I don’t know how many times I hear from friends and clients, “I don’t want to invest too much, this is a rental, after all.” And then three years later they’re still living in that same rental with that same ‘good enough’ decor…
![modern global style living room | via coco+kelley](https://cassandralavalle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_3245.jpg)
Well, this space is the opposite of that story. A rental-turned-home in less than a month, this room proves that it pays to invest in your home – whether permanent or not!
![modern global style living room in a classic SF apartment | via coco+kelley](https://cassandralavalle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_3273.jpg)
I love how soft and inviting this space is. The piles of texture in the pillows, rug and blankets, along with the warm white walls create a dreamy, relaxing seating area and the rugs do double duty in covering up a less-than-ideal wood floor.
The two more ‘masculine’ chairs flanking that ultra-feminine fireplace are a perfect juxtaposition, and the modern lines in the furniture help to ease the very traditional architecture.
![modern global style living room in a classic SF apartment | via coco+kelley](https://cassandralavalle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_3291.jpg)
There are some nice plays on scale here too with some of the accessories – like the miniature marble tables hosting an oversized vase. With the seating all low to the ground too, you feel like you’re sinking into the space…
![modern global mantel styling | via coco+kelley](https://cassandralavalle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_3363.jpg)
I’m also appreciating that while there are many ‘global’ accessories going on in the space, it still feels fresh and classic – a perfect combination in my book, and one that i’ll be going for in my own living room soon as well!
![modern global style living room in a classic SF apartment | via coco+kelley](https://cassandralavalle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/rue-living-room.jpg)
And how perfect is that little seating nook by the window – a great way to fill a space and provide its own little moment.
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