Dakota Johnson’s Iconic Green Kitchen Inspired the Makeover in This 120-Year-Old Home

“Needless to say, I was absolutely shocked — and a little spooked! It seems the last time the space was available, I came across it and fell in love,” Julia, who posts about their home on TikTok, says. “I remember that I wasn’t in a place to move at the time, but I screenshotted it as a reminder that seemingly unreal spaces exist in this dream city of mine! I now say I manifested my apartment, and I embrace the jokes from loved ones that say I am a witch.”

Unsurprisingly, the loft has been on Julia’s mind for several years. Not only does it have cozy, exposed red brick walls, but there’s also a whimsical spiral staircase that climbs between the 14-foot ceilings. Julia remembers that while touring the space, she and Eric didn’t have time to “pick [their] jaws up off the ground” because there were so many beautiful details. 

After a year of living there, the couple has dubbed their loft the “Rainforest Cafe,” likely because of the reimagined dark green kitchen (Dakota Johnson-inspired!) and the abundance of lush plants. 

“As we approach one year here of many more to come, I find that more than anything else, I love how it feels so distinctly like us,” Julia says of their loft. “While I am the mind behind our interior design, elements of who we both are come through our art, books, and furniture.”

• Dining Table — Hernest
• Dining Chairs — Amazon
• Ivory Area Rug — Wayfair
• Large Arch Mirror — Bed Bath & Beyond
• Wood Console Table — Facebook Marketplace
• Bar Cart — Facebook Marketplace
• Record Player Stand— Wayfair
• Bookshelf — Target
• Standing Lamp — Amazon
• Green Chairs — Neighborhood “Buy Nothing Project”
• Rounded Wood Accent Table — Target
• Red Oriental Rug — Bed Bath & Beyond

• Clear Contact Paper 
• Peel & Stick Tiles 
• Mid-Century Modern Light Fixtures 
• Green Contact Paper 

• TV Console — IKEA
• Sectional Couch — IKEA
• Vintage “Lucky” Lager Neon Sign — eBay
• Jute Rug — Bed Bath & Beyond
• Vintage Trunk “Coffee Table” — Thrifted 
• Rattan Circle Chair — Secondhand World Market
• Lamp — Secondhand
• Puzzle Table — IKEA

• Couch — Secondhand 
• Coat Rack — Urban Outfitters Home
• Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wood Chair — Garage Sale
• Dresser — Wayfair
• “You Look Good” Mirror Decal
• Industrial Shelf — Facebook Marketplace
• Desk — IKEA

Thanks, Julia!

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.

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