I Transformed My “Sterile” Kitchen into a Colorful, Happy Oasis — It’s Renter-Friendly!

My kitchen was once a blank canvas, an uninspiring white-walled space when I moved in. Although the space was brand-new, it lacked the warmth, personality, and soul I wanted to surround myself with.

I bought my apartment and moved in in July 2022, and from that very first day, I knew that every inch of the room would need to feel like me, which would take time, effort, and a lot of love — but I was up for the challenge.

My Apartment Kitchen Became My Opportunity to Design a Space

Although I studied interior design, I never actually worked in the field. My career has always been in construction, where I learned a lot about the technical side of spaces, but I never had the chance to design and decorate a home of my own from start to finish.…