Renters, D’Andrew and Gabrielle, share a large basement apartment with their son, Azariah. And while space may be plenty, the couple is struggling with layout, lack of light, and a zoneless cave that their toddler has taken over. Natalie has big layout change plans but runs into a snag when an interior wall challenges her renter friendly solution.
Interior designer, Natalie Chong, cracks the code on transforming transient spaces with nonpermanent solutions that give forever-home vibes.
A family of four looks to set down roots in a rental house that comes with the perfect postal code. With so much on the go, Chris and Caroline have become desensitized to the chaos they live in. Their hope is to find an adult sanctuary amidst the kid-friendly flow but they have no idea where to begin. Before Natalie can start the Rentovation, she needs to have a conversation about Chris’ nap zone.
Interior designer, Natalie Chong, cracks the code on transforming transient spaces with nonpermanent solutions that give forever-home vibes.
Renters Tanika and James have been dating for three years and are ready to “adult” in their uptown rental. With two cats, a bunny, and catch-all room that hosts a gym, home office and an art studio, they struggle to properly utilize the layout and square footage. Natalie has big ideas on how to turn this rental into an inviting home, but faulty electrical issues could derail her plan.
Justin lives a big-city lifestyle in a high-rise condo right downtown and after ten years of roommates, he can finally manage the rent on his own! But moving into the principal bedroom reveals his current furniture options don't work, and years of multiple roomies have taken a toll on the walls, appliances, and furniture. Natalie’s got her work cut out for her.
Kayla inherited her rental house from her Grandma, now she and boyfriend, David, want to make it look and feel like their own. Dated decor, family heirlooms, and hand-me-down furniture currently cloud their vision, and an oversized washer/dryer in the kitchen feels just as misplaced as the giant TV in the front room. Natalie plans on a room swap and kitchen refresh to personalize the rental, but only with Grandma’s blessing.
Sidney is in love with the main floor rental she is renting as she begins her law career in the big city. It’s an old house repurposed into multiple apartments which means the spaces seldom offer appropriate storage, zoning, and layout options. Transforming an underutilized pass through seems like the perfect fix until Natalie discovers a flaw in her desk design.
Renting an apartment above a shop reminds Teresa of her childhood, and recently she's invited boyfriend, Armin, to share her happy place. But finding a spot for everything they own is proving difficult and their bedroom is taking the brunt of it. Natalie wants to redesign the bedroom, refocus the living room, and update the kitchen.
Kevin is committed to making a downtown apartment his forever home, but currently feels stuck in the past as the space represents the party boy he was instead of the professional writer he’s grown to be. Natalie leans into rental-friendly wall treatments and a new look for Kevin’s kitchen …in the hope that he will finally cook and bake there!
Born and raised in the big city, Carley loves her neighbourhood and the basement apartment she lives in, but she’s trying to embrace her single girl era while surrounded by decor she shared with her ex. Natalie is determined to give her the sanctuary she deserves but quickly realizes that purging the past may be easier said than done.
Welcome to the bachelor pad! Best buds Jake, Freddy, and Joe have been roommates for almost a decade, still living amongst the hand-me-downs and frat furniture they’ve collected since college. The three agree it’s time for an upgrade but admit they have no idea where to begin. While a kitchen refresh is an obvious choice, reorganizing the entertainment zone presents challenges for Natalie when she can’t flip the switch on a vintage find.
Suburban renting means tons of green space, convenience and social gatherings but with three tweens, Mom’s Jhanary and Taz are struggling to stay current. Bedrooms still reflect the younger versions of their children and the living room has become more of a kids’ cave than hosting quarters. Natalie knows exactly how to update the townhouse!