HOUSE TOUR | Inside a Light and Airy 450 Square-Foot NYC Apartment

On today’s episode of Homeworthy we’re taking you inside content creator and DIY-enthusiast Carly Fuller’s sophisticated and chic 450 square-foot New York City apartment. Hailing from England, Carly initially thought her move overseas would be temporary but now finds herself having lived in New York for eleven years.
Especially well-versed when it comes to rental-friendly tricks and DIY projects, Carly has transformed her apartment into a personal sanctuary. For her, a minimalist and multi-functional approach to design has been key to living in a small space. Enjoy!
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[@MyCityApartment]

Ahhh thank you Homeworthy for coming over!!! I’m not sure if anyone will see this comment but thank you SO much for all the kind words!!!! 💗💗 I have to say, I was worried about what viewers would have to say about my very neutral, very small apartment after watching the magnificent home tours on this channel but you are all so kind and lovely and made me smile reading all the comments! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@FaithyandOtis..Massachusetts]

I am a maximalist, but I have to say you have done a fantastic job❤❤

[@Ik44626]

What a charming, stylish and fresh space!

[@fishercourt]

Fantastic and gorgeous place! Thanks for sharing it with us! ❤

[@hangingwithjen]

Carly- WOW!!!!! Your apartment is simply FABULOUS... It's such a beautiful, comfortable and stylish home. Your upgrades and DIY's have really improved your place, and look like they're all original to the apartment. Great job! I bet your landlord loves having you as a tenant! I'm seriously getting so many creative design ideas for when I move to the city! Thanks for sharing your space. :) #subtleelegance

[@Chamelikishaadi48]

Your home is beautiful. You;did a great job decorating it and making it cozy.

[@janetcorey5102]

She’s taken a tiny basic apartment and turned it into a comfy jewel🥂

[@sandraborneclairelovestrea2641]

I love her style! She’s done a great job maximizing space and leveraging the strengths of her apartment.

[@tinamcivor2996]

Yes well said! "Leveraging the strengths"

[@MyCityApartment]

Thank you ever so much for this fab compliment!!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@beverlysmart7989]

Love your apartment!!!

[@lornawilburn3605]

I love this couples creativity!

[@rmonson5002]

She's charming and adorable and that apartment is like a little jewel box of lightness and pretty things, yet practical and organized. No small feat to achieve IMHO. And I agree with her description of her style; it is very sophisticated but not fussy or overly decorated. She has managed to make a very small space feel cohesive and much more expansive than the actual footprint. Love it! So pretty! I wouldn't want to move either. She has put so much time and effort into making it a really beautiful space. It looks rich and elevated. ❣

[@MyCityApartment]

Wow thank you thank you!!! I’m so glad my style comes across as I hoped!! Thank you for your kind words!!! 💗💗💗

[@pamelafox7677]

It’s a lovely home. Very charming woman and it feels just big enough.

[@cherylbusch6236]

Perfect comment ❣️

[@annsmith7207]

Carly: As a NYC native - you have done a superb job and have an excellent eye for design! Very cleverly designed and light and airy! Wishing you the very best as you continue on here in NYC!

[@MyCityApartment]

Thank you!!! That means everything coming from a NYer! I love your city! 🫶🏼🫶🏼💗💗

[@georgiabelle5176]

You’ve done an excellent job decorating your apartment. I love your creative ideas and the way you maximize your space. Thanks for sharing.

[@cinderbelle22]

I love that she doesn't shy away from cheap solutions. She makes work.

[@kriyayoga98]

She has done a lovely job with this tiny apartment. It’s very chic but homey. Thanks for featuring a home that is not so high end. This is something that is lovely and relatable for most of us.

[@janetstear8906]

The BEST small space renovation I have ever seen on this site! She has excellent taste. Well done young lady!

[@sandralashley4718]

What a creative, wonderful person🙂...their apartment is charming and so lovely. Her landlord is lucky to have her 🙂 And I can see why it is hard to leave

[@lianeabeyta4515]

What an incredible use of space. All your DIYs of the marble counters, the backsplash, the added sweet sophisticated bar wall , add such personalty and charm. I would call your style eclectic sophistication, and I love it! Most people wouldn't traipse an island 10 blocks , then up 5 flights of stairs!!! But boy did your hard work pay off. Your creativity is amazing. The use of vertical space, the white tiles in the black bathroom, the branches and box art work. This has made a truly , uniquely you, one of a kind home!

[@MyCityApartment]

Awww thank you for taking the time to write this lovely compliment!! I appreciate this so much!!! 💗💗💗💗💗

[@WhidbeyIslandWA]

Carly should be so proud of herself for transforming such a small space into an elegant sanctuary. Such a talented woman !

[@dawright1118]

Both Carley and her apartment are adorable! Really enjoyed her tiny home tour...so creative!

[@vivianstidham9596]

This apartment is gorgeous! Seriously, it looks like an interior designer decorated it. The home owner is incredibly talented. She may laugh but she is very humble. She has exquisite talent. Very well done!

[@mnevils4493]

I love her style especially the art work made of cardboard boxes. It's truly a talent when someone can make a 450 sq ft apartment feel so spacious and airy.

[@KatieBellino]

I love how this apartment screams wealth, but is actually a lot of creative DIY projects.

[@humbertotovar695]

Gorgeous! You should seriously consider becoming an interior designer for small places! Congratulations!

[@angelalucas4689]

So pleased Homeworthy featured a tiny space!!

[@MyCityApartment]

Yayyy I was worried you’d all be so underwhelmed actually!! Appreciate this ❤❤

[@johannabaumgartner]

@@MyCityApartment To the contrary! It ads realism to this channel! Not everybody lives in huge, super luxurious houses!

[@SS11660]

I am in awe that she got all these things up 5 flights of stairs!!

[@MyCityApartment]

Haha it’s not fun!!!!!

[@ellaaltman2137]

Clever, simple, unpretentious yet elegant. Loved this delightful woman's creative ingenuity in this teeny NYC apartment.

[@MyCityApartment]

Wow thank you so much!!! I’m adding “unpretentious” to my list of words I’d describe my style lol! ❤❤

[@birdsongforest7950]

I found everything about this small apartment beautiful, delightful and frugally smart. Carly is truly gifted with endless style, charm and common sense. One of the best Homeworthy vids I've seen!

[@helensmith3214]

You have made your apartment so beautiful. I think there are elements of Paris vibes and a little Scandinavia touch here and there. You certainly have got clever with the space. Love the lampshades in the bedroom. I think it’s important to have what’s on show to people to be almost a piece of art..like you sink taps. Very impressed. Great vlog thank you.

[@MyCityApartment]

Ohhh I’ll take the Paris vibes- love that!! And yesss that’s a great point- I’m in love with my faucet and sink haha!!

[@scottiemiller7400]

I think Carly's ideas are so original and her apt seems so spacious and calm and sophisticated all at the same time. Lots of DIY that doesn't look DIY. Absolutely brilliant. What a delight to meet Carly!

[@lounamana]

This is exactly the space of most NYC apartments. Thanks for posting. Simple. Elegant and budget friendly

[@InHisService772]

What a beautiful apartment! The decorations are perfectly fitting for the space and dresses the space nicely.

[@tobeytravels893]

Carly has made the most of her home with style and ingenuity. Impressive!

[@debrasmith5339]

I am so amazed at her use of space....it is absolutely beautiful!

[@carolpipher4839]

🌿 ~What a beautiful soothing elegant little "treasure" of an apartment! ~So fresh -clean- & bright! ~Very well done! 🌱I love it! 🌷

[@lesterc9490]

One of my simple pleasures... get up on saturday morning, with my coffee and watch the new episode as i do my bed ☕️

[@carrie4558]

Such a lovely girl, modest about what she’s achieved in this impressive small home. Love the effect of the black tape on the windows, it works! 👍🇬🇧

[@tiffanyb6420]

Carly! Your apartment tour was so refreshing. Amidst the cacophony of color and contrasts that are usually showcased on this channel, your home was like a breath of fresh air. As much as I can appreciate the busier interior styles, this is the space I’d want to come home to, especially after a bustling day in the Big Apple. What a sanctuary you’ve created! No fuss, no muss, so chic, so elegant. Also, your creativity and DIY abilities inspire. Kudos!

[@hv1946FLUSA]

What a joy to see this vibrant, articulate, spontaneous young lady tell us about the delightful apartment she created into a home and one she so obviously loves. Thank you Homeworthy for including her.

[@patriciasalem3606]

I've seen previous iterations of this apartment before, I believe. It gets prettier every time. Even though this is a New York City space, it looks like some more rural properties I've written about for clients that have sophisticated touches of country/cabin/prairie/Nordic design (monochromatic, calming, uncluttered, etc., without the mommy blogger feel lol).

[@jenp5413]

as a fellow nyer i love seeing small spaces, it just takes creativity and efficiency to make it feel like a real home.

[@barbarawillis5187]

I love Carley's DYIs, including the Amazon boxes white art piece. I saw her tour on another channel and in this tour I noticed across from the kitchen area a clear vase with antique colored Hydrangeas is no longer on the "shoe" cabinet and is replaced with a stylish lamp. I copied the antique colored hydrangea arrangement for my dining table and I am delighted with the result.

[@MyCityApartment]

Hi!!! Oh wow I love that you remembered my hydrangeas! I miss them, they were beautiful and I can’t wait to get more when the season comes but I switched them out for winter florals in December and i unfortunately didn’t have anywhere to store them where they wouldn’t make a mess! (They had dried by then)

[@arlenecal]

Pleased that Homeworthy featured a tiny space and truly Carly is very good making it a home ... amazing design! Thank you for the beautiful tour.

[@TF-xc5hp]

Such a clever way to use spaces I loved the idea of storing books under the bench Looks very cozy and pretty ✨

[@buickinvicta288]

Lovely space, lovely lady. Down to earth with her own style. Very nice, I enjoyed it.

[@Nylorac83]

I am in awe of this stunning apartment. It’s like a princess abode. The white with the metal accents = wow! And the little chandelier! Great work!❤

[@canvaslilyinspirational213]

Absolutely beautiful! I watch it on my flat screen and had to come on to the comment section to say I LOVE EVERYTHING YOU DID to your apartment! I'm going back to watch it again!

[@vesnastihovic7014]

Yes! A new flat tour! 😊

[@honestreviewsonly1915]

I enjoyed looking at this video more than the very fancy and expensive homes on here. Your ingenuity and great eye for balance coupled with the cleanliness of the white, and your use of plants is just wonderful. You’re adorable too!! Throughly enjoyed this video. 5 stars from me!!

[@pmk5238]

It’s a very sweet comfy home❤️

[@heidibee501]

This is lovely. She has made the most out of existing features and added pieces that bring a cozy charm to this home. I love the electricians tape used to create the illusion of a mullioned window. Even though l am not monochromatically inclined l really love this look.

[@MyCityApartment]

Thank you!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼💗💗

[@kraykray4446]

What she did with what she had is truly amazing.

[@maddscientist3170]

This apartment has gone thru quite a bit of transition…. I follow her on KZbin …she has done wonders!

[@MyCityApartment]

Oh it’s been a ride lol! The kitchen was once black and white stripes.😂😂

[@Mar-iy8il]

Absolutely adored this episode. Carly did an amazing job styling her place to feel calm, bright and elegant. Love all her ideas.

[@ninjanana102]

I love what Carly and Andrew have done to this apartment. It is beautiful! ❤️

[@raizelmichelow3567]

She is so creative. She has done a great job

[@fleurdursanter9452]

If she’s happy living there, she shouldn’t have to move. It’s totally okay if they’re the “oldest” tenants living in the building. :) And I do speak from experience when I say I agree with her statement about moving being a hassle. I moved to three different states with the family (pets included). No more moving for us. It’s too much. 😆 selling homes is too stressful. Anyway!!! Beautiful apartment! Great decoration. Thank you for sharing! Sorry… I got carried away with my comment 😝

[@marlenejackson9431]

You said you’re not sure what your style is. You mentioned two words: sophisticated and elegant. And that’s exactly your style is - sophisticated elegance, and I sooo love your home🤩😍❤️

[@thevintagekitty]

Very cute. I love to see people get creative and 'make due' with what they have. Wonderful little space!

[@MoonlightSonata214]

A lovely example of how much elegance you can get into 450 sq. ft.: a chandelier with gorgeous ceiling medallion, a really beautiful kitchen sink and countertop/island (the marble paper looks real!), genius cabinet hardware and dimmer lightswitch, who has such a beautiful coffeepot/kettle on their stove (seriously, you have now sent me off on a search for something similar)??, statement mirror, the eye taken on a flow by the color story from the kitchen stools to the shoe cabinet (that's a shoe cabinet??) and on down the hall via the artwork. No one would ever guess the kitchen wall was black tile - I couldn't see a trace of it, and it doesn't look like wallpaper, either- it does look like beadboard! I have never been able to comprehend how people who live in walk-ups get their furniture to their apartments, so that mystery remains. There are so many small apartments in NYC that your services could be in demand as a small-space interior designer for people who want to achieve beauty and elegance in a tiny footprint, and your own apartment is your resume. You really have a talent for it - I would hire you myself in a heartbeat!

[@deboramccallum3987]

Very sweet and resourceful. Love how you create your own sense of calm in a small space. The little pops of nostalgia are nice.

[@catherine1057]

Really amazing what you’ve done with a small space & DYI …. Bravo… stunning

[@paulalogue976]

Great job girl! I am totally stealing your idea with the Amazon boxes and baking soda! I love everything in your space.

[@MyCityApartment]

Sooo easy!! I should have just said “cardboard” but it was truly Amazon boxes in particular lol!

[@kreausc]

My ex and I almost broke up over trying to get a free Facebook marketplace bookshelf from UWS to my place in Harlem, so I totally applaud you for the physical work behind all your finds, AND for staying together after 😂

[@susanfindell6154]

I absolutely love this space! The electrical tape is genius! And the Amazon box artwork ❤️

[@erynnlongenecker2672]

What a wonderful space. I've always loved Benjamin Moore paints for the richness of their pigments and how they read so beautifully in different lights.

[@stephaniearble7023]

I have a small space and recently lost employment, so thank you for sharing all of your space and money-saving ideas! Everything is so gorgeous!

[@lydiameece5284]

Talking about your bar and how you don't make drinks much made me think of my husband and I around your age. We did the same thing. We stocked a cabinet with liquor so we could offer our guests a drink. I think we had one person take us up on our offer. Your home is lovely. I think you did a great job describing your style.

[@patriciagrisham5938]

She has a lovely style! Sophisticated elegance is what I would call it. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous rental apartment!

[@danithomas6873]

I'm not sure how I missed this video, but I'm just now viewing. What a wonderful surprise. Wow, I missed a Homeworthy video. ?? It's like I won the lottery. I truly love this channel and the homes visited. So grateful to these folks that are opening up their homes to us!

[@alicedent8864]

Such a charming apartment. She was very creative with a challenging space.

[@agnesmooney1533]

You could not be more beautiful and charming. The joy you find in all of the lovely things you have done to this small space speaks to your attitude of pleasure in life. I can't imagine having out of town guests in such a small space but I can tell that you welcome them graciously. The apartment is absolutely beautiful and I would love to live there if it was on the first floor. I must say that you have picked the right guy in Martin, not only is he handy but pretty cute too. I wish you both the best. God Bless You and thanks for the tour.

[@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor]

Absolutely charming, airy, calming little space! So cleverly redone.

[@judihulslander298]

What a beauty! I'm not a fan of mostly white, yet this is so calm.... Thanks for showing what some serious DIY can accomplish....

[@MyCityApartment]

Thank you!! I was quite worried people would find it boring but I’m glad you think it was relaxing like I do! 😊😊😊😊

[@marycahill7712]

Your place is so pretty which marches you and your personality !! Good hacks, too!! Thanks for sharing!❤️

[@MyCityApartment]

You’re too kind thank you!!!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@Lynnsmith1510]

I love what she has done with the place.

[@MyCityApartment]

THANK YOU!!! 💜💜

[@PKScoop]

Exquisite taste!! I was really drawn to the design and comfortable environment in her space.❤

[@bjamo8738]

What a beautiful use of space, and what a lovely, gracious lady.

[@Hylin79]

Such minimalistic yet elegant style, would love to see Carly move into a bigger space and see what she can do with it. You can tell she put a lot of thought and work into making it homey and without clutter.

[@amywind7173]

NYC is the most amazing place in the world. A wonderful place to live.

[@carolorr4280]

Ideas for everyone, what a creative gal.

[@ninakerstetter579]

What a charming space! You have a made it so light & airy and most importantly, inviting. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MyCityApartment]

Thank you! I’m so glad it comes across that way, exactly as I hoped!

[@ninakerstetter579]

@@MyCityApartment Your choice of monochromatic makes it so. Each DIY project has improved your space. Kudos to you young lady on such a wonderful venture. ❤️

[@martinethevenau69]

Your apartment is delightful. The two of you have done some amazing DIY projects to uplift the spaces. I love your attitude to not spend too much but making it look expensive. Hope you will be happy for many more years in this place.❤

[@Marie-lx3wg]

Perfect timing! 2am Sunday morning and I can’t sleep! I love your home tours and the interesting stories! Thank you from a huge fan in Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@norahdenovan8658]

Lovely homely wee apartment, her happiness comes across, good luck to you both for the future 👍

[@MyCityApartment]

Appreciate this thank you so much!! 💗💗💗

[@helenapacheco5740]

que lar adorável, as casas não precisam de ser grandes para serem lindas e acolhedoras 💖🇵🇹

[@sandiecavendish9722]

Carly has made a wonderful home, she has great taste. Well done.

[@susannjarvis5587]

Charming and very clever apartment decor. And she was right about her description of her style when she said, "sophisticated." I am so impressed by what she has done with a small space. Love it all.

[@grandmag5577]

Pretty…, delightful…,calming…..

[@BH-oq7pz]

This apartment decor is one of my faves!❤😊

[@dianebaker5243]

This is a beautiful home. It do look light bright and comfortable 🥰👍

[@trudysenglishvictorianhome3244]

Absolutely LOVE her apartment!!💕💕💕💕 She's done a FANTASTIC JOB!! SO Cozy & Inviting!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@amber8458]

Her style is very French and Scandinavian. I love it!

[@paulchezkari6952]

😍 lovely home, looks much bigger and so elegant. Also love the perfectly fine attitude re futon, refreshingly sustainably chic idea

[@bettyrowe1981]

This is the most amazing small space! Just so creative.

[@kapihannibeshie9634]

I love living in a small spaces and make it cute. A very beautiful apartment !

[@goldnron]

Asolutely stunning imo! An amzing example of good taste, creativity and design. Thank you for sharing this gem!

[@coconutpanda]

Both the homeowner and the space are so charming!

[@SmokeJuly]

I can’t believe that’s only 450 sq ft 😮. Simply gorgeous.

[@GayleRoberts]

I love the tape on the windows! I'm thinking before she revealed how she did it, wow, those windows are just lovely.

[@coun_rylady9098]

Absolutely lovely!

[@sherrymeurer]

Such a delightful and creative young lady! Thx for featuring her and I am now following her on IG. ❤

[@mariabeckler106]

Such a adorable home! I enjoyed watching this video. You have a wonderful eye for decorating

[@angelabayern]

I love her style, her accent and her art!

[@VeeLondon1449]

♥️ Carly loves a speckle. She’s speckled a lot in that flat. She’s very creative at speckling. Carly’s speckled things I never thought could be speckled, and now I’m thinking of speckling a chest of drawers I own. So thanks Carly for inspiring me to speckle.

[@buickinvicta288]

It's spackle.

[@rmonson5002]

@@buickinvicta288 haha! It is indeed. Take a shot for every "speckle"

[@buickinvicta288]

@@rmonson5002 🥂🍻🍷

[@rmonson5002]

@@buickinvicta288 🍸🍸🍸ha!

[@VeeLondon1449]

@@buickinvicta288 😂 Speckle or Spackle! They both mean exactly the same thing actually.

[@Chasingwaterfallsanddreams_05]

This is gorgeous and its amazing how much you are able to do in a rental space. I think this would be a sort of contemporary modern farmhouse style.

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

She is beautiful the style in her place is on point 🔥 congratulations on the engagement save me a piece of wedding cake 🤭 I enjoyed watching this but then again I love this channel 💚

[@orangecat5036]

I can't resist to say how much I like that apartment.