600-Square-Foot Los Angeles Studio Apartment

Title: Marlee Bever and My cat, Mira
Location: Los Feliz — Los Angeles, California
Kind of residence: Studio Condo
Measurement: 600 sq. ft
Years lived in: 1 yr, renting

Inform us just a little (or rather a lot) about your property and the individuals who dwell there: Me and my 12-year-old cat Mira moved to our vivid, 600-square-foot studio a yr in the past in Los Feliz (neighborhood in East LA), and we couldn’t be happier! After a current residing state of affairs went south, I knew I wanted a change and to discover a place to really feel my finest. Everybody who is aware of me would say my place is unquestionably “Marlee,” and that’s so vital to me. From the daring pinks and oranges to household classic gadgets and all my hidden brass cats, it’s my little magical paradise. Even in a studio house, I nonetheless discover new issues so as to add and ideal, just like the wall I simply painted behind my mattress. For me, it’s all about discovering the right little items to suit and beautify each house.

Describe your property’s model in 5 phrases or much less: Eclectic, whimsical, colourful, vivid, magical.

What’s your favourite room and why? I actually solely have one room, however I really like my bed room space! It’s the closest to the massive again window and will get a lot gentle, plus once I open my home windows I get up listening to the birds within the morning—simply name me Snow White! It’s additionally my favourite place to take photographs of Mira napping within the solar; it’s additionally her favourite spot within the house. With my large brass mirror, it’s the right photograph backdrop for these morning IG photographs.

What’s the very last thing you purchased (or discovered!) in your residence? Throughout this quarantine and now having to work at home indefinitely, I made a decision to purchase a desk and use it as a nightstand subsequent to 1 aspect of my mattress. Though a desk isn’t essentially a enjoyable buy, it was undoubtedly essential and added just a little additional character to the room! Plus, it offers me extra space so as to add little trinkets and books to stack on.

Any recommendation for creating a house you’re keen on? Particularly now, we’re spending a lot time in our houses and areas and it’s so vital to make it really really feel like YOU! I’ve lived in areas the place I couldn’t specific my artistic freedom and for me, that was particularly laborious since I really like vivid colours and funky designs combined.

So ensure you make your house one thing that may at all times put a smile in your face. You don’t essentially must associate with traits both. I feel it’s simple to get caught up in what’s “in” proper now. For those who prefer it and it makes you content, then do it. For me personally, I feel it’s enjoyable to combine fashionable items with classic thrifty finds. It actually offers an area a mixture of tales and a novel vibe!

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