Renters Built a Dream Brooklyn Loft with DIY Furniture (and Lots of Plywood!)
Briefly

Christine Leahy and Nik Sparks have transformed their 750-square-foot rental loft into a personalized home over two years. The space, initially a blank canvas, posed challenges in storage and functional design to accommodate their lifestyle with two dogs. Christine's previous home innovations were repurposed here, maintaining a sense of continuity. The couple successfully blended their tastes while ensuring the home remained comfortable and functional for both work and leisure, showcasing creativity in maximizing a rental's potential.
"It's been a journey to parse out how to optimize storage, make things comfortable and functional, and more broadly combine our possessions and respective tastes."
"It served as a blank canvas where we could really make it whatever we wanted."
"The biggest challenge the couple faced was making the space functional for both of us - two people, two dogs, and all the stuff that comes with that many creatures in one space."
"We wanted something that was both functional and discreet."
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