"Rental spaces can be a challenge for designers, who often cannot exercise full creative license over features, fixtures, and hues. That's why it's all the more impressive when one is able to fully realize their design vision in a rental. When I visited designer/architect duo Cheryl and Jeffery Katz of C&J Katz Studio mere weeks after they'd moved into their new South End home, I was astounded by how personal and put together the space felt."
"1. Give the entire place a fresh coat of paint, preferably white. Above: Light, reflected off the white walls and ceiling, gives the spaces a fresh, open feel. For obvious reasons, most landlords are not willing to refinish the floors in your desired Scandinavian whitewash, so Cheryl recommends concentrating on the walls instead. Cheryl is an advocate for all white, at least at first. White's neutral background helps one get a sense of the place, and it's easy to change later."
Designers can overcome rental restrictions by prioritizing reversible, high-impact changes such as paint, lighting, and curated furnishings. Empty nesters Cheryl and Jeffrey Katz moved quickly into a renovated South End home that retained old-world architectural charm and featured marble fireplaces that sold the space to them immediately. The couple emphasizes love-at-first-sight features and practical strategies for personalization. Landlords often will not refinish floors, so painting walls—preferably white—creates a fresh, open backdrop that enhances light and makes spaces feel cohesive. White walls provide a neutral canvas that is easy to modify later with textiles, art, and movable fixtures.
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