This Small 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.”
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ENTRYWAY
- Bookcase — Zig Zag Shelf by Hem
- Sideboard — Zara Home
- Mirror — Noir Mirror by Perigold
- Hooks — Zara Home
LIVING ROOM
- TV Console — Viggo Floating TV Console by Hernest
- Wall Sconces — Vintage from Retro Vintage Denmark on Etsy
- Art — High resolution images downloaded from Google; Frames/framing by FRAMEBRIDGE
- Coffee Table — Stump Coffee Table by Hem (discontinued)
- Stool — All Wood Rocket stool by Hem
- Table Lamp — Farrah Table Lamp by Magnolia
- Blanket Basket — Modern Weave Rattan Basket by West Elm
DINING ROOM
- Pendant — Siya Pendant from lightsandlamps.com
- Table — Vincent DIning Table from Castlery
- Dining Chairs — Vintage from The Shop Job on Etsy
- Art — Artist Marin Vaan Zaal from PSTR Studio
- Bench @ Window (not pictured) — Bookmatch Bench from Hem
- Drapes — Anthropologie
- Cafe Curtains — Emerald Acre Shop on Etsy
- Rug — Soloba Rug by Revival Rugs
OFFICE
- Desk — Adjustable Alle desk by Hem (Discontinued)
- Chair — Kendo Swivel Chair by Hem
- Desk Storage — Lewan Drawer Mobile Steel File Cabinet by Inbox Zero on Wayfair
- Floor Lamp — Eleanor Floor Lamp by Lightology.com
- Air Purifier — Blueair
BEDROOM
- Bed frame — The Low Fuji Attic bed by Getlaidbeds.com
- Vanity desk — Statement Knob Desk by West Elm Kids
- Lounge Chair — Puffy Chair designed by Faye Toogood for Hem
- Bedding — Quince
- Throw Pillows — Hem
- Drapes — Anthropologie
- Art — “Golden” by Nicole Mason for The Poster Club
- Rug — Picnic by Revival Rugs
- Pendant — Ellipse Shade by HAY plus hardware from Colorcord.com
- Table Lamps — Ceramic Table Lamps by DAP77Art on Etsy
- Side Tables — TileCubeStudioUA on Etsy
This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.
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