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6 Stylish Updates That Can Be Made in a Rental Kitchen

Just because you don’t own your home, doesn’t mean you can’t improve it. Check out a few ways to bring your kitchen from drab to fab, including how to wallpaper a refrigerator. 

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Before: Black, White and Blah

Don’t get stuck in a renter’s rut. There are plenty of non-permanent updates you can make to improve storage, style and function.

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Solution: Add Color to the Fridge

Removable wallpaper can bring new life to your rented appliances. Measure twice, cut once and then peel and stick your way to a more appetizing fridge.

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After: Subtle, But Wow!

This refreshed refrigerator looks so good, your landlord may ask you to leave it that way when you move. If not, however, removable wallpaper peels off easily.

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Before: Corner Cabinet Does Hide Much

This glass-front built-in isn’t as fun as it is functional. If you don't have a lot of storage, glass-display cabinets may not be the best option if you just want to hide your stuff. But there’s an easy fix.

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