By the summer of 2021, Marco Zamora had already spent months scouring Los Angeles, California, for an apartment that would suit his basic needs. He wasn't looking for anything fancy at the time, just somewhere that ticked the basic boxes, like being able to work comfortably from home.
He eventually discovered a 1920s apartment with an open-spaced living room and French windows that he immediately fell in love with, although he had a few ideas on how to make it even better.
Zamora, who is now 26, told Insider he'd always loved architecture and interior design, and the potential of the place inspired him to create an array of elaborate projects that helped make the apartment his own, without causing any permanent changes to the place.
After sharing his designs online, Zamora racked up over 505,000 followers on TikTok, who tune in for tips and inspiration as he shares step-by-step guides on his renter-friendly renovations.