Despite the Small Size, This SF Rental Fits Two Work-from-Home Spots

Adrienne Breaux
·3 min read
Beige living room with gold sofa, blue curved accent chairs, blue rug, and lots of plants
beige/off white living room with blue rug and matching curved blue velvet chairs
Area of beige dining room with bar, bookshelves, and plants
Beige/off white dining area with round white table and blue chairs
Off white/beige kitchen with white cabinets and dark brown floor
Beige bedroom with bed with gold bedding, plants, and neutral tones
Beige workspace area in bedroom with white desk, office chair, and artwork
Beige bathroom with white cabinets and white tiled shower
floor plan of San Francisco apartment

ABOUT THIS TOUR

HOME TYPE: Apartment

LOCATION: San Francisco, California

STYLE: Colorful

BEDROOMS: 1

SQUARE FEET: 730

Melissa Padilla, dedicated civil rights and human rights attorney, and Avaneesh Narla have rented this 730-square-foot apartment in San Francisco for only six months, but they’ve filled every inch with stories of “adventure, passion, and the joy of coming home,” Melissa begins.

beige/off white living room with blue rug and matching curved blue velvet chairs

The living room is a hub of plants, travel finds, and also the home of Melissa’s functional and comfortable office area, where she says she “navigates the intricacies of the legal world amidst a backdrop of vibrant colors and lush greenery.” Avaneesh’s home office is carved out of their serene bedroom, where, although tiny in space, his workspace “exudes efficiency and charm, providing him with a sanctuary for productivity and creative pursuits.”

Beige workspace area in bedroom with white desk, office chair, and artwork

Together, the couple has created a place to both live and work in, as well as a “sanctuary infused with the spirit of travel and exploration” where their “shared love for discovering new cultures and cuisines is evident in every corner,” thanks to the eclectic collection of travel mementos brought back from their travels. There’s art on the walls, like the handcrafted tapestry from Peru, and there are spirits, like a bottle of xtabentún from Mexico’s Yucatán. “Each piece tells a tale of distant lands and unforgettable experiences, serving as constant reminders of the richness and diversity of the world,” she writes.

Area of beige dining room with bar, bookshelves, and plants

“In all, this urban oasis is a place where work and leisure seamlessly coexist, where the spirit of adventure is celebrated, and where every day feels like a new journey waiting to unfold,” Melissa writes.

Resources

Beige living room with gold sofa, blue curved accent chairs, blue rug, and lots of plants

LIVING ROOM

Beige/off white dining area with round white table and blue chairs

DINING AREA

  • Dining table — Wayfair

  • Chairs — Walmart

  • Our kitchen island — Wayfair

Beige bedroom with bed with gold bedding, plants, and neutral tones

BEDROOM

Beige bathroom with white cabinets and white tiled shower

BATHROOM

  • Soleil half bath rug — Opalhouse

  • Soap dispenser — Opalhouse

Thanks, Melissa and Avaneesh!

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

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