Urban Brooklyn Patio

Wood paneling and sleek gray planter boxes surround this Brooklyn townhouse patio, which is grounded by patterned gray tiles. An oversized chaise lounge is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors.

From: Elizabeth Bomberger

Bright Sunroom Features Yellows & Green In Pattern & Seating

Bringing yellows and greens from outside livens this bright multi-functional sunroom with exciting patterns and plenty of natural light. Inspired by the homeowner's photo of an enclosed porch, the sunroom is a perfect place to relax after working the garden or entertain guests in the evening.

From: Gail Barley Interiors

Modern Living Room With Neutral Palette

A striped bronze and gray area rug serves as the color palette for this modern living room. The warm natural tones of the furnishings contrast nicely with the abstract neutral architectural palette.

Glam Home Office in Colorado Penthouse

Mirrors, chrome and reflective surfaces bounce the light from this Colorado penthouse's ample windows, creating a light-filled, airy space. The home office has a decidedly glam feel, with nightclub-worthy arm chairs and a sleek rose gold desk.

From: Seek Interior Design

Make It a Home

Are you worried about returning your rented home to original condition? Lean artwork on the wall instead of mounting it. Finally, Ana says, “Add lots of personal items and artwork so it feels like your home. Temporary or not, you should feel great in your space.”

A Fresh Start

Ana suggests asking your super to paint before move-in. Here, clean white walls set the foundation for furniture and accessories: a perfect contrast.

Light It Up

An open floorplan can be tricky, but Ana used a long neutral sofa to separate the living room from the dining room and kitchen. For rentals in particular (and open floorplans), proper lighting can really enhance the ambiance, so Ana placed floor and table lamps throughout the space. Now, this room is bright and cheery, and the lamps add a homey touch.

Small Details

“Use the existing lightbox and replace current ceiling lights with a pendant or chandelier of your choice,” Ana suggests. In the kitchen, she added a pendant that matched the floor lamps and looked great off center.

Size It Up

Proportions and scale are two major details to focus on when it comes to decorating a rental. “It’s important, because you want your space to look and feel like a home,” explains Ana. Instead of investing in custom furniture, improvise: “If you need a piece that’s larger than the off-the-shelf options, get two and arrange them accordingly,” Ana suggests. In the living room, she placed two tables side-by-side to fill out the space.

Custom Artisan Shower Tiles

This bathroom shower features tiles created by a local artisan. The built-in shelf features two green and cream-colored tiles made by clay stamps, and highlight pictures native to the home's coastal geography.

Modern White Kitchen Detail With Gold Wall Sconce And Floating Shelves With White Glass Tile

This modern white kitchen detail showcases its white marble countertops, white cabinets, floating shelves, modern gold sconce and hardware, and white glass herringbone tile backsplash.

From: D2 Interieurs

White Chef Kitchen With Rustic Cutting Boards

Organic touches like hardwood floors and even rustic wood cutting boards warm up the look of the white-and-gray kitchen.

From: Tracy Lynn Studio

Gray Chef Kitchen With Dark Floors

Custom hardware for cabinet doors and drawers gives pretty flair to the gourmet kitchen. Dark wood floors are a handsome anchor to the light gray cabinets and pale backsplash.

From: Becky Shea Design

White Kitchen With Marble Backsplash

For a family who loves cooking and crafts, it made more sense to use marble for a backsplash than countertops. On the wall, the marble adds visual dimension and a crisp, elegant effect.

From: Lori Paranjape

Playful Custom Color Cabinets

Custom color cabinets, reclaimed wood shelving, smoked glass uppers, matte black and brass finishes, and postmodern pops make this space completely unique. It's a fun space that's meant to be fresh, inviting, and playful without sacrificing any amenity!

From: Caitlin McCarthy Designs

Black Tile Backsplash and Open Cabinets

This kitchen features black tile backslpash, new countertops, and unique open cabinets, as seen on Fixer Upper.

From: Chip Gaines

Dark Blue Kitchen With Dramatic Black Marble Backsplash

Whereas the rest of the condo is light and airy, the eat-in kitchen is dark and moody. To create this dramatic look, designer Caitlin Murray painted the cabinets blue and brought in a gorgeous, black marble backsplash.

From: Caitlin Murray

Living Room With a Velvet Sofa and Copper Tin Ceiling

This eclectic living room evokes glamour with a mix of styles, shapes, colors and tones. The custom blue, velvet sofa is the focal point and balances the room with an elegant chandelier highlighting the copper tin ceiling.

From: Kendall Wilkinson

Cozy Cottage Kitchen With Gingham Shelf Liner

Give your kitchen a colorful makeover on the cheap with cheery blue-and-white gingham shelf liner.