunity to do large-scale makeover projects,” Keal says.
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“My landlord paid for a portion of the project, so my cost was somewhere around $2,000.
It was well worth it if you ask me.
A fresh coat of paint will change your life,” she says.
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I hate moving, so I tend to stay in my apartments for a long timeat least two years.
Ive been living in a construction zone for over a year, and its annoying.
Im cheap with expensive taste, she jokes.
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But, shes always serious when it comes to investing in a few key pieces.
A sofa and a mattress, she says.
I cannot stand the mattress in a bag thing.
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Im a grown adult who prefers a spring mattress.
A fresh coat of paint will change your life, she emphasizes.
For those on a tighter budget, Keal recommends thinking outside the box.
This creative approach can make even the smallest changes feel fresh and exciting.
