"Although Savanna Fernandez, her husband, and their four children (ages 19, 17, 8, and 5) have only lived in this spacious three-bedroom apartment in Irvine, California, for a year, it looks like the family's lived there much longer - and it definitely doesn't look like a rental. Savanna relocated to Irvine after accepting a new job, and explains that renting instead of owning "made the most sense during that transition.""
"I started in the living room, which is the heart of the home, and wanted to tackle the biggest eyesore - textured white walls that felt flat and uninspired. With just plywood panels, stain, and a handful of nails, I transformed them into what looks like built-ins. That project alone cost about $80 and completely changed the feel of the room."
Savanna Fernandez, her husband, and their four children live in a spacious three-bedroom apartment in Irvine, California, and have lived there for about a year. The apartment originally featured plain textured white walls and little character. Savanna relocated after accepting a new job and chose to rent during the transition. She completed renter-friendly, budget-conscious updates in every room, beginning with the living room. She installed stained plywood paneling to mimic built-ins for about $80. She layered mid-century furniture, revamped thrifted finds, and added travel-inspired design details. All updates are reversible while delivering a custom, lived-in look.
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