A Glamorous & Intriguing Los Angeles Apartment

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Esteban CortezPhotographer
Esteban CortezPhotographer
Esteban is a photographer and writer in Oakland, California. When he isn't taking photos or writing for Apartment Therapy, he obsesses over his record collection and which antique store to visit next.
updated Apr 30, 2019

A Glamorous & Intriguing Los Angeles Apartment

Written by

Esteban CortezPhotographer
Esteban CortezPhotographer
Esteban is a photographer and writer in Oakland, California. When he isn't taking photos or writing for Apartment Therapy, he obsesses over his record collection and which antique store to visit next.
updated Apr 30, 2019
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Name: Erik Kenneth Staalberg
Location: Miracle Mile — Los Angeles, California
Size: 1,000 square feet
Years lived in: 1.5 years, rented

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After searching countless websites every day for months, Erik finally found his dream apartment: A charming, pre-war historic building in Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile. Though it wasn’t perfect when he moved in, its been a complete passion project and continues to be everyday. Each day, Erik might rearrange his art collection or replace a switch plate, which makes all the difference — each day, it shines brighter, he says.

As soon as he moved in, he knew he wanted to fill it with only things he loves: family heirlooms, unique art, and lots of texture. It’s always a work in progress, but Erik already feels as though his apartment is his temple — a place where he can feel inspired each day and a space where he can entertain his eccentric friends. “Suite 4 in my building is known for the characters parading in and out, the disco blasting out of the record player, and constant cackling out the window,” he says. “It’s a watering hole for good times — a space that feels equal parts glamorous and intriguing.”

Resources:

LIVING ROOM
Sofa — West Elm
Coffee table — Built by my grandfather in his garage in the 1950s
National park photograph on credenza — Steph Morris
Mirror above desk — Anthropologie
Three-legged chair — Fairfax Flea ( I’ve recovered it three times and counting!)

PARLOR
Dining chairs — Inherited from my late cousin Heather
Chandelier — EBTH
1930s radio — Belonged to my great grandmother
Woven rug — Target
Pink vintage vase on dinning table — Antique mall in Hermosa Beach

BEDROOM
Rug — Dash & Albert
Cream thick-knit blanket — Hand-me-down from a co-worker (thanks Tessa!)
Accordion sconces — Gift from mom when I was in high school
Love at First Sight art — From an invitation to my brother’s wedding
Shag pillow right now — CB2

BATHROOM
Towels — Target
Bath bombs — Whole Foods Market
Gallery wall — Art collected throughout my travels
White linen curtains — Made by my dear friend Ross
Alarm clock — Pottery Barn

Thanks, Erik!


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