Oh, dear! I did seem lost on the backstory, but I think this post did well in mentioning the issue you've had to deal with at your apartment. I am so sorry! Reminds me of a time in school where we had bed bug infestations from the next room. Thankfully, it was the close of session, so I didn't get any traumatizing experience.

Love that you're doing the rework on your space and choosing to still see it as the home that it truly is. I'm sure you'll enjoy your new, good-looking chair!😉 And your kitchen? I'm in love! It's sparkling clean. Well done.