The Pinterest trap is when you want something to look like this.
But what you are working with is this.
And you are on a shoestring budget.
The Pinterest trap is ignoring the constraint of reality and everyday use, assuming what people want and need, as well as prioritizing aesthetics over convenience.
This is one of the most humbling lessons of running a coliving:
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