Not only is it a cozy and stylish space for Hiro (who Kylen says loves to get up high), the extra adorable element to the cat space (and possibly the key to its virality) is that it’s a near-perfect copy of the apartment’s living room decor.

“I guess you could call it a … copycat room,” cleverly reads the Instagram post caption.

Kylen and Paul, who’s a fellow actor as well as musician-sound designer, have rented this 950-square-foot Los Angeles apartment for about half a year. “I was a Zillow gremlin for about four weeks straight and spotted this place within the first 5 minutes it was listed online and requested a tour,” Kylen begins.

“We moved to LA from Austin so we technically moved in without seeing this place in person (we did have a friend who graciously offered to tour it to make sure it was real, so that was super helpful), but what initially caught my eye was the huge private patio and loft area — having our own office spaces was a dream.”

Because they both work from home, Kylen says it was important they create a “calm space to be able to work and feel at ease, especially after days on set or days where I’m creating content for work at home and making a mess.” She describes her style as always-evolving, with a little bit of “cozy minimalist with Japandi and mid-century modern notes” but says she’s recently been “adding in more color and humor through little items throughout the apartment.”

The cute cat loft isn’t the only DIY that the couple has done in the rental apartment. “I always try to implement renter friendly-ish upgrades, like the peel and stick tiles in the bathroom and kitchen,” Kylen admits. “I’m a renter who isn’t afraid to drill a few holes in the wall, and I think that’s allowed me to expand my view of what’s possible in a rented space.” Kylen’s favorite DIY in the space (besides the kitty spot, of course) is the headboard and hanging nightstands in the bedroom. And a cute corner was turned into a little DIY guest space, too.

• Davis 85” sofa — Wayfair (mine is secondhand, though)
• Credenza — Wayfair

• Floor tiles — Amazon

• Bamboo pole wrap — Amazon

• Peel and stick tiles — Amazon
• Over the toilet shelf — Umbra

• Desk — Moss Design

Thanks, Kylen and Paul!

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.

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