Grant and I are very hesitant to make certain purchases that are custom to our condo while renting. Granted there are some things that we always wanted and knew we would make work in any house like our Barcelona chairs,but some thing we are wary of buying in case in won’t fit or work in a later home. I finally decided that we NEEDED some side table lamps in our living room for reading and general lighting since ours wasn’t great, but in order to get table lamps you have to find some you like, which we haven’t yet, and you need something to put them on.

We have been living in our current condo for about 9 months which is insane to think about. There are a few things that we wish we could change,but since we are renting and don’t own this place, we normally don’t make a fuss.