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In our Not Boring Rentals series, we spotlight L.A. rentals with style. From perfect gallery walls to temporary decor hacks, these renters get creative, even in small spaces. And Angelenos need the inspiration: Most are renters.
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After finding an apartment where he could have a big enough dining room to entertain, Julio Miranda-Martin set about making it his own, which meant a room-to-room paint makeover and warm lighting.
After living in 12 spaces over 10 years, Tori Adams made a home in a rented Beverly Hills bungalow. She worked with Kiki Tolles of Rooms by Kiki to give her home a fresh feel.
Former Bay Area residents Tess van Hulsen and Andrew Chait created a California Coastal vibe inside their Westwood condo with thrifted furnishings and antique treasures.
Inspired by his cats, a doctor created a warm and elegant refuge out of a modern “white box” in L.A.
Evelyn Bauer has been a collector for 65 years. Downsizing to a two-bedroom apartment hasn’t stopped her.
Chris Rose, an L.A. writer, producer and director, created his own video library, which includes more than 250 titles.
Ohio-born director and screenwriter Tyler Piña dreamed of living in Los Angeles. It ended up better than he had imagined.
When a couple found their dream apartment in Beachwood Canyon, they discovered a community of dog lovers outside their fourplex. “Everyone knows our dogs’ names,” Natalie Babcock says with a smile.
They brought their 412-square-foot, rent-controlled apartment to life with bold patterns on the furniture and colorful artwork on the walls.
After years of renting in Los Feliz, 68-year-old artist Debra Weiss was forced to look for a new place to live after she was evicted from her longtime apartment.
A magical Mediterranean-style penthouse, rumored to have been rented by Stevie Nicks in 1971, offers a safe place to land for entrepreneur Caitlin Villarreal.
With its colorful charm, Abraham and Cecilia Beltran’s Long Beach apartment is a welcoming hub for their family.
For a lover of historical fiction and classic literature, Catie Brown creates a cottagecore aesthetic that brings warmth and character to her 1963 apartment.
Art director Mary Kenny transformed her 600-square-foot apartment in L.A. with budget-friendly DIY projects and thrift store finds.
With Southern California home prices at an all-time high, it’s no surprise most Angelenos rent. Show us your rental and tell us how you’ve made it special.
