None of which requires overhauling design or even leaving a mark
You, too, could be as happy as this. Photo: GraphicaArtis/Getty Images So often, when you’re a renter, a dream apartment is less about perfection than learning to make the right concessions. My new apartment is a block from the train, but comes with the caveat of linoleum floors. My bedroom is flooded with natural light, but my kitchen has exactly six inches of counter. Some imperfections just aren’t worth the trouble, while others, I’ve found, can be solved with a good widget.
$8 at Amazon Buy $8 at Amazon Buy Coavas Non-Adhesive Frosted Window Film If a room is short on natural light, the worst thing you can do is put curtains on your windows. I’m lucky enough to have a window in my kitchen, but it overlooks an alley and the kitchen of my neighbor. I love the sunlight — I don’t love the view. These removable window films preserve light without sacrificing privacy — cut it to the proper measurement , then apply it to a clean window that’s been sprayed with water.
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