"Bergen's former "weird corner" sat within the large, open room in her 1920s Edwardian San Francisco apartment that serves as both her dining and living areas. "What I didn't like was how impractical it felt; it was wasted space," she says. "What I did like was the potential - the corner was tucked, naturally cozy, and I could imagine it becoming a perfect little nook with the right design ... I wanted to honor [my home's] charm while giving it a modern, folk-inspired twist.""
"The lighting got a renter-friendly upgrade. Bergen also swapped out the light fixtures for new pendants - "a small but renter-friendly change that tied everything together," she says. One of her favorite details is how the diamond pattern of the lights matches the floors and the new art print. She finished off the corner with a new lamp, some books she found for free on the street, a thrifted bowl, and a plant from Facebook Marketplace."
"In total, the transformation cost just over $1,000, and Bergen says she's proud of the final result that functions as a breakfast spot, a work zone, and a place to gather with friends."
An awkward, tucked corner in a 1920s Edwardian San Francisco apartment was transformed into a cozy dining nook within the open dining and living room. The corner previously felt impractical and wasted but showed potential as a naturally cozy spot. Design choices aimed to honor the home's charm while adding a modern, folk-inspired twist. Renter-friendly pendant lighting tied the space together, with a diamond pattern that complements floors and art. The space was finished with a lamp, free street-found books, a thrifted bowl, and a marketplace plant. The makeover cost just over $1,000 and now serves as a breakfast spot, work zone, and gathering area, giving the resident renewed confidence and a reminder that personalization requires intention rather than ownership.
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