$800 Later, a Tiny Closet Becomes a Bright Office Space Brimming with Color

Juliana Arthuso creatively transformed her San Francisco apartment by converting a spacious closet into a distinctive office space, featuring elements that reflect modern Victorian style. With personalized touches such as a custom textile pattern and vibrant paint, she showcased her flair for design while maintaining a budget of only $800. Arthuso's approach to using organic materials highlights the blend of artistic expression with practical solutions in a small living area, emphasizing the importance of making the most of limited space and adding personality to a rental home.

"Although it was just a closet, it's now brimming with personality," she adds. How did she add said personality? With wood furniture, paint, and a textile on the walls - and it all cost about $800.

"The modern spin on Victorian [style] took shape in the closet-turned-office with a textile pattern I designed to emulate a fun wallpaper ... and the classic SF pastel lilac color..."

"I wanted to design my own piece and try out textile application rather than peel-and-stick wallpaper. It's also renter-friendly, reusable, more affordable, and adds a nice texture to the walls. I will say, the application was not as easy as peel-and-stick."

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