Mounting traditional wallpaper and undertaking painting projects can be laborious affairs. Consider using self-adhesive coverings, like the Squares Squared wallpaper by Chasing Paper ($30 per four-by-two-foot panel) to swathe backsplashes, cabinets, and walls for a face-lift that will be easy to remove when your tastes change or you upgrade to a nicer pad. Photo 10 of 12 in Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Rental Kitchen by Diana Budds

Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Rental Kitchen

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Mounting traditional wallpaper and undertaking painting projects can be laborious affairs. Consider using self-adhesive coverings, like the Squares Squared wallpaper by Chasing Paper ($30 per four-by-two-foot panel) to swathe backsplashes, cabinets, and walls for a face-lift that will be easy to remove when your tastes change or you upgrade to a nicer pad.