This 389-Square-Foot Studio Once Had Purple Carpet and Eggplant Walls — Now It’s Unrecognizable

Two years ago, Dylan was living on the basement level of a multi-unit Victorian home built in 1905. However, friends who lived on the top floor told him about an empty unit. Well, it turned out it wasn’t exactly vacant, but he still fell in love with the expansive windows offering views of the trees outside.

“I found my home abandoned, with everything the previous occupant owned still left behind,” Dylan explains. “The style was unmistakably wild: half the floor was covered in chipped white peel‑and‑stick tile, while the other half was purple carpet. The main room was painted periwinkle, my bedroom eggplant, and the closets were boldly done in yellow and red.” 

As an interior designer, Dylan was able to see past the apartment’s chaotic starting point. It turns out his landlord trusted him, too, and not only let him make changes, but also helped pay for them. Soon enough, the studio apartment was transformed into a “romantic and old-world” space, filled with several layered pieces.

• Tonester’s “Black Orange“

• Astor Sofa — Ethan Allen
• La Joie Natural Multicolor Rug — Ruggable
• Cane Back Chairs — Vintage
• Coffee Table — Vintage
• Culver Side Table — Lulu & Georgia

• Island — Vintage

• Textured Waffle Coverlet — Target
• Bedsure Striped Sheets — Amazon
• Crewel Duban Pillow Cover — West Elm
• Modern Shape Pillow Cover — West Elm

• Peel-and-stick Floor Tiles — Amazon
• Boho Floral w Fringe Shower Curtain Pink  — Target
• Dresser — Vintage
• Side Table — Vintage

Thanks Dylan!

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

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