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Cullen Ormond

Home Associate Editor

Cullen Ormond is a writer based in New York City. When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up with a book (always open for recommendations, too!) or pushing her rescue pug, Peanut, in a stroller. In her dream apartment, there’ll be a conversation pit and lots of framed, vintage band posters.
    Small-Space Hacks Make This 376-Square-Foot Apartment Feel Larger
    Tours
    Plants, a neutral color palette, and multi-functional furniture help this Jakarta apartment feel roomier.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 28, 2023
    A Home That Needed an "Awful Lot of Work" Got Stunning DIY Updates
    Tours
    “We have spent the last year-and-a-half working on it completely by ourselves, one DIY challenge at a time,” homeowner Hayley Blythe says. “I love the bright, airy, calming spaces we have created over time.”
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 27, 2023
    This Brooklyn Home’s Sunroom Sports "Floridian Mid-Century Modern" Style
    Justine Requa and Alex Moy’s Brooklyn apartment has a ton of windows, a gorgeous sunroom, lots of plants, and actually used to be a daycare.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 26, 2023
    The Owner of a Sydney Apartment Brilliantly Overcame Bad Natural Light
    Tours
    Bertie Ocampo pulls inspiration and ideas from favorite movies, books, YouTube videos, and Pinterest pins to design her cute Sydney apartment.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 21, 2023
    This Ontario Home Is So Aesthetically Pleasing It’s Basically a Photo Backdrop
    Tours
    Nine different wallpapers make this home pop!
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 19, 2023
    Professional Stager Jason Saft Transformed His 475-Square-Foot Studio
    See how professional stager Jason Saft reimagined his 475-square-foot studio apartment without fully renovating it.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 18, 2023
    How This Renter Turned a “Repurposed Classroom” into a Stunning Home
    The original brick wall is the star of the show.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 15, 2023
    These 8 Shipping Container Homes Reimagine Traditional Housing
    Tours
    You’ll never be able to look at the metal, dark containers the same again.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 14, 2023
    Step Inside a 300-Year-Old Cottage That’s Been Completely Transformed
    Tours
    Even though most of the home has been updated, the original architectural details are still on full display.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 14, 2023
    Before & After: This Under-$200 Kitchen Cabinet Makeover Brings the Drama
    Style
    All it took was a can of paint and some elevated hardware.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 7, 2023
    This Renovated Swedish Home Is Full of “a Lot of Everything”
    Tours
    See how Emy Stenudd and her partner transformed their home in Sweden to be the ultimate place to make family memories.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 6, 2023
    Before & After: These Glam Peel-and-Stick Floor Tiles Refreshed a Bland Kitchen
    Style
    Plus, a can’t-miss step if you want your tiles to last.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 4, 2023
    Three People (and a Husky!) Live Comfortably in This 84-Square-Foot Home
    Tours
    Their DIY seating area even converts into a bedroom.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 1, 2023
    Before & After: This Dark Kitchen Got a Happy, Cost-Efficient “Facelift”
    Style
    It took these homeowners nine months to decide on the wallpaper — and the final result was definitely worth the wait.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 1, 2023
    A $13 Renter-Friendly Hack Added Regal Vibes to This Kitchen’s Floors
    Style
    Transform your floors in just three simple steps!
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 30, 2023
    This $115 Ingenious Hack Creates Stunning Faux Stained Glass
    Style
    It’s an ombre work of art!
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 29, 2023
    These 14 Homes Show Off How "Big" 1,000 Square Feet Can Really Be
    Tours
    It all boils down to what you do with the space.
    Adrienne Breaux
    Aug 28, 2023
    How Big Is 100 Square Feet? 14 Real Homes Illustrate What It’s Like
    Tours
    These small spaces pack a lot of personality and functionality.
    Adrienne Breaux
    Aug 22, 2023
    B&A: How a Renter Brightened Bland Kitchen Cabinets (Without Paint) for $35
    Style
    Update your kitchen cabinets without spending a fortune — or losing your security deposit.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 14, 2023
    A Legit Wine Fridge Is Hiding in This 100-Square-Foot Kitchen
    Style
    It's the perfect appliance for wine nights!
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 10, 2023
    A London Townhouse Is Like a Cozy Cottage Because of Clever Updates
    Tours
    You can expect a lot of interior inspiration from this clever content creator.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 9, 2023
    A Sunny Brooklyn Loft Is Home to a Magnificent Indoor Plant Wall
    Tours
    The moment Chyelle Milgrom walked into the apartment her eyes watered because of the smell of “rotting cat piss, frat-house boys, trash, and food so moldy it burned your eyes.” She signed that day.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 8, 2023
    A Couple Looked to Tim Burton When Designing Their Eclectic Texas Home
    Tours
    “When you walk into historic buildings, they feel like they have a soul, and ultimately, that's what I want for our home,” homeowner Amber Northcutt says.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 4, 2023
    A Real Estate Treasure Hunt Led This D.C. Renter to a 403-Square-Foot Studio
    Tours
    And it checked all the boxes.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 3, 2023
    These 12 Homes Reveal the Secret to Styling Budget IKEA Pieces
    Style
    The stylish renters and homeowners use styling abilities to elevate humble IKEA pieces in their home and make them look more expensive than they are. And all without having to lift a paint brush!
    Adrienne Breaux
    Aug 3, 2023
    95 Percent of the Items in This Small Singapore Apartment Are Secondhand
    Tours
    Adriano Tawin and Angelin Chua combine their tastes to bring texture and color to their Singapore apartment.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 2, 2023
    This Unexpected Spot Makes Grabbing Measuring Spoons and Cups So Easy
    Style
    You won't have to rummage through your drawers again!
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 27, 2023
    This $17 Light Is Shaped Like a Croissant. Yes, You Read That Right.
    The lamp looks so realistic your guests might actually try to eat it.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 26, 2023
    A Colorful North Carolina Home Is an Homage to Jamaican Roots
    Tours
    A 10-year-old fiddle leaf fig named Glory takes center stage among the many plants.
    Adrienne Breaux
    Jul 25, 2023
    It Cost $400 to Transform an NYC Rental Apartment’s Uninspired Kitchen
    Style
    The tiny kitchen feels instantly bigger because of these clever DIY projects.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 25, 2023
    A Vintage Furniture Seller’s Home Is the Ultimate “Barbie Dream Ranch”
    Tours
    Vintage furniture finder, Jonny Carmack of Show Pony, decorated his Danbury, Connecticut, home to be “very Barbie meets Miami meets The Golden Girls with a touch of Space Age and Postmodern.”
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 24, 2023
    Every Day Feels Like Spring in This Colorful, Hygge-Inspired Norwegian Home
    Tours
    If you want to add vibrancy to your space, homeowner and ceramic artist Anette Colbjørnsen suggests grabbing a color wheel.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 21, 2023
    A Wallpaper Designer’s Dream Home Reflects Her Pastel-Positive Attitude
    Color Month House Tour
    Not even the United Kingdom’s grey weather can dim the light of this pastel-colored home.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 19, 2023
    Brightly Painted Murals, Scallops, and Stripes Cover This U.K. Home
    Color Month House Tour
    Painted murals, scallops, and stripes ... oh yes!
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 18, 2023
    This Colorful 450-Square-Foot Hollywood Studio Is Magical
    Tours
    It’s a maximalist space with a “generous sprinkling of bohemian influences.”
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 17, 2023
    The Inside of This Stunning Stone House’s Exterior Is a Maximalist Space
    Color Month House Tour
    Homeowner Helen Sellwood urges people to be brave when it comes to brightly coloring their homes.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 14, 2023