This Bold NYC Apartment “Feels Like the Color Wheel Threw Up, in the Best Way”
“When I first walked into this apartment, I felt like I was stepping into a version of myself I had only seen in my dreams,” Sofiyat Ibrahim, aka The Odditty, explains. “The natural light pouring in, the high ceilings, the original wood floors — it just felt like home in a way no space ever had before, especially for NYC!”
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The one-bedroom rental apartment situated in Manhattan’s Midtown neighborhood must’ve made a huge impact — Sofiyat had already toured 25 homes throughout the city. She began renting the space a little over a year ago, and has made some stylish changes that perfectly match her personality.
“I’m a Nigerian American creator, actor, and founder of ODDITTY LLC, a brand that celebrates self-love, confidence, and living loudly,” Sofiyat says. “From viral skits to authentic podcast convos, I’ve built a space that empowers people to show up fully, dream boldly, and laugh along the way.”
It’s no surprise that Sofiyat believes the “apartment feels like a reflection of every version of me.” However, when she moved in the space was a blank canvas, as most modern apartments tend to be. But it didn’t stay that way for long. In addition to painting the kitchen wall a vibrant pink, she also painted multi-color squiggles on the walls. Her decor is incredible, too.
“I’ve turned it into a sanctuary where I can create, host, unwind, and be fully myself,” Sofiyat says. “Every corner holds a piece of my story, from the wall art and bright lighting to the dinosaurs I’ve taken throughout my travels. It’s not just a home; it’s the backdrop of the life I’m building, one that feels intentional, joyful, and entirely my own.”
Shop This Home!
- Faux plants — Perigold
- Wall Art — Dunnie Onasanya
- Directors chair — Wayfair
- Planters — Wayfair
- Shoe storage — Wayfair
- Wall storage — Urban Outfitters
- Dog toy storage — Wayfair
- Hooks — Urban Outfitters
- Catchalls — World Market
- Mirror — World Market
- Utensil holder — Urban Outfitters
- Runner — Etsy
- Hand towel — Geometry
- Bowl — World Market
- Vase — World Market
- Bowl — World Market
- Small matcha bowl — West Elm
- Slim matcha tray — West Elm
- Placemats — West Elm
- Rug — Wayfair
- Coffee table — Wayfair
- Shelf — Urban Outfitters
- Side table — Urban Outfitters
- Small mirror — Wayfair
- Large mirror — Wayfair
- Drawer pulls — Etsy
- Storage — Urban Outfitters
- Duvet cover — Urban Outfitters
- Shams — Urban Outfitters
- Runner — Wayfair
- Lamp — West Elm
- Squiggly mirror — Wayfair
- Planters — World Market
- Shower curtain — Urban Outfitters
- Soap dispenser — H&M
- Towels — West Elm
- Hand towels — West Elm
Thanks, Sofiyat!
This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.
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