Interiors

Eclectic Short-term Rental

A living room with a fireplace, patterned rug, three armchairs at the window, a sofa with pillows, and a coffee table. Large windows with curtains and blinds, and a modern chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

A couple decided to convert their first-floor 2-bedroom apartment in a Boston suburb to a short-term rental. They wanted to avoid the often-canned look of these spaces, and create a fun and warm apartment for guests. With a tight budget, they were willing to put in some elbow grease by sourcing as many furnishings as possible from local Craigslist and doing small-scale refurbishing where needed (i.e., a coat of paint here, a new seat fabric there). We decided on a transitional look with a Scandinavian/mid-century emphasis, and focused larger budget line-items on new custom-fit blinds and window coverings, as well as all-new bedding. The result was a completely unique space that received rave reviews from guests.

Empty living room with three large windows, a radiator, hardwood floors, and a fireplace with a dark rounded stone exterior.

BEFORE

Living room fireplace with a stone and brick mantel, decorated with a green potted plant, two painted panels with floral designs, and two candle holders. A black metal and glass fireplace screen is in front of the firebox, and a modern black chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
A living room with a white coffee table holding a decorative tray with a small plant, and crochet coasters, a pink sofa with pillows, an end table with a lamp, a potted plant, and a window with pale curtains.
A potted green plant with yellow-edged leaves sits on a white marble table, with a clear glass vase and a brown glass bottle behind it. In the background, part of a yellow and pink couch and a table lamp are visible.
Living room corner with coral sofa, various colorful pillows, white coffee table with decorative tray and plant, two side tables with lamps, wall art of birds and flowers.

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