Abby Starobin renovated her Brooklyn kitchen, which hadn't been updated since the '80s or '90s, using non-permanent methods despite renting. She replaced damaged flooring tiles and painted cabinets, creating a fresh, functional space with vertical storage options. Abby added a teal peel-and-stick backsplash and filled empty spaces with cabinets and shelving units. Her innovative approach emphasized storage while maintaining a stylish design with touches like an accent wall and carefully chosen colors, showcasing that rental spaces can be transformed beautifully without extensive renovations.
"I found all kinds of goodies, including an old fingernail. But it was so worth it."
"This involved the back-breaking task of ripping up the old vinyl and having to clean the floor below it."
"I created an accent wall using leftover paint from another project and a stencil."
"Storage was the priority in the new kitchen, and Abby took advantage of open wall space by hanging floating wooden shelves."
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