{"id":3429,"date":"2020-08-12T18:44:43","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T10:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=3429"},"modified":"2020-09-14T23:00:08","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T15:00:08","slug":"saigon-tiny-home-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/saigon-tiny-home-makeover\/","title":{"rendered":"Saigon Man Turns Dilapidated 9-Square-Meter Rental Apartment Into Dream Home, Wowing Netizens"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saigon man renovated tiny rental apartment into dream home<\/h2>\n
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We all have our own ideas of a dream home, and if you\u2019re anything like me, you\u2019ve probably spent hours drifting off and fantasizing about what your future apartment would look like.<\/p>\n

One man living in Saigon, however, has decided to act upon his dreams. With a modest budget but ample creativity, he turned a dilapidated, tiny rental apartment into an ideal living space<\/strong>. Understandably, pictures he shared online left thousands of netizens drooling.<\/p>\n

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He rented the place for only USD65 a month<\/h3>\n
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Last Saturday, Tr\u1ea7n \u0110\u1eb7ng Ho\u00e0i Trung<\/a>, who currently lives in Saigon, took to Facebook to share pictures of the stunning makeover he\u2019d done to his rented space.<\/p>\n

From what Trung disclosed, the place costs him only VND1,500,000 (~USD65) a month<\/strong>, which is basically at the lowest end of rental apartments in a big city such as Saigon. It comes as no surprise, then, that the apartment was very small and in bad shape.<\/p>\n

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\n\u201cI wanted to cry when I first saw this,\u201d Trung wrote<\/em>
\nImage credit: Tr\u1ea7n \u0110\u1eb7ng Ho\u00e0i Trung<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

That didn’t stop Trung from using his creativity to transform the apartment into a much more comfortable living space. \u201cI live alone in Saigon away from my family, so even though it\u2019s only a rental apartment, I still want it to be a place I could call home<\/strong> to return to after a long day at work,\u201d the young man said.<\/p>\n

The apartment has an area of only 9 square meters<\/strong>, but Trung has made the most out of every inch of space to equip it with all the amenities he needs.<\/p>\n

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Everything a single person would want in a small space<\/h3>\n
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From having a cozy reading corner<\/strong> with a comfy sofa\u2026<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Tr\u1ea7n \u0110\u1eb7ng Ho\u00e0i Trung<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2026 to a working space<\/strong> boasting a fish tank to make it more lively…<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Tr\u1ea7n \u0110\u1eb7ng Ho\u00e0i Trung<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

….to a mini-bar<\/strong> for whenever the renter wants a fancy drink, the apartment now packs a lot in a small space.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Tr\u1ea7n \u0110\u1eb7ng Ho\u00e0i Trung<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The loft floor is reserved for the bedroom<\/strong>. It is amazing how wallpapers, LED lights, and green plants combined can create such a wonderful ambience.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Tr\u1ea7n \u0110\u1eb7ng Ho\u00e0i Trung<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Trung also revealed that the framed pictures on the walls were cut from old magazines<\/strong>. Talk about being resourceful.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Tr\u1ea7n \u0110\u1eb7ng Ho\u00e0i Trung<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the bathroom<\/strong> has been decorated with plastic plants to give it a tropical theme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Tr\u1ea7n \u0110\u1eb7ng Ho\u00e0i Trung<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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It took him two months to finish renovating the apartment<\/h3>\n
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Trung did not disclose how much the entire renovation cost him, but did say that he bought most of the furniture from second-hand shops and online trade groups<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Tr\u1ea7n \u0110\u1eb7ng Ho\u00e0i Trung<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are willing to spend time browsing the internet, you can come across some pretty good deals. However, the downside is that it\u2019s very hard to find stuff in the colors you want, which is why the overall color design of my apartment leaves more to be desired,\u201d Trung said in his post.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Tr\u1ea7n \u0110\u1eb7ng Ho\u00e0i Trung<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The project reportedly took him 2 months<\/strong> to finish.<\/p>\n

The amazing transformation Trung did to his apartment impressed thousands of netizens who shared it widely for all to see. Within just a few days, the post garnered 46,000 shares, 48,000 reactions, and 47,000 comments.<\/p>\n

Praise such as \u201c\u0111\u1ec9nh\u201d (top-notch), \u201cxu\u1ea5t s\u1eafc\u201d (incredible), or \u201cx\u1ecbn\u201d (high-quality) are frequently seen in the comment section, while countless others are tagging their friends and saying they should do the same.<\/p>\n

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\nNetizens are commenting to praise Trung\u2019s efforts and tagging their friends in the post<\/em>
\nImage credit: Tr\u1ea7n \u0110\u1eb7ng Ho\u00e0i Trung<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Dilapidated rental apartment turned into a dream home by Saigon man<\/h3>\n
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After a long day at work, going home to a lovely, welcoming environment can do wonders to recharge our energy and prepare us for more challenges ahead. Stories like Trung\u2019s prove that you don\u2019t need a spacious apartment with expensive furniture to be comfortable. With some creativity, even budget items can go a long way in improving the atmosphere of your living quarters.<\/p>\n

So don\u2019t let your dreams be just dreams. Check out these 7 interior design tips<\/a> to freshen up your own space, and start working toward your dream apartment too.<\/p>\n

For more stories, check out:<\/p>\n