This apartment was in original condition (circa 1986) when we moved in pre-kids (mirrored kitchen backsplash, mirrored closet doors, wall-to-wall carpet and laminate countertops). Even still, both my husband and I knew right away when we walked in that this was the apartment for us because of the wall of windows in the main room, generous bedroom sizes, and the 10’ ceiling height. The open kitchen was a draw as well and, even though open kitchens have been a hot debate lately, we still love ours!  

My Style: Classic and tailored. Warm, comfortable and livable with touches of color.

Inspiration: Travel, Instagram, my old Domino magazines.

Favorite Element: My bed—it seems I can never get enough sleep in this life with two young kids!

Proudest DIY: My husband and I built and covered our headboard—one run to Home Depot, an online tutorial, and it was done. We recently changed the fabric and it freshened up the room. I love how it turned out and that we spent next-to-nothing on it!

Biggest Challenge: The large kitchen island is both a blessing and a curse. It’s great for things we like to do together but also collects junk! It takes discipline to collect what’s left on the island each night and put everything back in its place (toys, mail, lunchboxes,etc). 

Biggest Indulgence: Our custom kitchen cabinetry—custom does cost but it also comes with benefits like designing to your exact needs and customer service. White painted cabinets chip over the years—I have a paint touch-up kit and have also had some of my cabinet door and drawer fronts repainted by them.

Best Advice: When hanging my gallery wall, a friend advised me “eyeball it,” which went against my better judgement but I couldn’t be happier with the result.

What’s your best home secret? Clean little bits at a time to stay (relatively) on top of the family mess! Each night I make a round through the living room to gather toys and I frequently throw small loads of laundry in.

• LR & Entryway – Farrow and Ball, Stony Ground
• Girls Bedroom – Farrow and Ball, Cromarty
• Master Bedroom – Farrow and Ball, Skylight

• Bookcase – IKEA Kallax
• Mirror – Pottery Barn
• Baskets – IKEA Branas

• Monterey Sofa – Ethan Allen
• Loveseat – family hand-me-down – upholstered in DwellStudio for Robert Allen Kingswalk pattern
• Media console – Anthropologie – no longer available
• Lucite coffee table – source unknown – similar found at CB2
• Alabaster lamp – Visual Comfort found at One Kings Lane

• Dining Table – Similar here
• Dining Chairs – William Sonoma
• Chinoiserie fabric panel – Family hand-me-down, similar here

• Clyde Adjustable Counter Stools – One Kings Lane
• Ginger Jar – Homegoods
• Branches – Dutch Flower Line
• Countertop – Ceasarstone
• Kitchen Cabinets – Tedd Wood Fine Cabinetry
• Kids Workstation – Skadis pegboard combination from IKEA

• 3-drawer MALM dresser – IKEA
• Una Knobs on dresser – Anthropologie
• Headboard – DIY, fabric from Mood Fabrics
• Throw pillow – Zak & Fox Khotan pattern custom made by Dekowe

• SLAKT trundle bed – IKEA  
• PAX wardrobe – IKEA
• Duvet cover – Garbo & Friends
• Storage ottomans – One Kings Lane
• Mirror – Serena & Lilly but someone was selling it on Craigslist!
• Closet shelving – Container Store

Thanks Amy!