I had looked at many other apartments within my budget that were about the same size, and this one was the best one I visited,” he admits.

It was the large amount of natural light that really attracted Pereira to this space. As well as the fact that the small studio came with a little outdoor terrace.

“For me natural light is essential; it affects my mood and the fact that this studio is on the top floor of the building really allows for the natural light to come through,” he writes.

I mainly gave the whole space, inside and out, a fresh coat of paint. That gave it a much fresher look. I did little things like change the handles of the kitchen cabinets. The original backsplash was black, and I changed it out for a gray one.

• Sofa bed —  IKEA
• Throw pillows — IKEA
• Coffee table — Part DIY / Part IKEA
• TV console — IKEA
• Round vintage suitcase — Street find
• Stone sculpture — Made by Salva
• Skateboard — Decathlon
• Pendant lamp — IKEA

• Coffee machine — DeLonghi
• Round mirror — Natura Casa

• Wooden map — DIY
• Side table — Street find
• Shelf — IKEA
• Mirror — IKEA

• Table and chairs — Street find

Thanks, Salva!

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