House Tours: A $1,950, 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Jersey City

Name: Victoria; partner, Andrew; and 4-year-old French Bulldog, Theodore aka "Teddy"
Location: Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey
Type of home: Apartment
Size: 600 square feet/56 square meters
Years lived in: 2 years, renting
Rent: $1950/month
From living at home with family to moving in, with her partner, for the first time, Victoria had a challenge of how they were going to decorate this apartment. Even before moving, they secured some items they knew would fit inside, such as their quirky bicycle table and comfortable Eames chair. From there, it took one picture on the wall to influence the rest of the style and decor in the apartment; all orange everything and very cozy. Though Victoria is known for "dilly dallying," she has taken her time in making this home unique theirs, even for their pup Teddy too.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro, Floor Plan/Layout
0:44 - Living Room
3:27 - Entryway
4:36 - Workspace/Desk Area
5:37 - Kitchen
7:08 - Bedroom & Reading Nook
9:57 - Dresser Area & Closets
11:38 - Bathroom
12:16 - Pet Dog & Accessories
12:48 - Outside Area
13:23 - Meaning of Home
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[@tiffanycurtis4794]

This channel is therapy for me because I love home and apartment tours on KZbin watchin with my cinnamon vanilla coffee come on man 🤣☕️❤️

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

You and me, both. I'm in the process of selling my 2200 sf house and downsizing to a 1 BR apartment. I love all the ideas for a smaller space and I also like reducing my carbon footprint by moving to a smaller space.

[@LisaLivingFreeInFlorida]

Me too ❤🙌🏽relaxing

[@garlicgirl3149]

She blew me away saying this is her first apartment and designing one too! WOW! I think I had a mattress and a lawn chair. LOL!!

[@emelyandtheuke]

omg FINALLY a video in Jersey City apartment tour and not some luxury condo and not some Newport metal grossness, but actual Jersey City charm tour not overshadowed by NYC. please do more of these. we have brownstones and history, too 🥹

[@apartmenttherapy]

We hope to get more people in that part of town. Know anyone? 👀

[@littlemissmeera]

yes would love to share my space in the Heights!@@apartmenttherapy

[@anniebananie444]

Most people twice her age don’t take the time to be as thoughtful and intentional with their living spaces, I’m impressed well done! I’m 53 years old and have a great appreciation for her aesthetic sense and talent for design 🧡

[@sonyabbuzz]

Wow!! for a first time apartment living decorator this is so well done!! You definitely created classy and cozy. The neon sign was perfect!!

[@yolandalopez8117]

❤

[@bricksloth6920]

Designing a room around a statement art piece is a very established way to decorate. I personally think it's the best way to decorate, but art is very important to me.

[@maritzanc]

I totally agree, it means she's a lover of art unlike others who find art secondary to furniture.

[@darlinglychee]

furniture can also be a piece of art though in my opinion. but i love this approach as well as a designer/artist @@maritzanc

[@sandyheredia3027]

Like you , I decorate my home with things I love. 😊

[@neen319]

I did the same thing. My living room, around a huge painting of water serpents ii.

[@barbarawillis5187]

Lovely apartment decor and I have to say Teddy is adorable. I like the way the outdoor patio is furnished for day and night lounging.

[@jacquelinelun4049]

I love Victoria!! She is really talented and it's her first time decorating the entire apartment by herself!!!

[@craftingwithcharm7665]

This is one of my favorite apartment tours. I love everything about it the gallery walls, the frames that she chose for the gallery wall, the bike table, the shelves with the books faux plants on it, the patio, Teddy & her personality. Everything is just so charming. She is an excellent decorator!!!🎉💕🪴💖🏡

[@deniselittle5558]

She really knows how to decorate and use space well. That is such a cute appartment.

[@elizabethlawrence1713]

Lovely, quirky decor. Im not surprised that you like orange and tan with that beautiful strawberry blonde hair. Love the artwork too❤

[@shelleymeyers9119]

I love the apartment and don’t think she has “too much stuff” Glad that most of the people that thought it was too crowded acknowledge that being minimal is not for everyone. Girl: you be you!

[@didntcreateahandle]

Eclectic cozy but with a downtown city vibe. Cute!

[@NikkiRich174]

Love Her Style It's Cozy Festive Functional And Bright

[@susannegiesen2114]

Really nice Apartment. And she seems to be a funny and happy person😊 Thanks for the Tour👋

[@lucilletorres5989]

Impressive use of space and what a gift for interior design. Surprised this is your FIRST home as an adult. You have a gift for decorating & using space beyond what most could imagine. Well done!

[@loridamico3368]

Warm and cheerful apartment ,just like Victoria 's personality!

[@TruthOrClaire]

I am so impressed that this is their first apartment. They did such a good job designing it and her personality shines through!

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

Victoria, you guys did a phenomenal job with that apartment. Teddy is adorable.

[@annalynn9325]

Very pretty. Not cookie-cutter. Great use of space

[@seventhchild7270]

That outside lounging is so awesome, cozy, and creative!

[@saharshams2497]

You guys did an absolute awesome job... I'm in total aw for this place... WOW 😃😀😃😀😃😀😃

[@ItsMeHi116]

How refreshing to see nice and positive comments on an AT video (in general)! So many people on the website are miserable and complain about everything, yet read the article knowing what it is about. Any whoooooo, this apartment is lovely! Excellent use of storage and her personality is adorable. 8:05 may be my favorite part!

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

I am seeing the trending White and burnt orange color combination and I love it so much. It created striking and balanced aesthetic that's so warm.🤍🧡

[@thecreativelady1908]

I love the Bike Table!

[@emilyhthompson]

This is hands down one of my favourite apartment therapy home tours I've ever seen. Victoria has done an incredible job playing with colour and making every room feel spacious and polished. Beautiful!

[@buickinvicta288]

Cute. I like the colors, nice and cheerful. So tired of gray.

[@hesherette]

this is insanely beautiful, cozy + nice!! considering it is their 1st apartment, that makes the design, coordination + feel of this lovely place even more impressive!

[@arpitabiswas2884]

Pretty but little crowded for my own liking! Great if that works for her. The basement door tho 💀 plot for horror movies

[@karisuperstar]

Great use of space. Creating an appealing and functional layout in a small room makes such a huge difference. People don't realize it's a skill that most people don't have. The average person would probably just throw the couch against the wall and call it a day

[@sherrycohen1824]

I love this apartment! It's homey and inviting. Victoria, you did a great job utilizing the space and decorating it so nicely.

[@vickinutter5733]

She is so organized she did such a great job🎉❤🎉

[@insaneandvain6188]

Love that bike table ❤

[@wonder841]

I just love your decor, beyond cozy and beautifully done!!!!

[@kionahutchins6286]

This is beautiful! And so great to see some colour.

[@talkkitupwithangelamariea]

I decorate similar to you in my one bedroom small apartment! Except my color fav is yellow. Totally enjoyed.

[@missywink1504]

Teddy is adorable! I also love your pumpkin-colored dress, which matches your apartment. My favorite part is how your entertainment cabinet goes perfectly with your checkered rug. Everything is warm and cozy.

[@ElizabethBallesteros-mo1zi]

I like your decorations very much, you like quirky which is my favorite dear. You have created a very cozy chic place!❤

[@kimhaas7586]

The good stuff: nice color palette. Everything looks good together. Good use of storage. Everything has a place. Nice space planning though I still can’t figure out where they eat. The whole apt is light and warm. The not so good stuff: Coco Chanel said before leaving a house to look in the mirror and take one accessory off. This apt could use that kind of edit. For example, *don’t* fill every space because yoy think “something is missing”. Maybe nothing is missing. Maybe the thing you have on the wall is the wrong size or shape. Don’t fill the area above it until you figure out why you feel something’s missing. Empty space gives the viewer time to breathe. Yes, it’s all good but there can be too much of a good thing.

[@bonniepwtf]

I don't know what I love more, Teddy or the apartment! What a beautiful result you have achieved 👏. Can't believe it's your first time putting a place together and decorating- your have a real skill for it.

[@sophiew1967]

PS your wee garden outside is lovely to,sadly in my old house back home in Liverpool that grey wicker garden furniture would have been stolen out my gsrden..I ended up having to chain my garden bench up after a 6 ft Victorian reclaimed bench under my bedroom window was stolen when I was asleep lol .I don't live there anymore x

[@legoqueen2445]

Really love how she's decorated her apartment! But I wish she had just a bit more space so it doesn't feel as crowded.

[@TrainsFerriesFeet]

That sofa is really cool. I'm moving to the NYC area when I retire and downtown Jersey City is high on my list as it has such easy access to Lower Manhattan, the Village, Chelsea and Midtown.

[@gregpendrey6711]

TV could mimic the firebox I would try that even tho it covers part of the mantle assembly. Plus my neck likes it below eye level. Maybe the next size down for the TV so it would read as firebox size. This would really help with styling the fireplace😊

[@gracegrant5725]

You have a talent for decorating! Beautiful space.

[@train2203]

There are so many things I like, it is lovely 😍

[@jessica386m]

Beautiful space, especial the foyer!

[@heatherburrill]

You are such a talented decorator! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@annielitton4622]

I love your cozy apartment.

[@gladysperez8156]

I like her apartment for them. The whole one bedroom apartment decoration reminds me of college dorm. I really, really like the bicycle table, console, and the beautiful painting she bought. Enjoy!

[@lynda6801]

Absolutely beautiful space! 😍

[@pinkskies8128]

Well-done! But I really, REALLY want to see where that basement door leads.

[@c.o3301]

That’s a brilliant first apartment!! Well done.

[@MsSassyMT]

Lovely space.

[@juliekostas7322]

Absolutely charming apartment. They put so much thought and creativity into every single element. So well done!

[@angelapleasants8285]

This place is absolutely adorable. Everything fits neatly in place and she kept the color scheme consistent throughout. Good job! 😊

[@kennaharrison603]

Love how you decorated your space! Styles and colors are great! Thanks

[@denisesrazzledazzlenails9606]

Beautiful apartment!

[@christineboone2850]

Such a darling apartment! Well done!

[@leawallace1366]

What an absolutely charming apartment! There are so many terrific ideas here. Great tour.

[@Sandra-lk5yt]

Wow I love their style! Such a beautiful and functional space

[@keys2stone1984]

Finally I get to see how fluid your design and aesthetic to your apartment . It's like a dream for me watching this entire video. Super love it. My bff love it too esp it's her favorite color...orange. thank you for sharing this.. we're now inspired to be more creative in incorporating exactly the same aesthetic..🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@kimberlylalley7255]

What a great space! Andrew is so lucky. It was full of surprises and beautifully decorated. Full of space saving hacks and so organized, cozy and warm. Well done. Nice that it reflects all three who live there - including Teddy.

[@MsReveur]

Oh, I love this apartment!❤ It's so bright and colorful and there's something to discover and look at in every corner! Even if some people in the comments find it to crowded, I think it is perfectly designed. I also own a lot of stuff and I am constantly trying my best to find storage and decor solutions to still make my tiny apartment look cozy. This video actually gave me a lot of ideas and inspiration. I think decorating apartments is kind of an art in itself, especially when people have to work with a very limited amount of space. I think they did a very great job. It looks cozy and inviting and they seem to be happy with their design choices. At the end of the day, they are the ones who live in that place, so the only thing that matters, is that they feel comfortable.

[@heatherburrill]

I agree. And because everything is so harmonious it doesn’t feel cluttered just relaxing ❤

[@MsAmara4]

Very nicely decorated!

[@phronsiekeys]

A great, great apartment. I can't believe it's their first! Very sophisticated use of space. And I love Victoria's dress!

[@SandiD1959]

What a lovely inviting apartment ❤

[@fezekamabaso4805]

She has the neatest closet! Loved this tour ❤

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

10/10 I love it! And she is so cute :)

[@glorial1569]

You’re a really talented designer You have an amazing natural talent

[@cjenkins8785]

Energetic colors for an energetic home

[@michellemeyer1649]

Great space! Well done! ❤️

[@sheilacirioni4676]

You have a beautiful apartment..very nice decor& alot of character. I love the color of your couch& how you played off picture.Also bedroom pictures over bed are very tranquil. You did great!! Love the baskets hiding all appliances& stuff.👍💙🌞🌴

[@Gwen-joyful-light]

This is my new favorite home just so you know lol and I'm getting all kinds of tips thank you! Btw, orange is my favorite color as well 🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@leaseymore8225]

Your apartment tour just came up on my KZbin feed. I absolutely love your apartment!!! You did a fabulous job with your space. Love the colors, your style and the warmth that I feel when looking at your apartment. I will definitely be incorporating some of your style into my space! Love, love, absolutely love.

[@bellinous]

One of my faves so far. Love the colors and her process - the painting and the sofa, hehehe.

[@brandiealeman9377]

I love the colors it's light and airy.

[@graceaxisa4213]

I love love love this apartment! It is so welcoming, lovingly lived in and beautiful ❤ I really appreciate the closet tour too, as well as sneak peeks in storage areas. That's real life and that's what makes it extra relatable 🤗

[@LuvWheaties]

I love this space! Great job decorating. And Teddy is adorable!

[@milagrossilva602]

Beautiful apartment ❤ It’s cozy 😊

[@karendeakin9628]

Beautifully done I could live there no problem

[@buenavidaestates-livingthe6333]

Hola from a fellow dilly dallyer here! This is fantastic for your first apartment, how fun! It is gorgeous. Love the baskets over the kitchen cabinets and all the clever storage solutions. And that is some incredible dedication to hiding the PS4. Impressed, girl! ;)

[@Pursuitofhealthwealthhappiness]

WOOWWW LOOOOOOOVEEEEE! You've done such a good job - so colourful and you've maximised every space! It looks SO cosy and I especially love your bedroom! I have a 1900 Victorian Terrace house in the UK but when I see videos likes this it makes me want an apartment!!

[@kathyk7598]

Beautifully done! Kudos!

[@mariadoeslife4093]

Beautifully decorated. Love the colors!

[@brendamonroe998]

Beautifully decorated!!!!!!

[@Mrs.Laetitia]

this is so well done and colourful and beautiful wow ! just wow

[@annsmith7207]

Great apartment and styled very well! As a suggestion -- perhaps placing something -- like a large painting over the television screen to hide it will add to stylizing the mantel! The painting can be removed when watching tv. Just a suggestion.

[@dissidentfairy4264]

It's a cute place! The face painting in the living room, to me, is the focal point of the room. I really like it. I like the whimsical artistic aspects of the room.🧚‍♀

[@fishercourt]

So, here’s the thing, one common theme I hear her saying is oh no there’s an empty space. She says it almost every other minute. She seems a little overwhelmed with empty spaces. I get it, she’s very young and it’s her first apartment;therefore, I respect her process with decorating and trying to justify her anxiety with empty space. I think they have done a fabulous job working with such a tight space for two people. I just hope she watches the real world constructive criticism that is coming from many people from a diverse community, and doesn’t get so offended and just dismiss it. Anyway, long story short, my advice would be to allow empty space to be there, so you can have room for living and adjustments that will be needed for future changes that life brings. I’m happy that she seems to allow her partner to have some opinions with the spacing of items. That’s very mature and respectful at such a young age. If you live with someone else, you must allow them to have their say in how the apartment will be used. If you don’t do that, then you are setting yourself up for a break up. I’m glad she seems very respectful to her partner. Loved the tour, thanks for sharing your home! ❤

[@nazaregil171]

Beautiful! Thank You! Kisses from Portugal ❤

[@traumanewell1333]

Loving all your Artwork on the wall. 💗💗

[@KarMa-ws3ll]

oh, I really love it! Surprisingly, bc It'm a more of aminimalist myself! But that's maybe because I hate dusting😂

[@malcolm1896]

Beautiful and bright

[@rhaundelporter]

I like the pics above the bed

[@AG-vh3lx]

I really love with what shes done with the place!!!! Shes really put her heart and soul into the place which is so telling !! Also kudos to to them in taking the effort in decorating a small place , they really made it look less daunting , manageable and moveable atleast to someone with a claustrophobic neurotic person like me😂😂😂

[@suzanneallison6163]

Super cute. You could do a Frame TV so it looks like art when you're not using it.

[@jespublic01]

Soo cute and thought out…Every inch is beautiful and/ or purposeful! Tons of ideas for living in a small place and not having to sacrifice much… I have a gaming family, but I appreciate beautiful spaces, so thank you for sharing… I love ideas on how to hide things.

[@louisesuffolk]

Great job done by a lovely young lady😊

[@colleenbrady9675]

I love this all !!! Well done, gorgeous home !!