This Small Chicago Condo Is Absolutely BURSTING With Color and Pattern

published Jun 10, 2022

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Bedroom with pink bed and storage — Credit: Tiffany Gholar

Name: Tiffany Gholar
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type of Home: Condo
Size: 600 square feet
Years lived in: 5 years, renting

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Credit: Tiffany Gholar

IKEA Billy bookcase doors with fabric in them.

Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: My home is colorful, casual, modern, and fun.

Credit: Tiffany Gholar

These lanterns have remote-controlled battery-powered lights inside, so they were very easy to install without an electrician.

I’m an interior designer and artist. I love bright colors and I love making things. My home is a space where I experiment with ideas that I might end up using in projects for clients one day.

Credit: Tiffany Gholar

The bookcase in my bedroom. I customized my storage pieces with wallpaper from Spoonflower.

Describe your home’s style in 5 words or less: Bright global eclectic modern

Credit: Tiffany Gholar

Another view of my bed and vanity table

What is your favorite room and why? My bedroom is currently my favorite because it is a great place to sleep, make crafts, read, and listen to music.

Credit: Tiffany Gholar

Coffee table tray decor

What’s the last thing you bought (or found!) for your home? This large rectangular cast tray from Pottery Barn for my coffee table.

I filled it with colorful pompoms that coordinate with my living room rug and some battery-operated candles.

Credit: Tiffany Gholar

I made the headboard myself.

Any advice for creating a home you love? Don’t worry about trends. Do what you love, and do what makes sense for your space and lifestyle.

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

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