(NOTE - We urge everyone to drink view responsibly and please enjoy the true reward of the contest: the diverse and inspirational sharing of color and homes.)
Name: Tyler
Location: Astoria, NY
Type: 1bedroom, rented monthly
Go to: Tyler's Original Entry
Tyler's favorite OTHER entry:
Marilyn and Peter's Home Studio Harmony. I just love the colors mixed with the natural wood pieces. And the place looks incredibly organized which is very visually appealing. They didn't use paint on the walls and still made the place incredibly bright (especially for a basement). It's a mod library heaven!
hOOray for chandeliers!! I got mine at Illuminations believe it or not. It holds tealights so it satisfies my candle addiction! Yeah I am really getting in to mixing up modern, contemporary peices with 'shabby chic' vintage things.
Wow! Your apartment is almost as fun as you are! Seriously, great use of color and patterns. It looks impossible to get depressed in that apartment... be careful though, some people may just date you for the apartment! Watch out for them! By far, my favorite design in this competition!
Tyler, I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess thats not your girlfriend. And if it is, too bad, because this Boston boy thinks you're the cutest!
keeeeyooot!
this is a great place. liveable, and colorful and not too this or too that...
love it.
What happened to Roy's post? That is weird.
For real!!! The irony about K-Fed is quite shocking!! I just got a new fish that I named "True Love". That way when people ask I can tell them True Love is alive and well! yey! Glad to see some positive comment floating around. I've seen some pretty serious attitudes splattered across some of the comment pages - yikes!
Great Entry Tyler! Your video totally made me smile! I like that you stick to your own style, and really carry it throughout. Love the red and the blue in the bedroom :-D
That first photo should win something. Too cool! And it's so nice to see happy couples enjoying their colorful home. There's hope for us all!
It's nice to get the personality & some narration. Makes for a much livelier contest! TL, yeah!
Tyler... I have a small place too... what an inspiration... I can't wait to go out shopping. My place is so DRAB...but your place brings a great big SMILE on my face..,..how fun.. that is what life is all about!!! Thanks for sharing! God bless!!!
Mary
YEY! Party at Ty's place!!!! Hahaha!
Seen you on youtube before this was posted. Loved it then love it now, Your sense of color is amazing.
Love the place!! Esp. love the bar-can you tell us where it came from?
Hey there! Yeah-- the bar is actually a book shelf from IKEA that I turned on its side and then screwed 4 legs on. It is THEE cheapest bar out there!!! I think it was probably around 70$. I'll post the link to the IEKA page that has it. http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15561&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=11317&langId=-1&categoryId=17066&chosenPartNumber=00045560
that should help!
Is the green frame that holds little pictures a discontinued CB2 style?
What is your day job, Ty?
I hope it is something that makes use of your eye for color, creativity and humor.
Wish you lived in SF so you could come make over our space ;-)
This was one of my early favorites and I was curious if you'd show up as a finalist and I'm happy that you made it! Congrats!
You've done a lot with a small space, using bold color choices to draw the eye away from focusing on the size of the rooms. I am also in love with your bed linens - may I ask where they are from?
Great entry, great video! I imagine you have lots of fun living here :)
Heylo! So the green frame is from CB2 that I got a while back. The bed linens are Dwell that you can get on sale at bluefly.com -- i'm all about the sales!!!
Right back at ya- loving your Dwell bedding choice ;-) bluefly for me too!
Tyler, your apartment is a lovely and convincing example of how we can all find joy in the most unexpected places.....you make me want to move to Astoria! :) Congrats!
tyler you have my vote! i love love love your apartment. great idea with the lack wall shelf from ikea!
Extra points for spreading peace, love, and boogie.
I like it good job. Their really isn't anything much i can say that already hasn't been said.( just read above)
Tyler,
Congratulations. Your place is one of my favorites and I definitely voted insta-finalist! I really love the graphic punches.
the photo of you and your (wife, girlfriend?) on the sofa reading CB2 is so adorable! I really laughed when I saw it, it made me so happy! They should use this photo for a cover of CB2.
Good luck.
i REALLY laughed when i realized the 2 people in the photo were reading matching CB2 catalogues!!
ok, sense of humor - check!
unabashed need to win this contest - check!
WOW. Props to you for the gorgeous bedding, and for making me laugh out loud at my desk with mention of your deceased fish Kevin Federline.
Ty YOU'RE style is awesome! Your choice in colors makes for a bright and happy home! The bedroom looks so warm and cuddly that the urge to make a visit up to new york is a blazing! FIERCE I say!
absolutely love this. i live in astoria too, and i wish my apartment looked like this. i think i might have to copy your bar idea..
ModFan, I'll go out on a limb and guess that the really hot guy in the pic with Tyler that you can see on #4 in the slideshow is Tyler's boyfriend. Otherwise, I'd beat you to Astoria. (Unless there's a fire on the tracks.)
Yeah. Roy's comment wasn't even insulting, just a dissenting voice.
YIKES.
What's most important about my space is that it makes ME happy. It reflects me as a young adult living in the city. I wouldn't 'dispose' of it for the world.
I cant get enought of your apartment. It's amazing. Good Work Ty!
Oops. Sorry, Tyler. I should have said this first.
I LOVE YOUR APARTMENT!
Tyler,
I had to take another look at your video. My PC at work doesn't have speakers so I had to go to another PC and I must tell you - I am in love with you. You are absolutely adorable. Your video, your sense of humor and your place makes me very happy. Thanks for sharing.
I think you said you are an actor. Please let us know if you appear in an independent film. I, for one, will be a fan. Good luck.
P.S. - I'm going to Kidrobot right now and buying an ugly doll pillow.
P.S.S. - To Roy - "older" than what? I hate the term older. Let's lose it okay?
P.S. - I love your chandelier(s?). I never really like them - think they look too serious, but in your funky place they add a great touch. Where did you get them?
Um... okay... so I definately think some posts have suddenly vaporized! Where are the 2 finalist favorite lists that were here? I was about to post my opinion of who is "no way jose", and who is "insta-finalist" (don't worry... you are so IN, Tyler). Suddenly... gone!
And I swear someone mentioned something about a party?? What happened there?? A/T editors don't like parties?? I am confused.
Ty! Your place is beautiful. Every place you have ever inhabited has been so well put together and homey-- even your room in highschool :) Especially because you fill your surroundings with that precious Tyler energy!
Love you and good luck!
I Believe that Ty should Win firts place,
anyone agree?
I Believe that Ty should Win first place,
anyone agree?
i also agree....tyler should definitely win first place. He uses color the best. I LOVE the color combinations. It's so fun, and thats what this contest is about in my opinion.
Im sOOOOo nervous tonight!!!
Thanks to everyone who supported the Ty-ster. I guess I'd lie if I said I wasnt sad but ah well...it was still a great experience none-the-less. And I can say that I did learn quite a great deal about color (the good and the bad!). Its been fun!
Lots of us are sad with you Tyler. I'd say AT really dropped the ball on this one. Whatever you do Tyler...dont ever change! Your apartment and personality are way cooler than this contest ;-D
Great space!! You should not have any problems winning this contest.