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Cullen Ormond

House Tours Editor

I share tours of gorgeous real homes from around the world on Apartment Therapy, Cubby, and The Kitchn. New York, NY Keep up with me on Apartment Therapy

About Me

I write house tours for Apartment Therapy, but my work can also be found on The Kitchn and Cubby. My favorite part of my job is interviewing people and seeing how their unique personalities are reflected in their spaces — whether it's a full home tour, a kids' room, or a super-cool kitchen.

I started working in the home field as an editorial fellow at Dwell in 2019 and I've been hooked ever since. I’m passionate about sharing people’s beautiful and unique homes with the world.

My pronouns

she/her/hers

My education

Georgia College & State University (BA in Mass Communication) and New York University (MA in Magazine Writing)

Latest Stories

This IKEA Find Added Tons of Storage to a Teeny Bathroom — Without Taking Up Space
There are so many ways to customize the piece, too!
Cullen Ormond
May 16, 2026
I Always Ask These 3 Questions Before Buying Anything (It Saves So Much Money!)
It only takes 30 seconds!
Cullen Ormond
May 15, 2026
A Repurposed IKEA Mirror Became a Sliding Door in This Tiny House
It makes the house feel double the size, too.
Cullen Ormond
May 14, 2026
A “Featureless” 1990s House Got a Color-Splashed Makeover
It’s incredible how much work Orima and Joel did themselves.
Cullen Ormond
May 11, 2026
IKEA's 5-Star Chrome Candlestick Holder Looks So Pricey — But It’s Just $15
It’s a designer’s choice!
Cullen Ormond
May 9, 2026
A Tiny Studio Apartment Has the Chicest Standing Desk (for Under $50!)
Storage and a desk in one!
Cullen Ormond
May 8, 2026
These Colorful Chairs Make This Apartment Garden Feel Whimsical
These chairs bring the florals without any flowers.
Cullen Ormond
May 7, 2026
This 220-Square-Foot NYC Studio Has a Terrace, Abundant Light, and No Bed Frame
This apartment is a plant-lover’s dream space.
Cullen Ormond
May 4, 2026
This Buzzy Striped Wallpaper Has Shoppers in a Chokehold
There are 24 colors to choose from, too!
Cullen Ormond
May 2, 2026
A Tiny Studio Apartment Had Virtually No Storage — a Bathroom Staple Fixed That
It’ll be a long-lasting investment.
Cullen Ormond
May 1, 2026
The “5-Star Hotel” Bedsheets That I Can’t and Won’t Stop Thinking About
There are four color options available.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 25, 2026
This $245 Canopy Bed Looks High-End — And It’s Made from IKEA and Amazon Finds
You won’t need to worry about your security deposit, either.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 25, 2026
Bright Colors Meet Dinosaurs in This Absolutely Bold Manhattan Apartment
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“When I first walked into this apartment, I felt like I was stepping into a version of myself I had only seen in my dreams,” Sofiyat says.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 24, 2026
After Living in a Room With No Windows, This Renter’s Bright Home Is a Dream
Sometimes she is in awe of how stunning the apartment is.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 24, 2026
This Renter Has Changed Almost Every Inch of Her 850-Square-Foot Apartment
Check out AT’s first-ever House Tour Cover Story! See how DIY expert Imani Keal transformed her 850-square-foot rental with a bold red IKEA kitchen, custom built-ins, and self-designed wallpaper.
Amanda Archibald
Apr 24, 2026
This 1930s Brooklyn Apartment Has a Jealousy-Inducing Backyard
It’s so dreamy.
Erin Derby
Apr 24, 2026
I Can’t Believe This Fab NYC Apartment Was Once a Cardboard Factory
It was also a pepper factory!
Cullen Ormond
Apr 24, 2026
This Paris Apartment Is Just 236 Square Feet — But Wait Until You See Inside
It can sleep up to three people!
Cullen Ormond
Apr 24, 2026
A 400-Square-Foot NYC Apartment's Size Was This Couple's Biggest Challenge
"Every corner of the apartment has something tucked under or inside it to reduce clutter and free up visual space," Sarah shares.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 24, 2026
This Beloved IKEA Couch Got a Green Velvet and Fringe Makeover
It’s incredible what adding one detail will do!
Cullen Ormond
Apr 24, 2026
A 120-Year-Old Home’s Bold Kitchen Looks Like Dakota Johnson’s (for Much Less!)
I can’t get over the kitchen cabinets.
Mackenzie Schieck
Apr 24, 2026
It’s Hard to Imagine This 123-Year-Old NYC Rental Ever Was a “Blank White Box”
“My favorite thing about our home is the way it feels like a true respite from the hustle and bustle of the city,” Hattie says.
Erin Derby
Apr 24, 2026
A Renter Hated Her “Unsightly” Shower Door — She Covered It Within Minutes
I’d never guess there was a sliding door behind the curtain.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 18, 2026
This $80 Coffee Table Looks Like Solid Wood and Has Storage
You even have storage in the table’s niches.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 17, 2026
IKEA's $25 Solid Pine Find Is the Most Unexpected Way to Get a Room Divider
You can have a chic room divider using just three items.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 11, 2026
You’re Ignoring This Hidden Kitchen Spot — It Could Double Your Storage
Don’t miss out on this smart idea.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 10, 2026
12 Lush Balcony Gardens to Give You Major Plant Inspo
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No yard? No problem.
Melissa Epifano
Apr 8, 2026
A Designer’s Loft Has a $71 "Secret" and It’s the Chicest Clutter Solution
It’s at least six feet long.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 4, 2026
IKEA's $20 Solid Wood Find Added Ample Storage to This Tiny Entryway
Without much floor space, this apartment’s entryway was lacking storage. A vertical IKEA solution changed that.
Cullen Ormond
Apr 3, 2026
IKEA's New Solid Wood Outdoor Sofa Works for Literally Any Size Patio
You can even swap out the cushion covers.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 28, 2026
A Tiny Kitchen Had No Drawers — Then a Garden Item Solved the Storage Woes
There are so many possibilities!
Cullen Ormond
Mar 27, 2026
The “Splash” Method Is the New Way to Do White Kitchens in 2026
You can use more than just paint.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 21, 2026
IKEA Is Selling a $22 Sconce That Requires Absolutely No Tools
A renter’s dream light fixture.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 20, 2026
70+ Small Design Kitchens That Make the Most of Tiny Spaces
The layouts and organization ideas are prime inspo, FYI.
Cori Sears
Mar 16, 2026
This 400-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Has a Massive Balcony
There are two seating areas on the balcony.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 16, 2026
Not Everyone Wants a Kitchen Island Anymore — Here’s What We’re Seeing Instead
It doesn’t matter if it’s a large or small space.
Cullen Ormond
Mar 14, 2026