I remember this from an earlier House Call, and it doesn't disappoint! Those green walls are amazing. This is such a warm and welcoming space - brava, Suki!

Very cute, I like her style.

Awesome job making a small space seem so warm and comfortable without making it appear cluttered. Loved it!

What a lovely and eclectic mix of styles! I have this tendency to fall in love with stuff on an object-by-object basis, but never can seem to pull these different objects together as well as this. This tour is definitely a book-marker for me.

I love the eyeball-looking things on either side of the fireplace; the silvery medicine cabinet in the bathroom is to die for; & I think the kitchen's cute as a button. But I couldn't live with that Sherwood Green paint in the living room. That dunnish, grayish, brownish color of green gives me SAD.

I love what you've done with your space, Suki. It looks happy.

I am so glad you have the original tile, and what looks like the original medicine cabinet in the bathroom. Also very pleasantly suprised to see you have an actual bedroom. Wonderful apartment.

Suki, both you and your condo seem delightful! Your home truly looks like a home, and not just a West Elm/Ikea hybrid (something I might be guilty of). Well done, it clearly pays to take your time. One question, have you intentionally chosen to leave the living room floor bare, or have you just not found a rug that you love? Either way, you have beautiful floors so a rug is definitely not necessary.

Wow - I'm really impressed by the use of an intimiidating green to balance all the warm, colorful accessories. Is the curved wooden bench in the dining area a built-in? It's amazing.

My only tiny suggestion would be lower the painting over the couch maybe a foot.

Love it! I could hang out here, curled up on the couch drinking tea watching the rain fall. A very happy place this is.

I didn't notice the decor as much because I'm so impressed by the art...it's FANTASTIC. if you don't sell it you should

Suki, your home is so delicious!

I'm in love with picture #6, the coat hooks next to a painting of coat hooks. That is just brilliant.

So happy and fun. Love love love it.

Er... source for white bag on green hook? XD

Your artwork is lovely, and that blue-green tile in the bathroom is amazing!

Hello again, Suki. I loved your place the first time around and now I love it even more. Your toilet paper holder has been a big hit. Extra points for no dishes in the sink (lol).

love her name!

Love the toilet paper holder. (also everything else!)

Love it. I could live there. So many other house tours show houses and apartments that would make me scared to sit down in case I ruffle the sofa!

love it! so bright and cheery and comfortably warm. you've done a great job with a tiny space!

yay! so unique and original....

Love the colors, the furniture, the accessories & the overall charm. Great place!
I am really impressed by the AT House Tours lately that feature small places like this. We are empty-nesters looking to downsize, & seeing places that pack lots of personality into not a lot of square feet is really inspiring.

I love your home. It has so much personality but without clutter. Hard to believe it is under 500sq ft. It looks so spacious. Truly a beautiful space and I love your artwork too!

Nice job! Your place looks inviting, original, and fun! Really like your furniture, especially the fact that you've used items that aren't in sets (like the table and chairs).

the picture above the couch is way too high..other than that...cute place

What a charming home! I especially like the kitchen with its handsome wood cabinets and lovely green walls. The hardwood floors look nice too. Well done in all regards!

What a charming place! So cute and has so much characters. =) I love that green bathroom tiles!

@Aninhas, I am allergic to dust, so I tend to avoid rugs unless necessary. I also love the look of hardwood floors and the smell after I wash it with Murphy's oil.

@JynxnJez, yes it is. One of the things I love about the place. I wish it had more built-ins like bookcases and an iron board. :)

@lepidoptery, I tend to buy all my clothes, shoes, and bags at used goods stores. I bought it at Value Village. The label says "Nature's Therapy." Hope this is helpful.

@millmack, thanks for noticing the clean sink. LOL.

BTW, the painting in the living room is hung that way because people, espcially tall people, could not rest their head against the wall properly.

Thank you everyone for leaving me such sweet comments.

Did anyone else notice the small child or doll on the ledge in pictures 2 and 3? Hope it's a doll. :)

@English Accent, it is Curious George. When I lay on my bed at night, I know that he stays awake watching out for me. :)

I can't believe no one mentioned the colander light fixture. It throws a really cool light pattern. I love that :)

Clever, colorful and eye-catching. What a fun place to come home. You have utilized your space wisely and creatively. Suki, you MUST find a way to market your art. You have a gift!

cute as a button, this is a house I would want to visit!

What a charming home as I imagine you are quite charming also. I love every inch of this fabulous house.......one of my favorites, I wouldn't change a thing!

i look at these house tours every day but rarely comment. just had to say that i love, love, love the toilet paper holder.

cozy apartment, you did a great job I cannot imagine it's only around 500sqft, looks bigger.
Behind the mirrored doors next to the front door is that storage for a Murphy bed originally planned and now used as a closet?

I am going to answer my own question, yes it is the bedroom was an addition it used to be one big open space, with the door to the bathroom and the kitchen in the corner where it is now, I am familiar with these studios here in Chicago and work in the architecture field. I always try to find the original structure.

as you will notice the ceiling in the livingroom is different, has a cove, than the kichen in the kichen there must have been an arched opening there, the countertop was under the high window that's why the window is different in sill ht.
The other side across where the counter is located there was the stove, where the transition in the floor is located that was the original kitchen. Normally it used to have a wood floor but later on they changed it to linoleum tiles in the early fifties late fourties. So this is could be the history of your apt.

Love it.
Looks like it suits the owner very well indeed.

awesome house.. so much speaks of the owner's personality.. colorful and vibrant.. each piece is unique.. both classy and bohemian in a way.. love ur dining bench the most.. great!!

Suki, I love your home. It's sparky and stylish and a real inspiration.

Wonderful place! Lovely artwork, and great use of space.

think it's wood that makes it warm. i tend to do minimalist, but... if i have a 470 - 500, i might have to go wood too, in that case, to make it work and possible... sigh, i lived with wood for years, really hoping for someother ways to make up a 470.

so artsy, love the dinning area bench btw =)=) thanks for sharing !!

Lovely home. I live in the same amount of space (490) so I'm always interested in the smaller tours. I also have a bathroom with strange towel bars like that. I ended up using one of them as a "floating" magazine rack (I hang them off the rod!) I like your colors too. I am a fan of red touches everywhere- makes all the neutrals really work but is still fun.