Some people live in New York City for a while, and then, when they start a family or grow tired of the hustle and bustle, they retreat to the suburbs or smaller cities. While it might not be the most common storyline for a family of four to trade their spacious home in Texas for a small apartment in New York City, that’s exactly what Tim and Liz Everett (and their children Ethan and Harper) did.

It’s got four storage drawers on either side.

It’s no wonder the renter signed the lease immediately after touring.

The backyard oasis perfectly complements the deep green kitchen cabinets.

These makeovers prove how a fresh coat of paint can transform a space.

It was so good that the family bought the home without seeing it in real life.

Lauren Crawford said she broke the design rule about not changing too much in a rental apartment.

The renter even teaches yoga classes in the living room.

The original apartment was also described as “cramped” and as having a “musty odor lingering in the air.”

It’s even on the balcony.