From Popsugar · Lena Felton · · 1m 20s
13 Items That Transformed My San Francisco Apartment
How I upgraded a tiny SF apartment with affordable, stylish pieces.
In brief
How I upgraded a tiny SF apartment with affordable, stylish pieces. Lena Felton transformed her San Francisco one-bedroom apartment using 13 affordable home items to make it feel like home. Originally reported by Popsugar.
Why I started the refresh
After moving into a one-bedroom San Francisco apartment a year ago, we stalled on decorating until rent prices rose.
Living room transformation
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I replaced the 5x8 rug with a Novogratz Tallulah Wool Indoor Rug for $265 and added a Red Barrel Studio 71" Tall Arched Bookcase for $230.
Kitchen upgrades
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We bought Quince Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan Set for $120 and Japanese Damascus Steel Knife Block Set for $150 to improve kitchen functionality.
Bedroom refresh
I hung a Tiny Giants poster print for $77 and upgraded bedding with Brooklinen Washed Classic Comforter for $212.
Bathroom improvements
We added an Ophelia & Co. Green Sardine Can Bath Mat for $33, CCINPPY Ceramic Cloud Jewelry Tray for $10, and Bobsweep Bio for $1,179.
Why these items work
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The pieces are affordable, sustainable, and designed to last, making them ideal for rental apartments with limited space.
The result
My apartment now feels like home with each item chosen to enhance functionality and style without breaking the bank.
The key point
Lena Felton transformed her San Francisco one-bedroom apartment using 13 affordable home items to make it feel like home.
