A couple decided to convert their first-floor 2-bedroom apartment in a Boston suburb to a short-term rental. They wanted to avoid the often-canned look of these spaces, and create a fun and warm apartment for guests. With a tight budget, they were willing to put in some elbow grease by sourcing as many furnishings as possible from local Craigslist and doing small-scale refurbishing where needed (i.e., a coat of paint here, a new seat fabric there). We decided on a transitional look with a Scandinavian/mid-century emphasis, and focused larger budget line-items on new custom-fit blinds and window coverings, as well as all-new bedding. The result was a completely unique space that received rave reviews from guests.