"Whilst you can’t make any drastic changes to a rented kitchen, you can customise it," Medina says. Aiming to enhance the room without losing her security deposit, her alterations simply improved the shell of what was already there. Another cost-savvy design feature, the adjoining dining area is home to an amazing feature wall, created using a simple tin of Rustins blackboard paint, available for £10 ($13) per 500ml.

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