This LA Apartment's Lighting Is So Good, You'll Want to Keep the Big Light On

"This 675-square-foot apartment, located in a building from 1959, was recently renovated into a pretty plain and simple white box. "Nothing notable about it other than it had been updated with appliances and some additional tiled surfaces," begins Spencer Fried, who has rented this apartment for six months with his partner, Katelyn Merrill. Spencer and Katelyn both have design backgrounds, hers in corporate workplace design, and his in hospitality, specifically boutique hotels."

"So when the couple moved in, they decided to tackle this apartment like any other project and treat themselves like the clients. "We were keen to only pursue renter-friendly solutions, so we refrained from doing any architectural changes, painting, or applying new surface finishes," Spencer explains. "However, being renters didn't stop us from drawing up a plan and being hyper specific about each furnishing choice.""

""Affordable quality is what we looked for when sourcing furniture and decor. Having knowledge of a wide array of vendors came in handy. Also, Katelyn previously worked for the Swedish furniture company Hem, and she was able to get some great signature pieces of furniture at a discount from the various showroom moves she helped facilitate."> Start a discussion about this Tour in our Community Forum! Bookcase - Zig Zag Shelf by Hem Sideboard - Zara Home Mirror - Noir Mirror by Perigold Hooks - Zara Home"

A 675-square-foot apartment in a 1959 building was a plain white-box with updated appliances and some new tile. A renter couple with professional design backgrounds approached the space as a project and prioritized renter-friendly interventions. No architectural changes, painting, or new surface finishes were performed. The couple created a detailed furnishing plan and chose affordable, quality pieces from a range of vendors. Prior showroom experience provided access to discounted signature furniture items. The final approach balanced practicality and design within rental constraints using curated, nonpermanent solutions.

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