9 ways to upgrade your rental kitchen

Lighting upgrades are another effective, temporary way to take a kitchen’s design to the next level, Lanteri says. “Especially,” she says, “because so many rentals come with those terrible flush mounts.” Though there are plenty of YouTube tutorials on replacing a light fixture, Lanteri recommends hiring an electrician, because wiring, especially if it’s old, can be tricky and potentially dangerous to figure out. According to Home Depot’s contractor referral service, the typical cost of having a professional change a light fixture ranges from $75 to $125 per light. Make sure you save the old fixtures, so you can swap them back in when you move out.

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