This renter hasn't been afraid to make temporary improvements like swapping out ugly kitchen pendants lights, switching out cabinet knobs, and more to create a gorgeous home.

Hannah is a registered nurse, but loves to do DIY/interior design on the side. "I love having lots of plants and using bright colors to give spaces definition and character."

The vintage bungalow was originally designed by an artist in the '80s who added special touches like wood plank walls and a mosaic tile bathroom floor. Maxie and her dad worked together to transform the teeny backyard patio into a dreamy jungle oasis.

Designer Adnan Anwar replaced a standard light fixture with a lantern, hung a mirror to emphasize light and ceiling height, employed vintage bowls to corral clutter, and used plenty of other smart small space and renter tricks to decorate this tiny apartment.

Battling beige wall-to-wall carpeting and plain wall paint colors isn't easy when you're renting, but Dominique Fluker played around with intentional use of shapes and colors to create a fresh look that matches her and her partner's style.

When these two brothers (and their spouses) bought this Colorado cabin, it had maroon cork floors, a clanging burgundy pellet stove, heavy pine paneling everywhere, horrible bathrooms, and a red and green congested kitchen. It all had to go!

Nicole moved into this apartment in the middle of the March 2020 Covid lockdown, so she had to buy the majority of her furniture either through Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace.

The tiny studio has been a challenge for storage, especially because Nina has a lot of stuff, but it's forced her to be super clean and come up with smart organizational solutions.

Sofie Hepworth loves interiors and works in the world of design, and she wanted to "prove that even the most bland rental could be transformed into a home full of personality, colour, and luxe without breaking the bank or painting every wall."

This home is full of plants, prints, trinkets, and old furniture. The only furniture they bought new for the home are the bed and the sofa.

Caitlin has been working from home during quarantine, and though she's only got 300 square feet to live and work in, she's come up with a creative way to transform her home when it's time to relax on the weekends.

This plant mama loves to incorporate her plants, and loves art and color, but leans more toward the earthy, warm palette.

Evelyn Bielmann, her daughter, and their pup, Hershey, have decked the rooms of their rental house out for the holidays.

The house has its original windows and wood floors and nook for a telephone.

"My first weekend in town, I went to the local thrift shop where I found my couch for only $15 (just one reason why I love living in the Midwest). Using it as an anchor for the space allowed me to shop much more intentionally."

Melanie Núñez grew up in the Caribbean and it was extremely important that her home reflect her heritage.

Tony Duquette meets Hobby Lobby. My motto is "Half tacky is just tacky. But full tacky is haute couture."

Kelsie bought this condo after the end of a long term relationship and has spent the last one and a half years turning this into a dream cocoon.

Macy and Will's first home wasn't fully customizable, so they have been gradually updating the home as they go.

Dana and Aaron Holmes converted this teeny 1996 Blue Bird bus into a gorgeous and cozy mobile home.

It's a delightful mix of mid-century furniture, handmade items from contemporary makers, an impressive art collection, and some pretty good plants.

Designer Julie Mitchiner didn’t want to take away from the character of this classic Chicago home or its great architectural bones, but still wanted to make it their own. She accomplished this feat with paint, wallpaper, and other DIY design elements.

With their landlord's permission, and some funding, Katherine and her family have made some updates to make this rental feel more like their own home.

This renter was able to refresh her apartment with DIY updates that were all temporary and very cost effective.

When this couple saw the beautiful Spanish tiles on the fireplace and molding details on the wall, they knew this was the home for them!

Carla Loo's apartment layout allows her to place furniture in a way that makes it functional as a living and working space.

Suddenly having to work and spend all her time in this tiny studio apartment pushed Emily to do a complete overhaul of her space to make it as comfortable, bright, spacious, and pleasant to spend time in as possible!

There are original barrel ceilings, hand-done textured plaster and a giant arch window, arch bookcases, arch doorways, and a fireplace.

Patrick was able to approach the design of this small space with creative solutions that maximize its functionality, efficiency, and style... without losing his rental deposit.

Farida Talaat filled her studio with lightweight furniture so she can change the layout often, like Tetris.

Alina Abegg's rental apartment's decor style is eclectic, playful, and colorful—just like her jewelry.

This home is cheery year round!

Kelsey has spent the last three years collecting things so that her small space can naturally feel cozy, especially in the Chicago winters.

Erika has always been drawn to bold colors, prints, and a quirky vintage aesthetic. The colorful walls, patterns, textures, and elements in her home reflect the whimsical facets of her personality.

For the holidays, Beth Sayler wanted her decor to add to their neutral, beachy color scheme, so she carefully selected items that matched the neutral colors and materials that felt natural to the beach vibe.

Every room needed to be repainted, the flooring wasn’t great, the color of both fireplaces was not their style, and all of the cabinets had terrible finishes. But the best part about Megann's house glow up is how affordable it's been—no project cost more than a few hundred dollars!

Interior stylist Joyce Wang and her partner Sean took on the renovation of this 200-square-foot 1992 Holiday Mansion houseboat during quarantine.

The cute corner library with ladder is just one of the amazing ways Charlotte and her fiance have packed their UK home full of personality on a budget.

For this young professional, houseplants serve as more than decor in her studio: They are a form of self care and meditation.

Over the course of two years, Tess and her dad changed almost everything about this small space to get it to where it is today—a bright, plant-filled home brimming with creativity and pillows.

This 1970s bungalow was transformed from top-to-bottom into a special getaway full of unusual details and personal touches, all on a very tight budget, using thrifty alternatives and vintage/salvage elements throughout.

Chelsey Brown founded the blog, City Chic Decor, and authored the book, "Rental Style." She has a home full of projects that break the stigma of renter restrictions.

Alexandra and her husband renovated this dated 161-square-foot ‘87 Ford Tioga RV.

Shanna is an interior designer and her partner is an artist/illustrator, and their rental home is a reflection of these creative careers.

This newly built townhome is a minimal, modern, monochromatic dream house.

French expats have made this charming one-bedroom apartment in a pre-war building from 1900 into a lovely, cozy small home.

There was dated '70s decor, a mothball smell, and lots of clutter in this teeny studio apartment, but Michelle and her husband were able to transform it into a cozy and clean one-bedroom!

Lindsay Meyer, the CEO of Batch, and her pup, Ralphie, share this modern and clean San Francisco rental apartment.