How to Create Coziness on a Budget: A Couple Remodeled Their Rental Apartment and Shared Tips

Thinking you can't live comfortably in a rented place? Leslie Stevens and John Olman from California proved the opposite.

Grab a few secrets from these folks who help you fall in love with someone else's square meters as if they were your own.

1. Conscious Decor

All decorative items should have meaning. Don't clutter space with things you just don't want to throw away.

For example, in this house, photos of John's father hang on the walls in the hallway, and the knitted blanket in the living room was a gift from Leslie's motherland.

2. No Extra Stuff

Every item finds its owner, so Leslie always generously gives away unnecessary things. Try not to throw away without thought what's already out of use, but instead give it to other people.

3. Favorite Things in the Center of Composition

The interior of this apartment is built around a large stereo system, as Leslie is a music lover. She carries all four speakers with her to maintain the feeling of homey coziness.

4. Not Too Many Storage Spaces

The only shelf in the bathroom didn't become a barrier for Leslie and John, because it helped them be less wasteful. Additionally, it simplified and accelerated cleaning.

5. More Imagination

Right after moving in, the couple didn’t even have money for a sofa. But they made a kitchen bench from wooden boxes that friends left behind due to no longer needing them. Handmade furniture and decor items add individuality to the interior.

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