A Tiny Brooklyn Heights Studio with Renter Friendly Updates

[@guambyguambelle1864]

A person could live in this space quite happily and for a very long time. This is what a studio apt is supposed to be: liveable.

[@ej3016]

not sure if she’s yanking our chain about the shoes in the kitchen cupboards - can’t imagine not cooking at all - other than that it’s a studio I could very much make my home 🇨🇦🙏 my studio is 350sq’ - think double car garage - love my north exposure - sun full on over the supper hour - and yes there is food in the kitchen - besides - I only have four pairs of shoes 🤣😂

[@RosaBorg]

Same. I quite like the rest but I'd want a kitchen I can use.

[@noshititskrae]

​​@@ej3016 I keep my clothes in the kitchen cupboards because I never cook... I just really hate cooking lol. So. There are definitely people who live this way!

[@craftingwithcharm7665]

Love the leather chair & desk! Such a charming apartment!

[@OrangeSunrise7]

@@noshititskrae to order meals every day 1. is expensive, 2. is bad for health

[@paulineniles370]

She did a great job decorating with limited space. She made the small space look larger and interesting.

[@vivian9803]

The kitchen cabinets match the window woodwork - embrace them! You glammed them up with the beautiful brass pulls and they look great.

[@TubeTorte]

I thought the same thing. Perhaps something removable could be temporarily pasted to the recessed centers? Something to mirror the window panes, possibly?

[@thoughts3897]

I agree. the cabinets are just fine. They go with the woodwork. Assuming you have seen other NYC kitchens and bathrooms to know how great yours are! Nice place. Feels very comfortable.

[@buickinvicta288]

I like the cabinets, they add warmth and nice shaker style. Timeless.

[@watervillegangmember]

I would do something with the centres. Fabric?

[@EllieStardustt]

Agreed, the kitchen cabinets look really good and they have a classically modern look that balances nicely all the gilded and more detailed design she has incorporated.

[@richardsanty9063]

A Home Doesn't Have To Be Big To Be Beautiful.

[@dredayful]

That part.

[@sumar207]

This woman knows what she wants and is very knowledgeable on where to source the products that make her home so perfect for her.

[@heidibee501]

Very airy, open and lovely. Traditional yet friendly. The kind of space you want to come home to at the end of the day.

[@Androgynary]

So cool to see someone who also has a small studio apartment like me with a similar design style! Also, the shoes in the kitchen is totally giving Carrie Bradshaw 😂

[@CreativeMedicine7]

I love how her home is fabulous but lived in with pieces that show her personality and add flavor to the space 👏🏾👏🏾

[@mtchar9312]

I gotta give this to New Yorkers, y’all have great style and a knack for making the most out of whatever your given, make it your own and make it fabulous!

[@CharlotteIssyvoo]

Rich New Yorkers do. This channel only ever shows us the homes of rich New Yorkers. When I lived in a tiny apartment in New York, I sure as hell didn't live like this.

[@AA-yc9dq]

@@CharlotteIssyvoo🙄

[@katrish786]

Her apartment is so cozy. I love the warmth of the colors.

[@bonriver9420]

What a lovely apartment. I actually love the kitchen cupboards. They complement the beautiful wood on the windows. Her colour choices are perfect. She has great taste and a wonderful personality.

[@royd.6831]

100% agree about the cupboards! The wood is warm and elegant (the new handles are perfect) and I’m glad the building didn’t let her paint them.

[@monkeymonkey8526]

As a former technician I have to recommend you do NOT store power strips. modems, routers, etc in fabric or paper boxes. That is a major fire hazard. It's very reckless of you to recommend it to your viewers.

[@onthehill3381]

That was my first thought.

[@monkeymonkey8526]

@@onthehill3381 It's very reckless of these youtubers to advise such things 😣

[@courtneykilmer9676]

Are wood one safe?

[@monkeymonkey8526]

@@courtneykilmer9676 I would not say yes to doing that. The reason being is that those items tend to get warm and need plenty of ventilation room around them. The less space they have for ventilation, the hotter they get. So, keep that in mind with whatever you decide 😊

[@romysv]

@@monkeymonkey8526 thank you for saying this, it drives me nuts. I work from home, tech role, so we get training on safety and this is one of the first DO NOT in the list of things not do ever do

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

My mother always said It’s not the size of the home or the apartment. Be blessed to have that first of all and it what to do with the apartment or the home that matters.😀

[@naomifrakes6474]

I actually think the existing cabinet color adds warmth and richness to the space. I would keep it… accent the color in a vase or other decoration to make it look intentional. Great space!

[@laurapearson3370]

She definitely makes the most of the limited space

[@LindaPernice-gz8mt]

I had to lol when she said I had no place to put my shoes so...and then opened a kitchen cabinet door and said so I here's where I put my shoes..i lol...something ...I would..do...I hate clutter and everything I own must be placed where it can not be seen...that really bothers me so I put things under the beds......in matching woven baskets over my dryer and washing machine shelves which are behind doors...I really have to start writting on a sheet of paper where I hid things and hang inside my bedroom closet... I'm always in my bedroom closet to get my clothes to wear.,everyday..soooo yea, that's what I will do...when I move next mth into a 2 store ,3bedroom 1930 HSE..or forget it.. I will be searching all day long... LoL..yes I am...but seriously must do exactly that...your video was absolutely super..my hat goes off to u... can't wait for all the next ones..thank u for do many more ideas added to mine already..❤❤❤

[@jeanbellinger9770]

Most beautiful small apartment I have seen.

[@NoName-ub5to]

I love everything about it! 💗 "I don't cook, I just store shoes." 😂💯

[@thetravelingboulderer]

Shoes in the kitchen cabinets is SOOOOOO New York! I love it.

[@JudgeyJudgeyable]

This is one of my favourite apartment tours on youtube. I come back to this video every so often

[@joyful8072]

A wonderful, small apartment and she decorated it so beautifully.

[@dyanalayng5507]

Love the mirror, moldings, wallpaper and that leather chair! Great work.

[@mapsman5513]

I adore this space and would move into it tomorrow. The kitchen cabinets don’t bother me at all. I think changing the hardware successfully gave them a more vintage feel and the color of them echoes the walnut window trim. The moldings and wallpaper both increased the charm of the apartment so much and I love the moveable partition. Great decorating job! You certainly have an artistic eye for color, pattern and shape.

[@ToniSchmidt-x6k]

I watch Apt therapy all the time and yours might be the loveliest so far. It's so sweet and cozy.

[@kaleidoscopedreams1111]

I really enjoyed her personality. And she did an excellent job making this small space work for her!!

[@wrightuniverse3952]

What a charming and thoughtful home! This exemplifies what living in NY means to me. So smart! I love how her personality and joie de vivre is in every moment! ♥️♥️♥️

[@esikazemese]

I love what she did with the space! But it has awesome bones to begin with, the layout and the west facing windows really make the space livable. Her design is top notch!

[@gabrieladantas4353]

Living in a small space myself , I got so inspired by her lovely place. I watched the video two times

[@jm7804]

Storing shoes in the kitchen cabinets? Carrie Bradshaw would be so proud.

[@auroratorres7873]

Lauren is a lovely lady that really knows how to decorate. Her apartment does NOT look like it is only 220 sq. ft.! It definitely looks a lot bigger, as she knew exactly how to place everything in order to expand her space. She has impeccable taste and that is because she lives in the fashion world! She has an eye for where she would place her furniture and accessories. I personally do not see anything wrong with her kitchen cabinets but if they are not her taste, she could perhaps get permission to cover them with peel and stick paper. There are so many varieties and colors out there that she could choose from. There may be other solutions, but I don't know what else she could do. If she decides to cover them I am sure they will turn out beautifully as she is so detail oriented.

[@Miek80]

The kitchen cabinets are actually fitting very well in the color pallet you have there, maybe a double tape to put some fabric in the middle

[@channelceronne]

I didn't even realize it was studio until we got to the rattan panel. Excellent use of space and such cohesive style. More videos like this please!!

[@ptpilario]

love that 7 feet tall mirror

[@e.458]

For the wardrobe you can buy iron-on hemming tape to make it look neater. There's also velcro tape to hang it up more neatly. That's the easiest no-sew way I'm aware of.

[@bethsummerville341]

Hi! Lovely home!! Regarding your pretty fabric panels for your wardrobe... Might you consider curtain rods small curtain rods installed at the tops and bottoms of each glass panel (inside) where your fabric could be more sturdier placed and easily shirred to your liking?

[@rhaundelporter]

I love the decor and details. I like the cabinet color. I feel like it balances the windows and add warm tones.

[@ivybennett818]

Love this space! For the wardrobe fabric, use push pins to reinforce.

[@KateKrauss]

Thumbtacks will lie flat (same idea as push pins).

[@conejita]

These are the best cabinets i’ve seen in a rental like they could be so much worse! We all know the usual wood kind… I think theyre fine as is, the handles helped a lot. I love this place

[@PeytonSlim]

That's what I thought. They're not the type of cabinets you would find in a 1960s-70s home. They're definitely modern, and they make the kitchen more cozy especially with some warm amber lamps. 👌

[@janelte]

The cabinet on legs at the end of the kitchen cabinets fits in so perfectly and "rounds off" the kitchen, creating a visual barrier that really improves the look. I think it was an inspired choice.

[@vivian9803]

I agree 100%! At least they’re not old-fashioned oak, cathedral-style cabinet doors. As a former landlord, I would advise against doing anything - especially not peel and stick wallpaper because it will ruin the finish.

[@RockinCowgirl1000]

Those cabinets are beautiful, and match the woodwork on the windows. So tired of seeing everything painted white or gray.

[@JediNinja]

My cabinets are painted metal *sigh*

[@lindaellis3981]

YOUR APARTMENT IS SO BEAUTIFUL ! YOU ARE SO BUBBLELY AND YOUR HOME REFLECTS YOUR WARM PERSONALITY !!!! SO GORGEOUS ! 😊

[@universallyinsync]

So darling. Traditional vibe! Those cabinets? I'd suggest either fabric inserts, temporary contact type, or fancy paper ( art stores), even woven placemats cut to fit, and use double stick low- tack tape. With patterns just center them. And to finnish off your wardrobe fabric? If you're not a sewer get iron on hemming tape. Press a 1/4 inch fold to each wrong side, then another half with the tape inside. It's hemmed! And to attach on top and bottom you can order a wider, more sticky double tape through Amazon, etc.

[@laureldreinking]

Of all the decor, I liked Lauren’s blouse the best.

[@jessejess5159]

I just wanted to turn it around lol …I get it’s probably meant to be worn that way, but it looks silly to me…front looks like it belongs in back 😏

[@dinomite078]

I’m so amazed how people in NY can make it nice in such small apartments.

[@philiq18]

Nice job on the layout and decor. It all works well together. I love her use of artworks throughout the entire space.

[@barbarawillis5187]

Fantastic looking decor. The colors are blended so beautifully in the space. I am envious of the bedding and the way Lauren put it together. I too, love the worn out leather chair.

[@Miriam68730]

So beautiful. Well done. Thank you for sharing 💛💛💛

[@lq7729]

She did an amazing job. Really smart storage/small space solutions and pretty.

[@carolynek1875]

A all I can say is spectacular.This place is great.I love the way it looks.I love like it looks lived in with such a little space, you made special areas just for yourself and other people. When they come over, you did a great job. This is one of the best I have ever seen... I'd live there in a heartbeat

[@nancyhillard6456]

Those kitchens cabinets are beautiful.

[@bethsummerville341]

Yes, but Lauren, if they really bother you, you might consider placing a removable adhesive-backed thin mirrored panel to the inset areas to detract from the wood you don't care for and also to continue your reflective theme. (?) Beyond that idea, what about covering the mirrored cabinet areas with your choice of etched glass-looking contact paper?? Kind of gives the feeling of looking out a "real" window. Just a thought or two. Blessings!

[@kamalalove6083]

I’ve been watching small space transformation clips for years and I think this is the warmest, coziest, yet spacious feeling apartment I’ve ever seen designed. Chef’s kiss!

[@Justviewinn]

The cabinets look so good with the rest of the apartment. I love it.

[@lmorrill11]

Your home is lovely and comfortable and I always feel that your home should be "you."

[@staceyhart6982]

True New York living. I love the shoes in the kitchen cabinet. ❤❤❤

[@stalkingcrane]

A very appealing small apartment, into which our hostess injected tons of character, in a very tasteful way. That lovely little hanging lamp, in the tiny foyer, is a pineapple shape which, traditionally, denotes hospitality. How apropos.

[@abhilashasinha]

I absolutely LOVE this apartment. You wouldn't believe it's only 220 square feet, it's so warm, cosy, yet gleaming with intentional design touches. The reason I clicked on the video is because of the beautiful bedspread - Jaipuri hand block print is SO gorgeous and absolutely ubiquitous in India. While Lauren mentions that it's an English-garden vibe from Ballard Designs, I HAVE to take this moment to talk about how beautiful hand-printed block print even came to be in England, or associated with it for that matter! (hint: trade -> colonialism!) As as Indian, this is Jaipuri hand block print so dear to everyone back home! Would love for viewers of this channel to know a little bit more about the ancient technique that a lot of contemporary Western design houses are importing as "English" motifs when actually they are very deeply from the Indian subcontinent. Another amazing example of it is her amazing desk-chair cushion with Jaipuri block print! Beautiful space and design choices!

[@melissadurbin8081]

So creative, so beautiful, I just loved this. Lauren has great taste and a beautiful spirit, I love how happy she is to be living there. Those kitchen cabinets are actually quite classic and lovely, the brass handles Lauren chose are perfect. My very favorite thing in this apartment is that gorgeous wallpaper. We just downsized to a small house so I found this video very inspiring. This tour was delightful in every way, thank you Apartment Therapy and Lauren! ❤

[@claudiamoran7745]

This is a beautiful studio. Personally I cannot live in a small space in such a big city but love that people make their space so beautiful.

[@buickinvicta288]

Lovely home. The kitchen cabinets are fine, adds warmth.

[@mbuck5044]

Great job utilizing every space in her apartment. Love it!

[@Accountdeactivated_1986]

She’s got great style. I noticed how just pulling the bed away an inch from being crammed next to the wall makes all the difference. She has a great eye and has made this place so lovely ❤

[@hadrianwall-r7h]

You could mellow out the cabinets by adding a beautiful paper to the inner panel. I have done this several times with wonderful results. The paper does *_not_* have to be wallpaper. their are beautiful papers all over the world that could be used with a friendly adhesive. TALAS has beautiful paper and there are varied sources on Etsy.

[@gladysperez8156]

This studio is designed for the youngsters with extroverted styles. Lauren Wilson’s studio by far is beautifully done. Ms. Wilson’s shows the beauty of her Studio’s designs. Thank you for the tips on where to get cm and the installation people, that anyone get their services.

[@christopherone1]

I'm sorry...but 'what'???? 'youngsters w/extroverted styles' WHAT does that even mean...she's a grown career, successful woman, not a youngster. What the heck does extroverted style mean...this is a very traditional, chic apartment.

[@14sasst]

Like everyone says, the wood look on the cabinets is great. Maybe add some molding to tie them into the look of the windows even more !

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

the bar cart extension of the kitchen is genius nice touch !

[@leilal8053]

I'm with you when it comes to a separate kitchen and the molding. That fire escape is also a nice extra if no balcony. One thing I would do differently is replace the bed with a "Murphy Bed"...practical and always ready but not in your face.

[@donnawhitley1451]

I think the cupboards tie in beautifully with the window trim. The style is not the same, but the color is great.

[@darrisnelson5223]

Love the shade string pulls! Beautifully designed space!❤

[@lindajohnson1873]

Wow!! What an absolutely amazing space!! I love everything about it (even the kitchen cabinets). Also, your spirit is so beautiful. Never let anyone steal your joy.

[@HJorghe]

So charming curated and beautifully put together design

[@MsLeefisher]

Loved everything about her decorating, and her personality :)

[@magdelineadler4284]

This looks much larger than only 200sq ft. The power of design.

[@zerowhite2286]

A very tasteful and stylish place. What would work well in your wardrobe would be expanding curtain wire, the sort that is plastic coated with a hook and eye to secure it in place. It’s designed for light weight fabric and all you’d have to do would be to sew a channel top and bottom and thread the wire through - and Bob’s Your Uncle.

[@mary-iv9bu]

A wonderfully done space! Classy and serene!

[@esterrivera2281]

Very creative young lady. Love what she did in such a small space.

[@LaLadybug2011]

Beautiful, peaceful and well done space. Think of the kitchen as your dressing room since it's where you keep your shoes-Hang a wooden dowel stained to match your window and held by gorgeous carved or decorative brackets-use a fabric that is gauzy- maybe the same linen as on your bed - slightly see through in the daytime light and cover the entrance to the kitchen when you don't want to look at the cabinets another minute. I'm a white kitchen cabinet person but at least yours are new and they also compliment your window casement, so at least it's intentional looking even if you didn't get to pick them out or paint them. They add a touch of masculinity to the space.

[@saratemp790]

I like the kitchen cabinets as is, maybe ask the landlord if you can add a tile backsplash.

[@ctgctg1]

Such a cozy, pretty design. It’s practical with clean lines. Luv it.❤

[@ingridhalls1538]

your place looks great! I think the kitchen cabinets are nice and suit the space. They also resemble the wood in the windows. 🙂

[@hs2874]

I actually really like the kitchen cabinets. I wouldn't paint them. They're nice as-is. Love walnut wood.

[@labarbarachase122]

Love your place!. Use a stapler to tack down the pleats in your wardrobe. A simple office/desk stapler should work

[@sherrieshatzen3801]

One suggestion for your kitchen is to do inserts to your cabinets. Your cabinets are cherry in a shaker style. If you have any of the wall paper from your entry or if you are able to buy enough more to meet the amount needed, fill the inside of the "frame" on the cabinets with that wall paper. You can get large sheets of card stock (heavy paper) and adhere the wall paper to the card stock, then using an easily peeled off 2-sided tape adhere the paper to the doors. You could even do 2 different papers, one on each side of the card stock so that if you want to change the look you have a second option.

[@leighterry943]

What a absolutely beautiful & delightful space! This young woman has a spectacular flair for design! I truly loved her decorating style, & each space felt like its own, despite the fact that it was all free-flowing & pretty much one room! The kitchen cabinets, though she didn't care for them, became beautifully appointed when she simply added new, beautiful hardware, to the cabinets, & the wood with the spectacular framing on the window, only further complements both spaces! This apartment is an absolute treasure, & all of her amazing ideas & design are worthy of architectural digest! I hope you enjoy the beautiful living space, that you've so thoughtfully created, which is an inspiration to others! Thank you so much for sharing, & I hope you are very happy & enjoy your living space, as much as you seem to! With love, 🥰blessings, & every joy, 2 u 💫🏡💖🙏💖☀️💫🌈✨🌟🕊️😺🐰🐶💜🦋!

[@lalerej4570]

A place created with love and such a good feeling for style and combinations. Very elegant with lots of Laura-Ashley-Vibes. I love it! And I love her shoes in the kitchen cabinet 😂

[@okalanibergschneider1201]

Since the cabinets have inset panels I would recommend using peel and stick wallpaper that compliment the tone of the cabinets and tie into the over color scheme of the apartment. It’ll minimize the over brown tone feeling of the kitchen and give a fun feel and bring more color.

[@valeriadelrio-rodriguez4953]

Ur apt is SO beautiful 😍😍😍 I LOVE the old chic style 😍

[@wendoxia]

I love this apartment. The one thing I was going to suggest is replaced that window with frosting for the glass. You’ll have more reflective services and it will seem cleaner and a little less clutter. And that’s a definite DIY

[@sandybuerle5528]

Small is beautiful! Bravo!

[@Ellen49er]

What an amazing vision she has for her living space. Very impressive.

[@jhutch1681]

Using the screen to keep people off your bed is brilliant! It's cozy without being too inviting. If you can't paint the kitchen cabinets, how about changing out the doors, or peel and stick papering them? If it were my bathroom and I wanted to make it pretty, I'd add some drama with floral detail, or a bright colour somewhere unexpected. Paint the ceiling a dramatic colour, add some gold leaf, paper the ceiling...

[@blankslate6078]

i love how they say apartment when it really is just a room

[@richardg4764]

Incredible what you have done with such a small space. Your bedroom is your living room

[@misssmith7225]

This? This I love...! Thoughtful, reasonable, beautiful. Scale of everything is on point. The changing vignettes of each little area just _works_ . Burnt orange cinnamon to match the window frames was fantastic. Her dress sense, & her home create a combination where I (a very grumpy person) would trust her judgement.

[@maddscientist3170]

Love IT!!!! & LOVE the cabinets they match the window mouldings!!! Put up some peel 'n stick on the bath walls for some color or paint the walls

[@ericahorowitz5062]

LOVE studio tours especially featuring grown ass women living in them! New Yorkers know there is no shame living in a studio. Sure we might prefer more space, but if a studio allows you to live in the place that makes your heart feel alive, you can make it work beautifully.

[@rainwater3334]

very Carrie Bradshaw with the shoes in the kitchen cabinets!!

[@valeriehartford8777]

You could get over the door hooks to hang paintings/artwork on the cabinets. They sell small felt self stick pads you can put on the back corners of the frames to prevent scratches on the cabinet faces. I think this would really dress up those cabinet doors.😊

[@debradhuff8212]

Beautiful tiny apartment, great use of space. Thanks for sharing.

[@dorothyalponte4799]

Beauiful decorating love the mirrors and all the art work.

[@JeralynVictoriaArt]

I put peel n Stick grass cloth on the inset area of my kitchen cabinets and it helped tone them down sooo much!

[@PatriziaSokolic]

Totally beautiful and adorable Loved your studio So much Congrats 💥💚💕💛💕💥💚

[@user-yk9sk7pg6v]

i love tiny spaces and this one is so pretty

[@kathleens.laroche754]

Absolutely beautiful! What a pleasure to see. Thank you ❤

[@veronicacollins4714]

I recommend implementing one of the two below methods regarding the kitchen cabinets #1 Take the front doors off and store them somewhere for example, under your bed. Decorate the inside of the shelving as the area will now be open. You could drape paper doilies bent in 1/2 around the edges of the bottom of the inside of the cabinets and they will hang down. You will then have more room to place treasured items or plates, bowls, etc. in the newly created cubby holes. #2 Apply liquid starch & 100% cotton patterned material to the cabinet doors. Soak the cut material pieces in the liquid starch and apply to door and smooth out; no need to take the front door off of the cabinet. Cut the material pieces to fit the outside of the cabinet doors or cover the entire cabinet. You may even do this to the cross sections left showing if you remove the cabinet doors (as mentioned above). The liquid starch will not harm the cabinets and is renter friendly. In the past, I have created a focal wall on a flat wall with this liquid starch method and will testify it works well.