Modern Living Room Redo | Apartment Therapy
It’s hard to feel comfortable and cozy in a living space that’s seen better days. At Sarah Clark and her girlfriend’s place, the worn-out living room was definitely ready for an upgrade—and the couple was definitely ready to be able to relax in a more modern space. “This home was built in 1918 and retrofit with one bad patch job after another ever since,” Sarah says. “The walls are made of plaster and had dozens of holes, cracks, and dings covered by paint that was at least 25 years old, according to the landlord.”
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the pair found themselves spending a lot of extra time in the space—so it felt like the right time to finally make it as warm and inviting as possible. The couple aren’t exactly new to DIY, thanks to a unique arrangement with their landlord. “I have an agreement with my landlord