The Republic of Indonesia has many rental apartments especially in its capital, Jakarta where one can live with the family. However, some of these rental properties may not be up to the standards of your choice. This may require you to customize them especially the kitchen.The difficulty for many with rental spaces is that there are tight restrictions on what and what you can't do with the space. Some landlords are more relaxed about decorating than others and in this article we will share some ideas on how smple ways to customize a rental kitchen

Paint those Walls
This is often the easiest way to give your kitchen a facelift. A new wall colour can give a completely different look and feel to a room. Some landlords might object to this but you might be able to work with them to get a look that you are both happy with.

When choosing a new paint colour you should start by looking at colour charts and by making use of testers. This will help you see how the paint looks against your existing kitchen units and furniture and ensures you get the best possible match.

Play with the Lighting
Any kitchen designer will tell you that lighting is key for not only practicality but also the look of and feel of a room. Lighting can be used in many ways to create many effects. In a rental kitchen you could simply change the lampshades or fixture. This is because you can use bold coloured lamp shades to tie in with your existing colour scheme and to also change the direction of the light. There is no winning formula for this and it is therefore a case of experimenting.

Make use of Art
It is something very few of us do but art can work extremely well in a kitchen. One or two bold pieces can make a real feature in the room. Commercial art is also widely available on the high street and for very reasonable prices. It is important to used framed art rather than canvases here because of the condensation that builds up in kitchens. This would ruin the paint and canvas material.

Fun Accessories
You could also brighten up your luxury kitchens by making use of accessories. There are many cool and funky accessories in which you could use. A great example is the Voodoo Knife block. This is both, bold and contemporary, perfect for making a statement. Bright coloured accessories often work best here.

Mirror stand
A mirror stand above the sick can be a great way to illuminate the entire kitchen. The mirror should be placed in a place where it can reflect light from the windows.

Growing Plants
You can customize your kitchen by growing some herbs outside your kitchen at the verandah. These plants will not only beautify your kitchen verandah but also can be used in cooking.

Stand-alone Units
If you want to make your kitchen a little bit bigger or require extra storage space then stand-alone units could be the answer. The most popular are kitchen units on wheels. These typically have a work top with built in storage space below. These units can also be a feature in themselves.

There are of course several other ways in which you could update the look and feel of your kitchen. In this article we shared ideas that we believe have the biggest visual impact.