How was everyone’s weekend? I’m finally feeling like a human again after a whirlwind few weeks of packing, traveling to France, and then moving. I actually got out and about in the city, and it felt really good!
I’m pretty settled in in my new studio apartment and now I’m just working on getting organized and figuring out what will stay, what will go, and what I need to buy (the fun part). But today, I’m throwing it back – the final home tour of my studio apartment!
I moved into my studio when I got my first job after college, and I wound up staying for seven years. Whoa. Over time, the apartment was featured on The Everygirl, then Apartment Therapy, then Houzz, and finally Brit + Co., all of which I was really grateful for. I made a few changes after my last home tour on Brit + Co., so I’m excited to share the final iteration of my NYC studio apartment! I’m also selling a few items, so if anyone’s local to NYC shoot me an email if you’re interested or have any questions about sources.
My NYC Studio Apartment Home Tour:
Room divider: Ikea // Sofa: West Elm
Rug: West Elm
Coffee table: vintage
Desk: Pottery Barn
Lamp: old Nate Berkus // Dresser and desk chair: vintage // Painting: Made by Girl
Bookshelf: Ikea Hemnes
The Ikea Hemnes bookshelf was one of the bigger changes I made before I moved, and I really like it. I was debating between this one and the Billy (which I also like), but I went with this one because it has a little more detail – plus it’s on legs which makes it feel a little lighter and less boxy than the Billy. I definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a bookshelf that just lets the books take center stage.
Headboard: West Elm // Curtains: old Urban Outfitters // Swing Arm Wall Lamp // Art: Jessica Durrant (for sale) // Pyne Hollyhock Pillow: Arianna Belle // Blanket: Garnet Hill // Curtain panels: old Urban Outfitters (for sale)
Linen sheets: Eileen Fisher
Runner: Dwell Studio (for sale – shoot me an email if interested!) // Hooks (for sale)
Art: Caitlin McGauley
Console table: West Elm – no longer available (for sale).
I love it! I have just as many books, haha. Cannot wait to see how your new place turns out (I’m sure it’ll be beautifully styled!).
xo,
Sarah
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Thanks Sarah! Can’t wait to share some of the progress I’ve made so far 🙂
Seeing this apartment makes me want to completely redecorate mine! I love all the books and beautiful paintings, no wonder you stayed there so long!
Aw thanks Amanda!
This was always a great space. I loved your room divider as I have the same one in the natural tone and I plan to add some color-coordinated books to it. I only have vases and small items in it now and I could use more space for my books.
I can’t wait to see your new space.
Thank you Gretchen! Love that room divider – I kind of miss it now :). Have fun styling!
I just adore your space 🙂 Id love to know where the pink ballet pic is from in your last picture. Its beautiful xo
Thank you so much! That’s from Inslee https://inslee.net/
This is a very nice apartment
I’ve loved reading your blog and how toh decorate your apartment and have used it as inspiration in my own studio on the UES. Are you staying on the UES or exploring a new part of the city? Either way, can’t wait to see pictures of your new place!
PS- is your apartment already rented? Bet some of your readers would take it in a heartbeat!
I’m so happy to hear that my blog helped you with decorating your studio – yay! I’m still on the UES, just moved a few blocks north. And yes, a few readers have asked about my old apartment – unfortunately it was employee housing through my job!
I love how you used books as styling items 🙂
xx
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I am local to your area. Love this apt. What are you selling???
Hi Michelle! Thanks so much. I’m selling some framed art and my West Elm console table. Feel free to email me if you’re interested! xoxo
Your apartment, it’s so cute!
This is so cute! Great inspiration, I’m thinking of moving into a studio myself. I was wondering if you could share a sketch of your floor plan, and how your kitchen/eating space links into this beautiful living room/bedroom?
Thank you so much! Unfortunately I don’t have a sketch of that apartment (I don’t live there anymore) but some of the photos here show the transition to the kitchen space: https://www.pinterest.com/yorkavenue_/my-home/ Hope that helps!
Reminds me of my Chicago Studio. All the natural light give the room an expansive feeling.
All very functional with lots of personality in every curated detail…. Such a pleasure to live life decluttered.
I’m just drooling over your gallery wall…everything about it- it’s so colorful & interesting!
Each hanging plays up it’s neighbor! I just love it.
Amazing apartment.! Thanks for the ideas!
Need to create a “man cave” space for my teen son in our studio apartment! Wish I could hire you!