Welcome to Cheap Thrills: Where Style Inspo Meets Savings
Welcome to Cheap Thrills: Where Style Inspo Meets Savings
If you’ve ever stared at your rental walls and thought, “There’s gotta be a way to make this feel more me without risking my security deposit,” then congrats—you’ve just found your new favorite corner of the internet.
Here at the Thrifted Touch, I believe your home should be a vibe, not an afterthought. And just because you rent doesn’t mean you have to settle for bland, uninspired spaces. That’s where Cheap Thrills comes in—your go-to guide for transforming secondhand finds into first-rate style, no mortgage required.
This series is all about helping you make the most of your space with creativity, personality, and a little thrifting magic. And if you're curious about the journey that led to the Thrifted Touch, or just looking for some extra inspiration from a personal perspective, check out the From Dusty to Designer: Confessions of a Thrift Addict series—a behind-the-scenes look at my thrifting adventures and design philosophy.
Now, let’s get into it—because your dream space isn’t going to style itself.
1. Renter Struggles Are Real—But Your Style Shouldn’t Be
A perfectly curated bedroom that proves style doesn’t have to come with a high price tag—just a little creativity and thrift magic!
Bestie, do you ever find yourself trapped in a doom scroll, drooling over stunning home décor, only to remember—oh yeah—you rent? And suddenly, all those grand design ideas feel pointless because you can’t paint, you can’t swap fixtures, and you definitely can’t rip out those sad beige cabinets?
Trust me, I get it. Renting often feels like living in someone else’s vision of “home,” where your only design freedom is rearranging furniture and hoping command strips hold. But here’s the truth: just because you don’t own your space doesn’t mean you can’t own your style.
Your home should be a vibe, not an afterthought. You don’t need major renovations or a long-term mortgage to create a space that feels uniquely you. The days of feeling completely limited by rental rules? O-V-E-R. It’s time to shake things up and turn your space into something that looks and feels like home—no permission slip required.
So, how do you break free from the rental design rut and make your space feel like yours—without landing on your landlord’s naughty list? That’s exactly what Cheap Thrills is here to help with. We’re ditching the ‘I guess this is fine’ mindset and stepping into spaces that feel effortlessly stylish, unapologetically you, and 100% rental-friendly.
2. What Cheap Thrills Is All About—And Why You Need It
A living room that nails the balance between vintage charm and modern flair—proof that thrifted finds can transform any space into a masterpiece.
Cheap Thrills is for my apartment-dwelling besties—the ones who, quite frankly, are grossly underrepresented in the interior design world. Let’s be real: most home décor content is geared toward homeowners showing off their grand renovation reveals, sprawling houses with endless space, and designer-curated aesthetics. Meanwhile, I’m over here wondering where these influencers find the money for the house, the renovations, and the sofa that costs more than my entire yearly car payment. (Oh wait, I don’t even have a car—guess that proves my point.)
This series isn’t just for homeowners with unlimited budgets—it’s for renters like you and me. And more than that, it’s not just another guide for the budget-conscious queens of the world. Cheap Thrills is real-life inspiration for what we can actually achieve in an apartment, no matter the rental restrictions.
That’s why I created the Thrifted Touch—your one-stop shop for stylish, renter-friendly living. I’m spilling all the tea on my best thrift tips and hacks, dishing out the drama from my thrifting and apartment-hunting adventures, and even helping you find your dream rental and move like a pro. Because you don’t need to wait for a house to create a home that feels so you.
But who exactly is this series for?
3. Who’s It For: My Renting Besties, This One’s for You
A stunning thrifted mirror makes a grand statement in a renter-friendly entryway—because style should reflect you, not your lease agreement!
If you’ve ever felt like stylish, curated interiors are reserved for homeowners—or if you’ve ever stared at rental walls wondering how to make sad beige or millennial gray feel like you—welcome, bestie. You’re exactly who Cheap Thrills was made for.
This series is for:
Apartment dwellers tired of bland, cookie-cutter spaces but unsure how to add personality without breaking lease rules.
Renters who want style but feel creatively stuck because they can’t paint, renovate, or swap out fixtures.
Budget-conscious babes who refuse to settle for boring, cheap-looking décor and want their space to feel thoughtfully curated, not like a rushed college dorm setup.
Thrift lovers & DIY queens who live for the thrill of secondhand shopping and want inspiration on how to style their unique finds.
My girlies who are tired of social media feeds pushing trendy aesthetics when all they really want is a vibe so uniquely them that it can’t be replicated in some big-box store.
Anyone in a temporary space—whether you’re renting long-term, in a short-term lease, or even just passing through—who still wants a home that feels like theirs.
You don’t need to own a house to create a home that feels like you. And now that we know who this series is for, let’s talk about exactly what you’ll get out of it. Because Cheap Thrills isn’t just about making a rental work—it’s about making it work for you.
4. What You’ll Get: Thrifting Hacks, Styling Magic & Rental-Friendly Fixes
Consider this your official reminder—thrifting hacks, styling magic, and rental-friendly fixes are just a blog away!
At the Thrifted Touch, we’re all about turning secondhand scores into first-rate style, and Cheap Thrills is here to help you do exactly that. This series is packed with inspiration, styling hacks, and renter-friendly solutions that prove you don’t need to own a house (or drop a fortune) to create a space that’s uniquely you.
Here’s what you can expect from Cheap Thrills:
Room-by-room inspiration—showing you how to transform even the most uninspiring rental into a curated space with personality.
Styling secondhand finds—so your thrifted treasures don’t just fit in, they stand out in all the right ways.
Creative decorating hacks—because we’re working with lease restrictions, not against them.
Aesthetic without the algorithm—helping you ditch the “trendy” look for something that feels so unique it can’t be replicated at a large retailer.
But The Thrifted Touch isn’t just about Cheap Thrills—it’s the ultimate go-to source for stylish, budget-friendly, and rental-friendly living. Across our other series, we cover everything our community needs to thrive:
Your one-stop destination for all things thrifted, stylish, and rental-friendly—The Thrifted Touch is here to help you live your best budget-friendly life!
From Rookie to Refined: Mastering the Thrift Scene for Beginners – Your crash course in thrifting, helping you score secondhand treasures like a pro.
Flat Out Fabulous: A Guide to Securing Your Dream Apartment – Because before you decorate, you need to find the right place to call home.
Cardboard Chronicles: Moving Made Simple – Stress-free moving tips so you can pack, relocate, and settle into your new space like a seasoned pro.
From Dusty to Designer: Confessions of a Thrift Addict – A personal peek into my thrifting adventures, DIY wins (and fails), and the wild stories behind my best finds.
Timeless Treasures: Thrifted Styles Through the Ages – Bringing historic design aesthetics to life with secondhand finds.
From Shelves to Styled: Making Secondhand Finds Into First-Rate Style – Monthly thrift hauls and transformations to keep the inspiration coming.
And so much more!
No matter where you are in your renter, decorator, or thrifter journey, the Thrifted Touch has you covered. Consider this your go-to space for finding inspiration, getting thrifty with it, and making your rental feel like home. But more than that, it’s about coming together with a like-minded community—a group of creative souls who just want to carve out their own little corner of heaven in a world of chaos. Because at the end of the day, home isn’t about square footage or ownership—it’s about creating a space that feels like you.
Ready to Shake Up Your Space? Let’s Do This!
A thrifted mirror with serious main character energy—reflecting a perfectly styled bedroom that proves secondhand finds are first-rate treasures.
Your rental might come with rules, but your style? Limitless. Cheap Thrills is here to prove that you don’t need a permanent address to create a home that feels like you. Whether you're thrifting your way to a designer look, hacking your lease-friendly décor, or simply making your space feel like the sanctuary you deserve, you’ve got a whole community of like-minded besties here to inspire and hype you up.
And speaking of stylish upgrades—one of the easiest ways to elevate your space? A stunning mirror. But not just any mirror—the right one. Lucky for you, I’ve got all the tips you need to find the perfect thrifted mirror without ending up with a warped funhouse reflection.
Next up: Mirror Mirror On The Wall: How To Thrift The Best One Of Them All because nothing makes a space feel bigger, brighter, and more you than a perfectly styled mirror.
Let’s chat! Drop a comment and tell me: What’s your biggest struggle with decorating a rental? Lease restrictions? Storage space? Finding pieces that feel like you? Let’s swap ideas and get creative together!