“Our cross-country, entirely virtual apartment hunt was quite the experience,” Neah continues. “Relying heavily on Google Earth and neighborhood reviews on Reddit, we explored various Seattle communities and finally settled on a unit with a decent layout in our desired neighborhood after about two months of searching. Although we weren’t entirely in love with it, we figured we could always move after a year if needed.”

“One night, while checking apartment availability in our building, I discovered a unit with our dream layout and 200 additional square feet of space within our budget. We immediately contacted our leasing agent and, after a very grainy virtual tour the next day, happily secured the unit we now call home.”

“We didn’t actually see the apartment in person until about a month before moving in. Our floor and the two directly above us were repurposed into a pop-up hotel shortly after the building opened in November 2019, and our unit was used as the hotel storage room. The first time we saw it, it was stacked floor to ceiling and wall to wall with miniature toiletries, but we could easily see its potential,” she continues.

“We were drawn to the large windows, the efficient use of space, and the fact that it was a corner unit. Like most high-rise apartments, it lacked charm or character and was the epitome of builder-grade ‘design.’ However, I welcomed the challenge and promptly devised a project plan to add molding throughout the unit and promptly submitted it to the leasing office. To my surprise, they approved it without hesitation.”

“As both creatives and ardent homebodies, we use every inch of our apartment to its fullest,” Neah reveals. “Geoff transforms the closet into a recording studio when he brings out his guitars. Meanwhile, I cherish my writing desk. This bright, elegant corner of our home is undoubtedly my favorite spot. It feels quintessentially ‘me,’ whether I’m editing TikToks, doing floral arrangements, or working from home. I call it my ‘Carrie’ desk, a cliché callback to Carrie’s beloved writing desk in Sex and the City.“

• Our entire apartment is painted in West Highland White by Sherwin Williams. It’s a warm white that looks beautiful in sunlight

• Media Console — Milo Baughman, Dirt Modern Vintage, Sedona AZ
• Vase — CB2 Stick in Anywhere Vase, sold out but find similar here on Etsy
• Painting — Painted by Geoff’s late brother, Spencer Hutchinson, About — Spencer Hutchinson
• Sofa — Jattebo Sectional IKEA
• Sofa Slipcovers — Etsy
• Quilt — Handmade by my mom, Vivian Morton
• Coffee Table — Interior Icons Solange Table
• Chess Set — Marble Cultures
• Marble Tray — Fanstone Furniture
• Burl Vase & Green Marble Candle Holder — Vintage form Collection Rive
• Glass Catchall — The NostalgiaHaus on Etsy
• Brass Catchall — Casa di Lavalle
• Floor Lamp — Corinne Lamp, Adesso
• Table Lamp — Kona Floor Lamp, Huegah Home
• Senufo Stool — Etsy
• Belgian Flax Linen Curtains — Pottery Barn

• Jensen Dining Table — West Elm
• Jeanneret Dining Chairs — France and Son
• Painting — Painted by Geoff’s late brother, Spencer Hutchinson, About — Spencer Hutchinson
• Print — Fritz Von Eric
• Woodbury Decanter — Simon Pierce

• Fruit Bowl 1 — Sobre Tray, Astier de Villatte
• French Kitchen Marble Fruit Bowl — Crate & Barrel
• Smeg Cream Drip Coffee Maker — Crate & Barrel
• Greyhound Mugs — John Julian
• Scalloped Mugs — Kaneko Kohyo
• Coffee Container — Amazon
• Utensil Holder — All-Clad
• Atlas 8-Inch — Pepper Mill
• Pewter Vase — Match

• Penelope Nightstands 18”— West Elm
• Bed — Modern Bed by West Elm, no longer available but similar here
• Headboard Slip Cover + Liner, Sheets, Bed Skirt & Duvet Cover — Superior Custom Linens on Etsy
• Runner — Amazon
• Olive Ash Burl Chest — Vintage from Miami Vintage Decor
• Writing Desk — DIY, marble top sourced from Balducci Marmi
• Marble Table Lamp on Desk — Vintage from Southern Comfort Life of Etsy
• Marble Tray — Fanstone Furniture; honed version out of stock, polished version here
• Bookend — Vintage from Casa di Lavalle
• Bow Catchall — REL home ceramics
• Marble Table Lamp on End Table — Vintage from Ambiance Interiors on Etsy
• Desk Chair — Jeanneret Dining Chairs, France and Son

• Marble Side Table — Fleur Studios
• Vase — CB2 Stick in Anywhere Vase, sold out but find similar here on Etsy
• Onyx Catchall — Vintage form Collection Rive
• Print — Fritz Von Eric

Thanks, Neah and Geoff!

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

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