Colorful living space featuring leopard print walls, a brown leather sofa, and yellow bar stools. A small dog rests on a green blanket.
This 500-Square-Foot Harlem Rental Uses Color to Create “Rooms” Without WallsTours
From a disco bathroom to a lavender kitchen and DIY leopard-print walls, Devin Downs transformed his plain rental with color, nostalgia, and personality — he calls it a “pop culture palace!”
Apr 21, 2026
This Harlem Apartment Wows With Style AND Renter-Friendly Small Space SolutionsTours
Celia runs a YouTube channel and founded the decor shop Sticki Icki, and shares this 760-square-foot apartment with her partner, Sean, and their baby son, Cassius.
Oct 19, 2021
B&A: A Small Harlem Rental Transformed a Surprising Spot into a Home OfficeTours
Adam worked with Kim White to design this 715-square-foot rental apartment that came with a unique element: a small platform bed area that instead got transformed into a perfect home office.
Aug 16, 2021
'Brownstone of Dreams' Is the Name 2 Thespians Gave Their Colorful NYC ApartmentTours
These thespians made a cozy home in Harlem dedicated to a love of theatre.
Aug 25, 2020
This Restauranteur's Harlem Apartment Masters an Afro-Minimalist AestheticTours
Nigerian-born restauranteur, entrepreneur, and digital collage artist Folasade Adeoso and her fiancé Noah Levine share this large, minimal Harlem apartment.
Feb 21, 2020
Actor Erich Bergen's NYC Apartment Is a Mid-Century Modern Meets Studio 54 StyleTours
Actor Erich Bergen's NYC apartment is like what the inside of his brain looks like.
Feb 11, 2020
Fashionable People: Kelsea Gaynor’s Real-Life StyleTours
Kelsea Gaynor owns East Olivia Creative in NYC, lives in a fabulous two-story apartment, and has an eye for fashion that is fun, sophisticated and sensible. From her elegant wool skirt suits to her fuzzy pink hats, she knows how to make a fashion statement while keeping warm strolling those chilly city streets. This California native shared with us what inspires her unique style. Unfortunately, she couldn’t figure out a way to share her ridiculously good hair genes.
May 4, 2019
A Classic, Contemporary Styled NYC Studio ApartmentTours
Name: Aster Thomas Location: Harlem, NY Years lived in: Less than 1 year, renting Aster found her studio apartment less than a year ago. The biggest selling point? “The enormous bathroom/luxurious glam room,” which comes with a clawfoot tub and high ceilings. For the design of the rest of the studio apartment, Aster drew inspiration from European studio apartments on Pinterest.
Apr 30, 2019
Kelsea & James’ Romantic Harlem FlatTours
Name: James and Kelsea Gaynor and their roommate, Bridget Murphy Location: Harlem — New York City, NY Size: 2 bedroom, 2 bath Years lived in: 1 year; Rented It’s hard to believe that newlyweds Kelsea—owner of East Olivia Creative Company—and James only recently moved into their Harlem apartment after relocating from Los Angeles. Their gorgeous fifth floor, two-story flat (complete with a rooftop patio!) feels just lived-in enough to be cozy and inviting.
Feb 20, 2019