This industrial-boho rental apartment design project focused on harmonising a young couple’s contrasting styles living together for the first time. Their styles were both present, but clashing, leaving the space feeling disjointed, lacking colour, and without a clear sense of flow.

Since the apartment is a rental, we couldn’t change the floor plan or make any structural adjustments. That meant working entirely within the existing layout: no moving walls, no repositioning the kitchen. But even within those limits, there was so much potential.

I focused on rebalancing the open space, creating two distinct yet connected zones for living and dining. A wooden beam (already part of the architecture) became a subtle visual divider, and the new furniture layout uses the sofa to define the living area while also anchoring the room with a clear focal point.

The living space now includes a variety of seating options to make it feel both inviting and flexible, ideal for relaxing or hosting guests around the coffee table. Near the kitchen, I carved out a small but characterful coffee station, giving the couple a colourful corner to enjoy their daily ritual.

The dining area now feels more spacious and breathable, with negative space around the table making movement easier and the whole space feel lighter, especially under the sloped ceiling.

The colour palette was inspired by one of the client’s favourite paintings and blends boho softness with an urban, industrial edge. It finally brings their two styles together, creating a space that feels intentional, personal, and just right for this new chapter.