"It was during an eight-week-long search during lockdown five years ago that Emily Lawrence, the influencer manager at Hommey, found this 839-square-foot apartment in Melbourne, Australia, for rent. She loved the unit, in a building from around 1979, for a very specific reason. "[I]t felt spacious and open with the big windows with natural lighting and garden space," explains Emily, who posts about her home on TikTok as @emilyalexandrea."
""The photos listed on the real estate website weren't great, so I think that really helped me, as not many people showed up!" Emily admits of the unit, which she describes as being "[g]ray, flat, and generally very lifeless." But after five years - and it truly took about that long, considering she thrifted nearly 95% of the home - she's created a space that's cozy, welcoming, colorful, and, perhaps most importantly, "overall very Emily!""
Emily Lawrence found an 839-square-foot Melbourne apartment during an eight-week lockdown search and prioritized the unit's garden and large windows. The outdoor space enabled fresh air during strict lockdowns and allowed her to adopt a dog, Herbie. The apartment's interior initially felt gray, flat, and lifeless, and poor listing photos reduced applicant interest. Over five years, with about 95% of furnishings thrifted, Emily transformed the space into a cozy, welcoming, colorful home that reflects her personal tastes. Emily enjoys inviting guests and watching them notice and admire unique, meaningful decor pieces.
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