Rent Like You Own It: Penny Chic Style for the Space You’re In
Let’s get one thing straight, darling: just because you rent doesn’t mean you have to live like you’re waiting. Waiting to buy. Waiting to settle down. Waiting for a space that’s “really yours.” Nonsense.
This space? This is yours right now—and it deserves a little lipstick, a little flair, and a whole lot of style.
At The Penny Chic Project, we’ve made it our mission to turn even the humblest rental into a show-stopping sanctuary—no sledgehammers required. Whether you’re in a shoebox studio or a “cozy” one-bedroom with a landlord who thinks beige is a personality trait, we’re here to prove that high design can absolutely happen on a lease—and a budget.
The Renter’s Dilemma
You’ve got vision. You’ve got taste. You’ve got a Pinterest board titled “Dream Apartment” that would make Joan Holloway weak in the knees. But you’ve also got rules, restrictions, and a healthy fear of losing your security deposit over a peel-and-stick wallpaper experiment gone rogue.
Sound familiar?
We get it. And we’ve built an entire philosophy around it. Style should never be on hold. And just because you can’t knock down a wall doesn’t mean you can’t knock their socks off.
Renting, But Make It Chic
Here’s the thing: the best design doesn’t come from a demolition budget. It comes from creativity, personality, and smart, strategic styling. At The Penny Chic Project, we specialize in:
Removable magic (wallpaper, hooks, lighting, and shelving that your landlord will never know were there)
Multi-purpose furniture that makes your 600 square feet feel like 1,200
Thrifted treasures and repurposed gems that look like a million bucks
Color stories and layout tricks that make any space feel luxe and lived-in
Our founder, a thrifty design maven with a knack for turning hand-me-downs into high-end vibes, has transformed countless rental spaces using little more than cleverness, command strips, and an eye for glam.
Real Budget. Real Style. Real Fast.
Let’s talk money, honey. We’re not here to sell you on $900 chairs or artisan planters that cost more than your security deposit. The Penny Chic method is all about working with what you have, mixing in a few smart splurges, and making every dollar stretch like a vintage lamé jumpsuit.
Our packages cater to real renters with real constraints—and real flair. Whether you want to zhuzh up your kitchen nook or overhaul your entire apartment (within lease limits, of course), we’ve got options that won’t leave you eating instant noodles on a chic-but-empty couch.
Style for the Space You’re In
Don Draper didn’t wait for permission to make a statement, and neither should you. We believe in:
Wallpaper that peels off, not your patience
Gallery walls that go up with putty, not nails
Designs that look custom but scream DIY queen
Renting doesn’t mean compromising—it means customizing within the lines. And we’re very good at coloring creatively inside those lines.
The Penny Chic Promise
Our job isn’t just to style your space. It’s to empower you to love where you live, even if you don’t own the deed. We help you:
Maximize every square inch
Reflect your personality in every corner
Build systems you can take with you to your next address
We’re renters too. We’ve been there. And we know the joy of walking into your place and thinking, “This? This is me.”
5 Penny Chic Tips for Renters:
Command Hooks Are Your Best Friend: Hang art, hats, shelves, even curtains—no drill, no drama.
Use Rugs Like You Mean It: Cover ugly tile, define rooms, and add personality without permanent change.
Invest in Lighting: Swap out that sad ceiling fixture for something fab (and easily reversible).
Create Vignettes: Little corners of curated chaos go a long way in making your space feel designed.
Think Vertically: Storage doesn’t stop at eye level. Take it up—with style.
Renters, Rejoice
You don’t have to wait to own to make it home. And you definitely don’t need to blow your budget to do it with flair.
The Penny Chic Project is here to help you design like you mean it—lease, landlord, and limitations be damned. We turn temporary into timeless, constraints into creativity, and budgets into beautifully designed bliss.
So book your consult. Send us a photo of your sad beige rental wall. And get ready to fall in love with the space you’re in.
