There’s a lot to love about life in an apartment, from lots of flexibility to having someone else take care of all the maintenance. What’s not so great: Builder-grade light fixtures.
Renting often means being stuck with the design choices your landlord made—budget light switch plates, kitchen cabinets, and lighting included. There’s the dreaded big light, of course, often a flush-mounted “boob light” in the middle of the ceiling, and maybe some very 2000s pendants or a weirdly intricate glass sconce.
Whatever those light sources may be, they’re not always nice to look at. Customizing the lighting in your apartment is key to improving the vibes. Floor lamps are always an option, but interior designers have one important tip for improving the look of your space: Swapping or adding new light fixtures. Flush mounts are pretty simple to replace, for example, so adding something new in its place is an easy upgrade.
Another surefire way to make your space look better? Adding a renter-friendly wall sconce like a Poplight. These rechargeable lights stick to the wall in seconds, which means they’re installed without using any tools or putting holes in walls. With seven colors to choose from, (sage green, anyone?) there’s a Poplight for every aesthetic.
The bottom line: Customization is the key to a nicer-looking apartment, no matter which accent lighting you choose.
“One of my favorite lighting tricks is to upgrade lampshades from the plain white ones that come with most lamp bases, be they accessible, plug-in, or hardwired, to something with a little more pizazz,” says Madelaine Mayer, founder and principal of architecture and interior design firm AD:ROIT. “There are terrific options on Etsy, or you can have your own shades custom made with any fabric and trim. There are even kits that let you DIY shades for a look that's truly personal and one of a kind.”
Anything you can do to inject personality into your apartment without worrying about your security deposit is a win in our book.
Why Poplight is the best rechargeable wall sconce for renters
Not all rechargeable wall lights are created equal. If you're looking for the best option, Poplight is designed with renters in mind. Here’s why it stands out:
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Easy peel-and-stick installation: No tools, no drilling. Just stick it up and enjoy.
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Rechargeable battery: Long-lasting charge so you’re not constantly plugging it in.
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Adjustable brightness and warmth: Set the perfect mood with dimmable settings.
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Sleek and modern design: Looks designer without the high-end price tag.
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Portable and removable: Take it with you when you move!
Now that you’re on the hunt for new renter-friendly lighting, check out why customers love Poplight.
