Emmy and her partner, Andrew, only had a few suitcases when they moved into this 700-square-foot Echo Park apartment from Brooklyn. Rather than be daunted by the prospect of having to fill a one-bedroom apartment, Emmy and Andrew instead took this as “an opportunity to collect new pieces together that represented our aesthetic and lifestyle. We aimed to make our home warm, inviting, and inspiring, with a mix of new and vintage furniture.”

Emmy says the urge to make the space feel finished right away was strong as a designer. “But instead of rushing to fill the space with quick, cheap finds, we decided to take our time and gradually collect smaller pieces like lighting, accent tables, and accessories that we truly loved, rather than just things to fill the gaps,” Emmy writes. “We started with the essentials — like the bed, sofa, desk, and desk chair — and filled in the rest over time. Looking back, I’m really glad we took our time designing the space, because it allowed us to collect pieces we love and will appreciate for years to come.”

“As an interior designer, I feel my home is a true reflection of who I am,” Emmy continues describing of their home. “The pieces within my space give an inside look into what I gravitate towards, what inspires me, and the experiences I’ve had along the way. Our art collection is really special to us, with most pieces picked up during our years in Brooklyn or from our travels. Each piece takes me back to where we got it and the memories from that time, which is nice — especially in a new place.”

• Sofa —  Restoration Hardware 
• Accent Chairs — West Elm 
• Coffee Table — Etsy
• Rug  — Saatva
• Pillows — Purchased from House SFW / made by Christian Rathbone
• Side Table — Goodies LA
• Vintage Stool — Rose Bowl Flea Market
• Glass Table Lamp — Thrifted
• Vase + Candle Sticks — Thrifted

• Counter Stools — Target
• Pendant Light — Design Within Reach
• Wood Frame Art — Framed postcard from our favorite coffee shop in Brooklyn, Marlow & Sons
• Gold Frame Art — Thrifted 
• Ceramic Blue & White Jar — Thrifted
• Santal Candle — Diptyque

• Coffee Mugs — Hasami
• Curvy Green Tray — Houseplant
• Utensil Holder — Urban Outfitters
• Art — Remnant fabric piece in a thrifted frame

• Bed Frame — Saatva
• Art (Above Bed) — The Edition One Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Bedside Table — Goodies LA
• Ceramic Vase — Target
• Throw Blanket — Cushendale
• Drapery Panels — CB2

BEDROOM (DRESSER)

• Dresser — IKEA with thrifted hardware
• Table Lamp — Thrifted
• Table Lampshade — Made by me!

• Desk — IKEA
• Desk Chair —  Sunbeam Vintage LA 
• Dracaena Tree — Sunset Nursery
• Gallery Wall Art — Thrifted

Thanks, Emmy and Andrew!

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.

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