Rental Living Room Refresh
Kate Smali
Brief
A personalized rental living room refresh concept for an Airbnb apartment. The goal was to make a plain neutral living room feel warmer, more finished, more memorable and more welcoming without a full renovation.
Process
I created the concept direction, color palette, visual story and before/after styling transformation. The refresh focused on warm beige tones, soft red accents, layered textiles, curtains, rug, lighting and a custom printable artwork with a girl in a striped skirt.
After
After — finished visual concept and styling direction
Before
Before — starting point before the refresh
Custom Artwork
Custom artwork — printable artwork created for this room's color story and mood
Outcome
The result is a softer, warmer and more memorable rental living room with a clear before/after contrast. The space now feels more styled, inviting and guest-ready while staying realistic and easy to recreate with affordable decor and textiles.
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Posted Jun 2, 2026
