How can I make my kitchen look nicer or more comfortable?

How can I make my kitchen look nicer or more comfortable?
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answer:Will the landlord let you paint? Maybe tell him if he provides the paint you will do the work? If you could change the color of just one of the walls from the institutional white it would look much better. Otherwise hanging mirrors, paintings and or a shadow box might be the only options.
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