The biggest design challenge in the apartment project was what to do with bedroom #2--which adjoined the kitchen and therefore (in my opinion) needed to function as a combination bedroom/living room. I decided to push the twin bed against the wall and use a throw blanket and a line of pillows to give it a bit more of a "sofa" feel. That way, this room--while still a place to sleep--would also provide an appropriate place to hang out, listen to the radio, read, or chat with a visitor.
Across from the sofa, I really wanted to put a shelf for some books and a clock. I also thought that a little chair over here would really be excellent because without one, there is no place to sit other than at the table or on the sofa/bed. With a tight budget, I decided to use the Salvation Army. I knew we were working with red, orange, and brown so I thought my chances of finding something clean and appropriate to the color scheme were decent. I was thrilled when I spotted this dainty little arm chair for a great price!
We put 3 picture frames around the apartment. Hopefully the new resident can eventually fill these with some family photos, but for now we used some vintage California postcards.
We filled a book shelf with some of the past favorites of the Brilliant Babes Book Club and other nice material.
Here is a view from the front door of what it all looked like together:
