Hardware Retailing The Industry's Source for Insights and Information
With higher mortgage prices and a tight housing market, many are choosing to rent homes rather than purchase. According to the Home Improvement Research Institute’s Renter’s Home Improvement Activity 2024 study, renters prioritize affordable, DIY and high-impact upgrades, like kitchen and bath improvements, to personalize their homes.
Hardware Retailing recommends these five renter-friendly products for kitchen and bathroom upgrades.
Peel-and-Stick Tile
The Peel-and-Stick Removable Tiles from Home Roots are applied in three steps: peel, position and remove air bubbles. 10.7 square feet of tile come in each box and the tiles are heat-resistant.
These subway tiles from WallPops feature a 3D glossy finish and one pack comes with four sheets of tile, covering 3.06 square feet.
Drawer and Cabinet Pulls
Brass Bee’s Solid Brass Kitchen Pull Handles are made from solid brass, 30 millimeters in diameter and available in three brass options: polished, antique or satin.
This Appoint Cabinet Pull from Amerock is made from zinc, comes in a variety of materials and sizes and includes mounting hardware.
Bathroom Lighting
This vanity light from Elk Home is a mid-century modern light fixture featuring three light bulbs, a slender, multi-tone frame and is available in Antique Gold or Matte White.
