A tiny-apartment dweller showed us the rental-friendly hacks and DIYs she used to upgrade her 450-square-foot home

Joey HaddenMar 6, 2021, 01:53 IST

A tiny apartment renter upgraded this bathroom with vinyl stickers, paint, and houseplants.Courtesy of Carly Fuller

Carly Fuller and her partner rent a 450-square-foot apartment in New York City.
Fuller upgraded the tiny space with creative, renter-friendly hacks.
From sticker tiles to taped window paneling, here's how Fuller upgraded every room.

Carly Fuller and her partner live in a 450-square-foot NYC apartment, and Fuller has packed their tiny space with renter-friendly designs.

Carly Fuller in her kitchen. Courtesy of Carly Fuller

The front door painted black and white. Courtesy of Carly Fuller

Fuller's kitchen lampshade. Courtesy of Carly Fuller

Fuller's faux-marble countertops. Courtesy of Carly Fuller

The golden knobs in Fuller's kitchen. Courtesy of Carly Fuller

Tape added to Fuller's windows that look like black paneling. Courtesy of Carly Fuller

Fuller's faux-checkerboard bathroom tiles, painted vanity, and plants. Courtesy of Carly Fuller

A black feature wall in Fuller's kitchen. Courtesy of Carly Fuller

Fuller's living room feature wall and art. Courtesy of Carly Fuller

Fuller's bedroom nook with long, airy curtains. Courtesy of Carly Fuller

Fuller's bedroom with temporary wallpaper. Courtesy of Carly Fuller

Fuller is seen by the front door. Courtesy of Carly Fuller