A Clever IKEA Hack Helps with This NYC Rental’s Odd Living Room Layout

published May 8, 2023

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“Anyone who has lived in NYC knows how impossible the search for the perfect apartment can feel, but when I decided to live alone for the first time, I had my heart set on having a two-bedroom with actual living room space, a nice kitchen and bathroom, and hopefully a balcony. A girl can dream, right?” begins fashion consultant and merchandiser Jasmine Hart. “Well, when I walked into this apartment I just knew in my heart it was the one and jumped to sign the lease. It had everything I was looking for and the bathroom even has a heated floor option! I honestly felt like I hit the jackpot and still feel that way a year later.”

Credit: Erin Derby

Jasmine worked with interior designer and set decorator Kendra Cusic to help decorate the space. “This is my first experience in having a home that is so reflective of me and the stage of life I’m in,” Jasmine continues. “There’s duality within the design with the living room being colorful and vibrant, while the bedroom is really peaceful and tranquil. I really wanted my space to constantly bring me joy, spark creativity, and also feel warm and inviting, which I think really has come through. I’m really grateful to have a home that feels like an oasis for me in the midst of a very chaotic city. I am still working on my office to give it the same love and curation that the balance of the home has and I have definitely learned the art of patience in decorating, so I’m allowing that to come together with time.”