New York

A New Yorker Squeezes a Living Area, Office, & 'Gym' in a 350 Square-Foot Studio
After two years of furniture tetris, this studio dweller has a bedroom, an office, a living area, and even a gym sometimes, all in one 11x14-foot room.
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Aug 10, 2020
This Brooklyn Home Flawlessly Masters an Incredibly Long and Very Narrow Living Room
And they designed it on a limited budget! The result is a sophisticated yet affordable and very livable apartment.
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Jul 31, 2020
A Couple Furnished Their 578-Square-Foot NYC Studio in Two Days
With a very limited budget and no furniture, this couple basically “Amazoned” their entire studio apartment!
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Aug 4, 2020
This Jewel Box Studio Is a Lesson in Monochrome Design
Style
Pretty in pink doesn't even begin to cover it.
Anna Kocharian
Jul 30, 2020
A Rental Was Furnished on a Budget Thanks to Street Finds & Facebook Marketplace
"I'm an absolute believer that there are very few things you need to buy new to have exciting and eclectic decor."
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Jul 27, 2020
Met Opera Stars Will Perform at Stunning Locations Worldwide Without Audiences
New York’s Metropolitan Opera House has thought of a unique way to bring opera to the masses without putting anyone’s health at risk. Met stars will be performing audience-free recitals via live stream from incredible locations worldwide, and anyone can attend.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 20, 2020
Casper Has Opened a Nap Café in New York
If you need a nap in the city that never sleeps, then there’s a new way for you to catch some ZZZs. Casper, the direct-to-consumer mattress company that started the bed in a box craze, has opened The Dreamery, a nap café next to its store in New York. If you’re new to nap cafés, then you’ve been sleeping on a trend.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
The Most Expensive Cities in the World for Renters Are in the US
Everybody knows the rent is stupid high in San Francisco, New York City, and Boston — it’s one of those sad running jokes, an absurdity that’s nonetheless become an accepted fact of life at this point. But a new study by London real-estate startup Nested shows that America’s most notoriously expensive rental markets are now the priciest in the whole world.
Jon Gorey
Jul 17, 2020
This Guy Pays Rent to Live in a Brooklyn Crawlspace
One could argue that New York’s questionably legal housing stock has been around for hundreds of years, ever since immigrants started populating the island in droves. You could also argue that it’s reached a whole new level when one such place is featured in the real estate section of the New York Times. Related: Could You Live in Under 200 Square Feet? Jack Leahy is a 25-year-old musician that moved to Williamsburg from Austin last September.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
Apartment Therapy on Copying to Learn
My kitchen Before.. just two-three months ago. Name:Type of Project:Location:Type of building:Whenever I am asked how you learn to make good interior design decisions, how to trust yourself or how to just plain have style, I say the same thing. Start by copying. I don’t mean the type of copying where you cheated in high school by looking at someone else’s answers.
Maxwell Ryan
Jul 17, 2020
A Dark Blue NYC Rental Apartment Makes a Case for Maximalism
David, a NYC theater set designer, has lived in this rental apartment for 10 years.
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Jul 17, 2020
Before & After: Maxwell & Ursula’s Light Rental Reno
Here’s a look back at Maxwell’s renovation of his and Ursula’s new apartment in SoHo. If you missed any of this earlier in the year, you’ll definitely want to take a look — I think you’ll be impressed with how much he was able to achieve in such a short span of time. Here’s another view of the kitchen before, to give you an idea of what we were dealing with.
Nancy Mitchell
Jul 17, 2020
Before & After: Matthew Patrick Smyth at Designer Visions
On the floorplan, it’s listed as “Auxiliary Room,” a vague definition that falls far short of inspiration. What to do with this space, with no windows, no definition, and to be honest, no saving grace? Not to worry. Enter gentleman designer Matthew Patrick Smyth, who manages to turn slightly vague into totally specific. Through the lens of the talented Mr. Smyth, it’s part Kasbah but pure Kismet. And it stole the show at Hearst’s Designer Visions.
Patrick J. Hamilton
Jul 17, 2020
Taylor Swift’s Former NYC Rental Is the Townhouse of Our ‘Wildest Dreams’
Want to live like T Swift? The pop star reportedly rented out this townhouse in the West Village while renovating her Tribeca home last summer. Now, the place is on the market for a cool $19.995 million. Welcome to New York, indeed. Located at 23 Cornelia Street, the townhouse has five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms across three floors, totaling 5,500 square feet.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
Here’s What $1500 Will Rent You in Each of NYC’s Boroughs
Yep, living in New York City is expensive, especially when it comes to real estate. Even $1 million doesn’t get everything on your wishlist. Yet, over 8.5 million people live in the Big Apple, and at least some of them live in relatively affordable, non-rent controlled apartments. So we scoured what’s currently on the market, and came up with ten rentals across the five boroughs for around $1,500 a month. What does that get you in Manhattan versus Staten Island? Let’s find out.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
Jennifer’s Small Space Kitchen Renovation: The Big Reveal
Name: Jennifer Pade Type of Project: Kitchen remodel Location: West Village, New York, New York Type of building: 300 square foot apartment in a co-op building For those of you who have been following along with Jennifer’s NYC kitchen remodel, and who saw the truly dire state of her original kitchen, this reveal will be especially satisfying. The work is done, the dust has cleared, and now it’s time to take a look at the finished product.
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Jul 16, 2020
This Is What New York City Would Look Like If Cars Were Banned
Architect and urbanist Vishaan Chakrabarti and his firm Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) believe that taking cars off the streets of Manhattan is a necessary step toward that better future.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 14, 2020
A Brooklyn Home's Blush and Black Kitchen Isn't Even Its Boldest Element
"This is one of those neighborhoods where if you want to have a peacock, you have a peacock."
Minette Hand
Jul 9, 2020
This NYC Apartment Has a Shower in the Kitchen, and Twitter Has Questions
The property went viral on Twitter recently when user @angelicaalzona posted about the listing, showing a shower smack dab in the middle of the kitchen, right between the sink and the fridge.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 10, 2020
Every Room Is a Different Color in This 480-Square-Foot Brooklyn Apartment
Artist Lani Kennefick made this small apartment her own by painting all of the walls—and most of the floors.
Melanie Rieders
Jul 2, 2020
How On Earth is This Falling Apart Fixer-Upper Worth $829K?
Of course, Twitter has jokes.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 1, 2020
This Designer’s Brooklyn Home Has A Seriously Envy-Inducing Walk-Through Closet
Interior designer Gunnar Larson (one of the participating designers for Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool Experience) and his equally stylish wife Sara Larson share this small Brooklyn apartment with their kids, Ihlen and Royal.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 29, 2020
A 450-Square-Foot Shared Studio Features Dark Walls, Good Art, & Lots of Plants
Most of the art on the walls are from their grandparents and parents and have special meaning to the couple.
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Jun 26, 2020
A Warm Industrial NYC Loft Mixes Minimalism, Muted Colors, and Marvelous Rugs
Rana Argenio is the founder of direct-to-consumer linens brand 10 Grove and lives in this industrial Tribeca apartment with her husband.
Jess Cherner
Jun 24, 2020
A 450-Square-Foot NYC Studio Shows How to Add Lots of Color to a Small Space
This product designer specializing in home goods (like furniture, lighting, home accessories) took the time to only add very loved pieces to this small studio apartment.
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Jun 23, 2020
A 235-Square-Foot NYC Studio Feels Much Larger Thanks to Smart Space Planning
There may only be just one "room," but Katie has done an amazing job creating very distinct zones in her studio apartment.
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Jun 23, 2020
Here’s What It’s Like to Live in a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community
Also known as a NORC.
Jessica Delfino
Jun 19, 2020
B&A: A Dark, Dingy, & Dated Kitchen Got an Incredibly Cute Update for Only $500
This home's old kitchen was a sore thumb before its budget refresh: the backsplash was mismatched tile, the floors were dingy linoleum, and the entire space was dim.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 15, 2020
A 450-Square-Foot Apartment Is Proof You Should Use Dark Colors in Small Spaces
It's like an intimate jewel box that overlooks a quintessential West Village street.
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Jun 10, 2020
A Small NYC Apartment Is Filled with Natural Light and Clever Book Displays
The apartment is just 600 square feet, but the 13-foot ceilings and white wooden floors make it appear much larger. And there are exposed beams, soaking tub, and working fireplace in this remodeled space.
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Jun 9, 2020
An Artist's Colorful, Candy-Coated Home's Full of Items That'll Make You Smile
Robyn Blair Davidson's small NYC apartment has one of the cheeriest work-from-home spaces we've ever seen.
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May 29, 2020
It's Incredible How Much Storage Fits in This 296-Square-Foot Studio
New York-based makeup artist Kim White completely transformed her teeny Brooklyn studio apartment with IKEA hacks, contact paper, and smart storage ideas.
Adrienne Breaux
May 29, 2020
A 500-Square-Foot NYC Studio Fits Lots of Color and Texture in a Small Space
It's a modern Moroccan boho oasis in New York City.
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May 26, 2020
A Creative Layout Makes a Small 1-Bedroom Apartment Feel More Like a 2-Bedroom
Katy shares this apartment with her tween daughter; her daughter gets the bedroom and Katy turned the living room into her own studio apartment (and home office).
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May 19, 2020
A Small NYC Apartment Shows How to Keep It Simple and Chic
See why this apartment was nicknamed the "The Lavender Palace."
Erin Derby
May 19, 2020
A 500 Sq. Ft. NYC Studio Feels Larger Thanks to Its Furniture Layout
Even though this studio apartment is an open space, thanks to good space planning, it feels like it has different nooks.
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May 19, 2020
A Small NYC Apartment Has a Cute Plant Shelf Solution for a Windowless Bathroom
Tons of light pour in to the bedroom and living room of this small NYC apartment, and the two owners have filled those rooms with plants. But the bathroom had no window and they had to get creative!
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May 19, 2020
Thanks to Murphy Beds, a Small 1-Bedroom Apartment Acts More Like a 2-Bedroom
A neutral color palette, multi-purpose furniture, and prioritizing how the space NEEDS to function are the design tools self-help author Karen Salmansohn used to make her 650-square-foot apartment work for her and her young son.
Adrienne Breaux
May 6, 2020
B&A: A Small Studio's Custom Furniture & Storage Ideas Maximize Every Inch
It's only 330 square feet big, but this New York City studio apartment is INCREDIBLE.
Adrienne Breaux
May 5, 2020
This CEO's Chelsea Loft Is Chic, Clutter-Free, and Full of Good Organizing Ideas
Sarah Paiji Yoo is the co-founder and CEO of green cleaning supply company, Blueland. Her Chelsea loft Is chic, clutter-Free, and full of good organizing ideas.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 23, 2020
B&A: This Home's a Reminder That a Refresh Can Be Both Low-Budget & Low-Impact
Green Week
Low-waste design expert Laura Baross helped redesign nonprofit founder Larissa May's small Brooklyn rental apartment.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 22, 2020
Thanks to Pocket Doors, a Renter Calls Her Home's Layout 'Optional Open Concept'
Hattie Kolp has lived in this rental apartment her whole life; when her parents retired and moved out of the city, the home became hers to redecorate!
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Apr 10, 2020
A Cozy Astoria Apartment Has a Wonderfully Warm and Cheery Color Palette
New York-based artist and illustrator Justin Russo's home's style is: “Secretly Gay WWII Veteran Returning to NY in 1946 to Mourn His Lover Lost in Battle.”
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 7, 2020
A 600-Square-Foot Brooklyn Home's Full of Mood-Boosting Colors and Great Ideas
Health and wellness expert Liz Moody calls her home a "non-toxic, book and plant-filled Mexico City-inspired oasis."
Erin Derby
Apr 6, 2020
A 300-Square-Foot NYC Studio Apartment Is Like a Glam Little Hotel Room
This studio dweller chose pieces with ample storage space so her small home would never feel cluttered.
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Apr 4, 2020
A 315-Square-Foot Studio Shows How to Use Art to Create Distinct Zones
This small home also shows how to master a "French country meets mid-century modern" style.
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Apr 2, 2020
Bring the Brewery Experience Into Your Home with These Daily Virtual Happy Hours
Cheers to that!
Nicoletta Richardson
Mar 31, 2020
A Small NYC Studio Has Clever Storage Solutions and Cute Plant Displays
From using the built-in hamper for bathroom storage to purchasing a storage sofa from IKEA, this studio dweller has found ways to be creative with her small home.
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Mar 30, 2020
This NYC Apartment Has a Delightfully Bold Dining Banquette
The reflective qualities make a small space feel much brighter and larger!
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 30, 2020
A Ceramicist's Victorian House in Brooklyn Is Full of Art, Books, & Decor Inspo
Molly Prentiss, a novelist, and Forrest Lewinger, a ceramicist for Workaday Handmade, live in and work from this airy, modernized Victorian house in Brooklyn.
Chloe Berk
Mar 30, 2020
An Organized 350-Square-Foot NYC Apartment Will Make You Re-Think Your Storage
Describing their style as "cozy pink pistachio desert oasis," Zach and Libby have used IKEA shoe storage in unconventional ways to help make their tiny rental apartment work.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 24, 2020
A Family of Four Is Living in a Stylish, Extremely Organized 700 Square Feet
Designer Crystal Nielsen designed a beautiful home for her family four... despite the fact that the space is only 700 square feet!
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 20, 2020
A 140-Square-Foot NYC Studio Shows Just How Stylish a Super Small Space Can Be
Tyler chose items that fit in the space so as not to overcrowd it, but made sure the home functios in a comfortable manner.
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Mar 20, 2020
The Twist? Comedian Catherine Cohen's Colorful, Art-Filled NYC Home Is Gorgeous
Her home's style is: "Lightly haunted royalty."
Madeline Bilis
Mar 17, 2020
A 400-Square-Foot Brooklyn Apartment Is Filled With Incredible Color and DIYs
If Stevie Nicks, Ram Dass, and Andy Warhol had a child this would be their apartment.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 13, 2020
Emily’s Rochester Merrypad
Name: Emily WintersLocation: Rochester, New YorkSize: 1,350 square feetYears lived in: Owned for 2.5 years We saw a sneak peek of Emily’s home when we looked at how she dressed up her hearth. We also spied into her closet when we saw her awesome freehand painted ikat walls. Now we’re finally getting the whole tour of her house.
Jason Loper
Mar 11, 2020
City Living: Step Into these 12 Brownstones
“American style” architecture might first bring to mind Victorian, Ranch, Cape Cod or Prairie styles, but for city folk the brownstone stands out as perhaps the best representative of urban housing, especially in the Northeast. With the help of the Cosby family and Carrie Bradshaw, the brownstone has been cemented into the popular imagination of what city living looks like.
Carrie McBride
Mar 11, 2020
A New York Couple Shares 350 Square Feet
Natasha and Rob somehow make it work in their East Village apartment, despite it being tiny!
Nancy Mitchell
Mar 10, 2020
A 400-Square-Foot Brooklyn Apartment Gives Truth To The Phrase 'Less Is More'
The New York Times technology reporter Taylor Lorenz's advice for small-space living is to "stick with the basics, and don't be afraid of a little open space."
Madeline Diamond
Mar 10, 2020
Michelle’s Sweet and Eclectic Studio
Name: Michelle Konar Location: Upper West Side — Manhattan, New York Size: 330 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years; Rent As a student at the Rhode Island School of Design, Michelle learned to hone her creativity. As a graduate she has taken those skills and applied them to her work in advertising, as well as in her home. Unafraid to take on a project, she is always looking for ways to improve her space.
Liana Hayles Newton
Mar 10, 2020
Lex, Lynn and Lucy’s Downtown Modern Family Home
Name: Lex, Lynn and LucyLocation: Financial District — Manhattan, New YorkSize: About 800 square feet including terraceYears lived in: 4.5 years — ownWhen Lex and Lynn moved into their one bedroom apartment in lower Manhattan, the view of the New York skyline took center stage. Their style was minimalistic — graphic black and white were favored over color for a look of grown up chic. But enter their daughter Lucy, and everything shifted.
Liana Hayles Newton
Mar 10, 2020
Emma Bates' NYC Apartment Shows the Power of a Statement Mirror
This CEO mixes modern furniture with vintage finds, lots of colorful artwork, and statement mirrors to brighten the small space.
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Mar 6, 2020
This 272-Square-Foot NYC Studio Uses an IKEA Clothes Rack in a Unique Way
It's a super small home, but Melissa has filled it with plants and cute decor.
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Mar 4, 2020
This Restauranteur's Harlem Apartment Masters an Afro-Minimalist Aesthetic
Nigerian-born restauranteur, entrepreneur, and digital collage artist Folasade Adeoso and her fiancé Noah Levine share this large, minimal Harlem apartment.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 21, 2020
A Wellness Brand CEO's Brooklyn Home Is Cozy, Eclectic, and Wonderfully Warm
80% of the elements in Trinity and Issey's apartment were taken out of family’s basements and storage units.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 19, 2020
‘Schitt’s Creek’ Fans Can Shop at a Real-Life Rose Apothecary
It's in upstate New York, but you can shop the collection online.
Arielle Tschinkel
Feb 13, 2020
This Brownstone's Wallpaper Combos Create a Cool Concrete Jungle in Brooklyn
Built in 1899, this Brooklyn brownstone is a mix of '70s vintage-inspired pieces with a classic twist.
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Feb 13, 2020
Actor Erich Bergen's NYC Apartment Is a Mid-Century Modern Meets Studio 54 Style
Actor Erich Bergen's NYC apartment is like what the inside of his brain looks like.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 11, 2020
Cool Art & Cute DIYs Make This 475-Square-Foot NYC Apartment Elegant & Eccentric
Each space has its own cool energy.
Melanie Rieders
Feb 7, 2020
How To Make a One-Bedroom Apartment Work for a Family of Four
It can be done.
Nancy Mitchell
Jan 30, 2020
A 525-Square-Foot Studio Features Clever Room Dividing and Storage Ideas
It's inspired by Brutalism, has an incredibly neat room divider idea, and has a beautiful green plant display in the kitchen!
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 29, 2020
This 1960s-Inspired Hotel Lets You Play Twister on the Walls and Ceiling
Hold onto your spinners, folks: there's a Twister Room in NYC that goes beyond the floor and onto the walls and ceiling.
Nicoletta Richardson
Jan 28, 2020