The Game-Changing Bookshelf Wall in This New York City Apartment Is Envy-Worthy

Sixtine and her roommate at the time looked at over 40 apartments on StreetEasy until she came across a two-bedroom unit in the East Village that piqued her interest. Sixtine’s roommate was at work, and the broker left the apartment unlocked, so she toured it alone. 

“When I walked into this apartment, I knew immediately it was the one,” Sixtine, who has shared clips of her home on TikTok, explains. “For the East Village, it was practically a gem: huge bedrooms that were separated by a large living room, ample kitchen storage, a balcony, and lots of south-facing windows.”

The connection was so strong that Sixtine waited in the apartment for her roommate to get off work and see the place. That day, she completed the home application while sitting on the bare living room floor. She was tired of moving and knew this was the space for her (plus her cat, Levi, and her sister’s cats, Richie and Henry). 

“I wanted a space that I was going to stay in for more than a year — something I had never done with previous apartments because there was always something I was compromising on,” Sixtine says. “But not with this one!”

• Shoe Storage

• Couch — Casterly
• Chair — IKEA, no longer sold
• Rug — Revival Rugs
• Blackout Shades — Amazon
• Curtains — Amazon
• Curtain Rod — Amazon
• Art Behind Couch — Amelia Jayne
• Naked Art — Camile Hunt
• Black Chair — Custom made by a college friend

• Island — IKEA
• Chairs — IKEA

• Bed Frame — Wayfair
• Mattress — Casper
• Bedding — Tekla Fabrics
• Rug — The Home Depot
• Mantle — Amazon
• Nightstands — Urban Outfitters
• Curtains — IKEA

• Wallpaper — Amazon
• Shelves — Amazon

Thanks, Sixtine!

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

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