I love this! What a great space, and what a wonderful job Savannah has done with it! That bed is gorgeous, the nightstand, the living room arrangement... and my personal favorite, a kitchen that looks like somebody actually cooks in it.

Brava!

I feel like there is stuff everywhere here. Shoes on the floor, bags on the counter. I could not function with this much clutter. It feels to me like someone (with great style) moved from 1500sgft into a studio apartment and tried to keep everything.

I think she's done a good job with all the belongings and space she has. What would have really made it look even more cluttered is if she had cheap looking furniture... think about it...

Is there a dead bird on the floor in front of the Eames chair?

absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!! :)

I agree completely with Ban Clothing. Love her style, just would like to see less of it scattered around. Also that dresser/credenza thing is awesome!

There are some really wonderful pieces in here, including the bed, night stands, vases, and items of sentimental value; however, I agree with the other posters who can't ignore the clutter. She has way too much STUFF in there...things piled on every surface, things hanging all over, and it distracts from how beautiful the space is.

Yes, she has clutter, but it's honest. Most of the house tours look like museums, not like someone actually lives in the space. That being said, I think she could probably find ways to organize some of her stuff so it doesn't distract from the appeal of her apartment.

I really don't mind the clutter at all. The layout looks great, and the main pieces are amazing! (bed, settee, credenza)

For me, the clutter reads more like "I really use this space and loves living here."

Great job on this tiny yet gorgeous space!

What great build-ins! But I'd think that with so much available storage there would be less clutter. I'm absolutely not into sterile settings, but that's a lot of stuff.

I'd kill for those built-ins.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the whole place. I am in awe of the way she makes the place look perfectly beautiful. Some people just have this amazing talent to create beauty. And I also love what people are calling clutter, because that also reads as beauty to me. This place could not be lovlier! (Hmmm...is that how you spell lovlier?)

I'm the biggest anti-clutter freak around, but I have to say I really love this place. I don't think it's too cluttered at all. That shelf is the perfect place for handbags. It's a handbag shelf in a storage hallway!! Wouldn't you expect someone with this much style to also festoon themselves with said style. She's got to put it all somewhere.
Kudos!

Lovelier! I think... I love the light in the bathroom - where can i find it?

Terrific place and I don't mind the clutter at all. Incredible built-ins. And like yul, I thought I saw a dead bird as well (photo #20)!

If this place is cluttered, so is a bouquet of flowers. I love it. "Spare" is a great aesthetic, but it doesn't have to be everyone's.

I love everything about this space. It's real. Looks lived in with beautiful thought out pieces of furniture that I absolutely love!
I think I understand why others feel the need to eliminate what's exposed. It makes the space appear tight when it can appear larger more airy. I love everything about it since like someone mentioned it's not the same 'ol magazine type of house tour where everything seems too not lived in, just show.

This is the first time I have commented on a house tour, though I am an avid follower of AT. I was really disappointed with this space. It is far too cluttered. I love the tours because they inspire me. This one left me wanting.

LOVE the bed and the ottoman! It seems like you actually have a pretty amount of space here and you've decorated it beautifully. Also, disagree with those above who say it's cluttered.

Artful and lived-in is what it is!

This is my space. I actually love the feedback, good and bad. The feather thing that looks like a bird is a cat toy; they are everywhere actually. As far as the clutter, I have a lot of shoes and bags and clothes and books. For me, they are objects I love and live with and I actually made the choice before the photo shoot not to stage it. So love it or hate it, I subscribe to the school of thought that a home should look lived in, but that's just me! Oh and the lamp in the bathroom is from Target with a really old lampshade that I got from my mom.
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Honestly some of you diverge from constructive critique and go right into scathing territory that borders on being juvenile. I'm a guy who subscribes to the "sparer is better" school of thought. I tend to cycle my art and my tchotchkes rather than have them in my face on a continuum. That said, I think this place is really homey and kinda cute, definitely lived in, and refreshingly unstaged. It's a very all about the person who lives here and the things she loves type of place.

I just read my first comment and decided to add something so that it's not so negative! I do love this place! It is really beautiful, has many interesting items, and is obviously an apartment that is lived in and loved. I just happen to be someone who needs things to be put away when not in use (that's just me!), but I imagine that's difficult in this small space and I do admire the renter's decision not to stage it. A really lovely place :)

@mjs7640
What built-ins? I only see the one by the credenza. Unless the cabinets across from the closet are built-ins? I think those are a bit awkward (seeing how cramped it looks between the upper and lower cabs) and would probably have preferred it weren't there so I could put a neat armoire or buffet or w/e there....

This isn't exactly my style, though I can find it appealing. But I think I definitely dislike the rug; it's not a texture I enjoy, and it otherwise blends into the floor since there isn't much contrast. That area probably needs a rug, but I think something else would look better....

I can't get a good idea of what the layouts/furniture arrangements are from these pictures, either.

Not liking this at all. Agree that it is way too cluttered. Needs a good round of editing.

Where did that big floral painting come from?

I think your bed is absolutely gorgeous.

I like the fact that Savannah's entire colour scheme seems to be based on her ottoman: white on white with accents of pink, blue and neutrals.

It's a lovely and fresh design.

I prefer living in a de-cluttered, museum like environment but the cluttered, lived in look also has it charms, as does this lovely home.

I like this style as an option for a rental. It's difficult to really give a rental unit magazine-worthy style without painting and having money to really get furniture that works with one style. I like how this apartment looks organic and personal, not too designed and making the best of what a rental unit dweller has on hand to decorate. And it's nice when your stuff can sit out and look like it's adding to a collection.

I also LOVE the fabric on the settee -- I'm trying to find something with those colors in a lighter weight for curtains. Has anyone seen something affordable along those lines, either curtains or fabric?

Ditto @lchristie27. I like the place - the white base with pops of color, the bed, credenza and built-ins, the cutesy & girly ottoman, and yes, the "stuff". The only thing is, I feel like the "stuff" could be better organized. Not necessarily hidden or staged, just better organized. Still... I think her studio is kinda cute, and IMO the space gives off a small apartment vibe and not so much a studio vibe. That alone speaks volumes so kudos to you Savannah!

Good for her - I feel like this apartment is a happy and honest one, "I love it, so shove it". I always like those people, unapologetic about their likes and not trying to copy a vibe they wish was their true selves. An Eames and that ottoman - she's pleasing herself there, I'm thinking!

And c'mon, she doesn't have a zillion-dollar camera, that is half of why this tour looks a little more everyday than others.

Would love to see her apartment in ten years!

I agree with a poster above that it's an accurate potrayal of living for some people. That is a chaotic organization known only by the occupant. I admit that I am not one who lives in a sterile environment or puts everything away.

Still, for the purposes of this on-line magazine collection, I would have polished this space a little more. After all, it's been titled "sophisticated studio" -- that's a bit of a stretch. "colorful studio" would have been more accurate.

What I really like: the setee, the floral ottoman, the investment in visually pleasing cabinets and dressers that have a real function of organization in this tiny space. Because it's a small space, the white walls and affects help to make the space appear bigger. Also love the natural textures of floral arrangements. No better master of color and texture than mother nature.

As for the room divider, it does make the room look smaller. But it's understandable since this is a studio and the divider blocks the light. I would replace it with nailed in tracks in the ceiling which would hold long ceiling to floor curtains that could be pulled forward and back when necessary. It appears that she's using the divider as a sort of hanging storage area so I'd ad a cute coat rack or two for that purpse.

Does anyone know where the throw pillow on the blue eames chair in the living room is from? It's a cute, fat, black cat. NEED!

I would clear out quite a bit from the living area, since I like things put away and out of sight. But I know this isn't true of everyone.

I do love the bedroom, kitchen seating, and the way she's set up the large credenza/wall area. Don't love the tv in front of window thing so much, but it's hard to tell if there's be a better place for it.

I don't think it's too much clutter in this case. It seems quite charming, warm and personal. Has a more European feel in that what is seen means something to the occupant, which gives it life. I'm so tired of spaces where everything about who lives there is hidden except for a few strategically placed elements. Obviously a space full of "stuff" is not for everyone and isn't appropriate for most, but it's refreshing to see it done this way - not over-constructed or trendy. A friend has a place similar to this and I love visiting - mostly to sit and look and take in all the images, books and things that are her... love it!

@ Tamara, I agree but with the best will in the world she needs a bigger place.

What really stands out is how different your space seems now from the small cool entry you had sent in. I love the new layout. And the new furniture/rug/etc. Frankly, I'm impressed you could make so many changes over a relatively short time.

p_capucine, I don't believe house tour photos are taken by the owners. I think AT writers take the photos. Just sayin'.

I like this place a lot.

@ Sarah@YoungHip&Handy

Have you tried looking at clothing fabric? You'd probably have to sew it to a strip of muslin at the top because it tends to have stretch, but there's tons of colorful light fabric in that section.

I used a houndstooth suiting fabric for curtains in my first apartment and it worked really well!

I bet I would love to live here and I bet Savannah enjoys it too, but I don't feel like this is AT material. A lot of the photos were uninspiring.

At first I wasn't big on this house tour because I also found it cluttered. But looking beyond I found many of the pieces such as the bed, ottoman, and living room candle holders quite lovely. Quality selections arranged well in a small space. I'll look forward to seeing a tour when you have a larger space.

There are a lot of really lovely elements in this tour. I love all the white paint (even though that was landlord chosen.) The bed and the ottoman, built ins and settee are lovely. I do find all of your things in that small of a space a bit overwhelming though.
LuLu

LuLu

Are there really two of those red H&M posters? or was one moved while the photos were taken?

<shrug> seems odd to me to have two of those.

I do love the bed and settee!

she needs a bigger place? how condescending. you need a bigger mind and perspective. to each her own. sanity begins at home. at your home.

Why does cluttered mean "lived in" for so many people? One can have a neat home and still have it be un-staged-looking and lived in, with all of one's beloved objects visible but in their place. She does have very pretty main objects such as the settee and the bed, but all the stuff that does not seem to have a place takes away from the overall feeling she is wanting to transmit. I also feel that given the size of the space, there are objects such as the lamp next to the very delicate and graceful settee that are out of proportion and also take away from the main pieces. There is something to be said for what another observer said: that everything doesn't necessarily have to be out at once. I have an overall sense of chaos rather than artfulness and when it tries to be artful, it looks like there was no better place for the object - boots, bags, blouses, etc. There is very little that feels restful for the long term.

Not cluttered!! Just right, It is so refreshing to see an honest , not clinical, not fussy, place. Some one with a great eye for furniture and its a pleasure to not see a plethora of 70s inspired kitsch I hope you dont pay attention to the nay sayers and continue to live as you do. Its so much easier to be excessively tidy when you have a giant place to live in. beside tidyness is over rated.

She has some absolutely stunning pieces, and I love the photo over her bed. Yes, it's definitely cluttered, but if I lived in a studio (esp. as a student), I would not have been able to keep it neat either. It's adorable and authentic.

Am I the only one that sees the tall white lamp in the first pic is broken or ...?

I found it odd that in the description she describes her style as pulled together. I had to really look to see the high end stuff. There is too much mess and clutter here. I don't feel as if she's embraced the challenge of living in a studio apartment.

After closer inspection, I've noticed some beautiful elements. The credenza, the ottoman. If you clean up the clutter, I think you've really got a gem here. Please clean up your place and resubmit.

P.S. Is your lamp broken?

Not suprised you had a hard time answering the 'whats your style' question, especially if at the moment your eyes happened to wander over to a SWEATER HANGING ON A DOOR!!! But still, I did find myself liking a few of your pieces, the settee, and definately the framed bag, good eye! This is how my studio looked - I have to admit - the first couple of years I lived in it. I wanted to incorporate everything: I loved it, and by God that was good enough for me. You don't know what you don't like yet. If you think you're proud of yourself now, I bet it looks twice as good in a year or so. Let us know when the garage sale is!! (Note to all: People need to stop saying "but that's just me!" You're qualifying yourself and it sounds like an apology. And if apologizing is called for, then do something about it!)

Gently gently. This is someone's home!

I think that is one of the nicest beds I've ever laid eyes on. But really where on earth can I find one just like it?

very nice! It looks like you've had fun decorateing your home!

Just beautiful! I love your colors and every piece is lovable and pretty. LOVE that bed, and PLEASE tell me where you got that skull pillow!!!! I need it! It's awesome. Cluttered? Whatever. SO many people say that about these house tours. They are HOMES that people LIVE IN. I just love it. Good job. It's not too cluttered.

This is why I havent' posted my home on this site, I wouldn't be able to handle all the criticism.

colleen2009--That's why I'm waiting until my place is *fab* before I post it!

coming from the same place as lessyloo- long time reader, first time commenting, all because i don't think this place has reached it's potential. her taste is very pretty though, and as so many have said, she has wonderful pieces to work with.

i suggest taking a look at balancing your use of albeit limited space for all your beloved objects. think about creating moments to cluster and negative space to define these choice moments. you could cluster framed hanging pieces tighter together and then leaving some blank wall space for the eye to rest. in the same way, books stacked on the chair in the kitchen and clusters of your treasures in the walk through closet are charming and feel lived-in, but then perhaps you could edit (and edit again) in your sitting room and entry way. a few pairs of fabulous shoes out on the floor is fun and feminine and personal, but then clear out completely under the console table at the front door.

best of luck :)

Come on! Why so much mean-spiritedness? She's a schoolgirl! When I think back to the apartment I had when I was her age, I can only cringe.

Savannah, you have some lovely pieces and I can tell that you also have a very keen eye. Thanks for sharing your space here. I'm sure we'll hear more about you in the future. Good luck with your studies!

I love love your apt...so pretty.
Don't listen to other's negative comments. Everyone has his/her taste and i happen to love your taste.

As a somewhat clutter nazi, I find your space absolutely delightful! So many gorgeous pieces, and it actually appears lived in and used. Reminds me of my friends' tiny (but gorgeous) studio in Paris. Well done!

LOVE that ottoman and the fabric! Gorgeous. Your home looks so cozy and beautiful:)

I love it...simple (colors), girly..meets everything else!

I am curious and in desperate need!!! What is the name of the "folding screens" you own? I'v tried searching for them...no luck! And those would top my studio off!!!!

Thanks for the free show!

sorry this is coming so late, but the folding screens are actually pottery barn. They come with slipcovers that you can wash which is pretty amazing.

Whoa... I'm late to the party but gonna comment anyway. I did not see her items out as "clutter", more as a display of things she loves (& I'm the type A that likes things put away). As I went through the pictures, I liked that a light bulb needed replacement and that she didn't "clean up" for us, it was real. I wouldn't enjoy AT as much if every home was perfection or similar not just in terms of style but how possessions are managed, its a bit demoralizing. The sweater hanging on the door? I've done that, if I was thinking of wearing it soon or if the piece was inspiring to me somehow. Also I think pictures make things "pop out" more than in real life. As someone who takes pictures of my home often, the smallest little thing left out seems glaring sometime in a photo. She's got ten times more style than I did at her age, I was in a studio with two futons and the ugliest falling apart dresser even known to man. Everything pushed up against the wall, no imagination, no decor, no nothing.

Savannah, I love your Credenza and understand why you kept it. Your bed, photos (your mom is talented) and your ottoman are also very beautiful.