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The Secret to a "Designer" Rental Home (Even on a Budget)

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Sign up to Milanote for free with no time-limit: https://milanote.com/livingwithlk0925 It's important to remember that designing a space isn’t always about design rules or quick hacks, it’s about knowing how to turn your space into a place you love! So today I'm doing a deep dive into all of my makeover decisions to show you how my home turned into a personal and cohesively styled space. Plus, I'll be highlighting some tips on how you can use your limitations to make smart design choices that will ultimately create a home that you love over time, no matter whether you rent or own! _Every week I share smart, renter-friendly ideas for making ANY indoor or outdoor space feel curated for living. From practical design advice, to vintage decor + thrifted finds, to DIY upgrades and outdoor projects, I show realistic ways to make your home feel well-designed and more like YOU without a big budget or renovation!_ ✌🏼 LK Like this video & subscribe: https://bit.ly/subscribe-livingwithlk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithlk Pinterest Inspo: https://www.pinterest.com/livingwithlk/_saved/ Spotify Monthly Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/2naasntw SAY HELLO! livingwithlk@gmail.com Room Makeover Submission Form: https://forms.gle/ZAf2HHwX7eudiRD87 ✶I T E M S M E N T I O N E D✶ My Amazon FAVES: https://www.amazon.com/shop/livingwithlk W A T C H NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMUAg3aweJPwCuzmAxT9wZl8wqHhDrAyo https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMUAg3aweJPwdgzfB7iVxG_Y1jJYBxdbz https://youtu.be/gN4N5o5JwAg?si=51BDlpkTMLga-lV_&list=UULFdTBkEPM3uhN2bC8QZkXySw https://youtu.be/sJGkwwOUHiA?si=hXevwXKzS3eI5agY&list=UULFdTBkEPM3uhN2bC8QZkXySw https://youtu.be/PlMip3j4h8Q?si=5JEFCQWcz68Pe8NL&list=UULFdTBkEPM3uhN2bC8QZkXySw https://youtu.be/MzS93W5ol-Q?si=3M-gJp_vG88pb8kP&list=UULFdTBkEPM3uhN2bC8QZkXySw Shop My Amazon FAVES: https://www.amazon.com/shop/livingwithlk 0:00 How-to Decorate like a Designer 1:09 How-to Use Color 4:47 BONUS 6:05 How-to Mix Metals 8:35 How-to Embrace Architecture 11:03 How-to Expanding the Style 12:09 How I Plan for Design 17:43 What to Hide or Display 20:27 How-to Make a Focal Point 23:26 Make it About YOU #interiordesign #transformation #diy

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In this video, I’m walking you through the seven most impactful design decisions I’ve made in my rental over the last two years—the stuff that actually changed how my rooms look, feel, and function (not just quick “hacks”). Now that my kitchen makeover finally feels cohesive with the rest of the house, I wanted to do a little retrospective and explain the systems and mindsets behind my choices: how I built a color palette based on what I couldn’t change (hello, warm oak floors), how I remix that palette room to room, and why I’m not afraid of mixed metals as long as they’re repeated and feel relevant to the home’s era. I also share how I leaned into my home’s architecture (textured plaster, arches, dark wood trim, tiled hearth) without turning the place into an antique store—because two things can exist at the same time. I’ll show you how I use a whole-home mood board (Milanote) to keep my decisions consistent while still mixing styles, thrifted finds, and different eras. And we get into the practical stuff too: what I store away vs. leave out as “functional decor,” how I create or hide focal points with color/contrast/curtains, and why the most “designer” thing you can do is incorporate more of you—your routines, memories, and actual life—so your home feels curated and personal over time.

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