The Vintage Tiles Made a Renter Fall in Love with This 100-Year-Old Apartment

“It’s hard to put a label on what my space’s style is since I feel I tend to just take a bit of what I love the most from lots of sources. I think I take inspiration from old cottage-y/farmhouse spaces having grown up in the South, but I also love a mid-century vibe, so there’s definitely a mix of both. I think any time I’m moving into a new spot, my ultimate goal is for anyone to walk into my house and feel warm, cozy, and at home,” Neven continues.

“I’m definitely a homebody. It takes something really special to get me to leave the house. Every corner of my space holds something meaningful — whether it’s a memory, a story, or just something that makes me feel good. I’ve always loved architecture and design, so I have stacks of those books scattered all over,” Neven says.

“To me, the most important thing about your home is that it feels like yours. We all pull inspiration from outside sources, but the pieces that truly make a space special — a blanket your grandma knit, a photo of you and your friends, a ceramic piece you made yourself —those things never go out of style. Your home should reflect you and tell your story. That’s what really makes a place feel like home.”

• Yellow Rug — Rugs USA
• Lantern — HAY
• Chair — IMG Luna
• Stool — Aalto
• BOAXEL Shelving — IKEA

• Brown Striped Rug — Etsy
• Ladder Back Chairs — Facebook Marketplace
• Drop Leaf Table — Facebook Marketplace
• Plaid Tablecloth — Hodgson’s Antiques in Pasedena
• Pendant Light — Amazon
• Artwork — Peter Shire

• Table Light — Etsy

• Rug — Hook & Loom
• Bed Frame — CB2
• Sheets — Brooklinen
• Floor Lamp — Noguchi
• Ceiling Light — Tulip
• Art — Rose Bowl Flea Market
• Striped Blanket — eBay

• Art — Estate Sale
• Towels — Parachute
• Hand Soap — Aesop Reverence

Thanks, Neven!

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.

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