Lone Fox shares the best products to upgrade your rental

To help you shop with confidence, our Shopping Buddy series taps your favorite knowledgeable authors, actors, musicians, and tastemakers to guide you through the most coveted home purchases, from kitchen essentials to fun must-haves. Ask them to share. .

You're probably familiar with the account where content creator Drew Michael Scott stars as Lorne Fox, who takes on an ambitious DIY rental project and pulls it off. Well, most of the time. “I once used paint tape all over a bathroom wall and put beadboard wallpaper on top,” he says. “What I didn't know was that painter's tape would only be damaging for a short period of time. It was an innovative idea in my head, but it didn't work very well. This is because the tape was damaged when I moved the castle wall.

Since then, he says he's learned a lot and shouldn't be afraid to change homes, even if it's a rental. “Your space should still express you!” “There are many affordable and renter-friendly ways to inject your own personality and transform your space,” he says. . Here, he shares his favorites in his own words.

Paint shades to brighten up any rental

Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace is always my go-to paint color when renting. It's the perfect bright white, but also has warm tones. Paint makes a big difference and is usually easy to update with your homeowner's approval. In my case, I loved the paint color I chose in my previous apartment so much that I didn't even need to repaint it.

My favorite way to fix a sad rental shower

Hang a curtain before your shower or replace your shower head to instantly make your sad shower situation look brand new.

The latest information about the kitchen that I always rely on

Completely update your rental kitchen with peel and stick backsplashes and flooring. Very easy to apply and remove when moving. New hardware is also a quick and effective way to transform your cabinets and add a unique touch.

Luxury (but worth it) rental updates…

Window mullions allow you to get the look of custom pane windows at a much lower cost, giving your windows a historic architectural feel and adding visual interest.

…and cheap thrills that make a big difference

If you can't afford window mullions, we recommend going to your local hardware store and purchasing black electrical tape. You can tape the entire window to create the effect of a window panel. It's such a small thing, but it makes a big difference!

My favorite product for hanging things on the wall (you still get your deposit back)

Command hooks are always my go-to. From artwork to small shelves, you can purchase hooks based on the size and weight of what you want to hang.

My go-to renter-friendly lighting

Add plug-in sconces or puck lights [hardwired] Wall sconces are an easy way to add lighting to your space without having to rewire or add electricity. Replacing lighting equipment is also easy. Don't forget to put the lights back on before you move.

Rug to hide ugly parquet

I love Loloi's printable rugs. Very affordable but high quality.

My Favorite Window Decorations for Renters

Floor-to-ceiling curtains make a room feel larger, brighter, and more spacious. I love the curtains from TwoPages and you can buy them on Amazon.