From Woman's World · Ryan Brennan · · 1m 30s
Influencer Spends $7,000 on Parisian Apartment Makeover
Nnedinma Obiwuru transformed her Austin rental into a Parisian retreat for $7,000 using renter-friendly tactics.
In brief
Nnedinma Obiwuru transformed her Austin rental into a Parisian retreat for $7,000 using renter-friendly tactics. Nnedinma Obiwuru spent $7,000 on a Parisian-inspired apartment makeover in Austin that focuses on renter-friendly, temporary upgrades. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Nnedinma Obiwuru's $7,000 Austin Apartment Transformation
Nnedinma Obiwuru spent about $7,000 turning her Austin rental into a Parisian-inspired retreat with vintage furniture and DIY features.
“The cool thing is that everything I build and design in the apartment is renter-friendly”
Renter-Friendly Budget Insights
68% of renters can’t afford a down payment, 49% can’t cover a monthly mortgage, and 42% can’t qualify for one according to a 2025 Federal Reserve report.
Finding Inspiration Before Buying
Obiwuru drew inspiration from Paris’s Relais Christine for her primary bedroom and New Orleans hotel Maison Metier for layered artwork.
DIY Projects Save Money
Obiwuru built a restaurant-style banquette for $700 and a collapsible bar for $80 using wood, foam, and fabric.
Thrifted Pieces Add Character
She found 51 picture frames at Goodwill stores for $100 and filled them with Harlem Renaissance and Prohibition-era artwork.
Spend on Daily Use Items
Obiwuru spent $1,000 on a large brown leather sofa while keeping smaller decorative purchases inexpensive or secondhand.
Flexible Design Choices
Obiwuru reworked an accent wall she had outgrown in a recent Instagram video rather than sticking to an earlier design.
Renter-Friendly Questions to Ask
Can I take this with me? Does this make the space more useful or personal? Can I get the look for less?
Here's the gist
Nnedinma Obiwuru spent $7,000 on a Parisian-inspired apartment makeover in Austin that focuses on renter-friendly, temporary upgrades.
