Despite Only Being 289 Square Feet, This NYC Studio Is Lovely and Warm
This is landscape designer Yuan Tian’s first home in New York; she moved to the city right after graduation to begin her career. “Beyond work, I’m passionate about architecture, climate resilience, and plants — interests that also influence the way I shape and live in my space,” she writes.
This first New York City home presented quite the challenge, as it’s only 289 square feet, but it did offer a lot of natural light, thanks to four windows. Located in a building from 1910, the $2395-a-month rental did come with a lot of architectural character, though. “I was immediately captivated by the exposed red brick wall,” she writes.
“I use the red brick wall as a background to showcase plants, creating a dialogue between history and vitality,” she continues. “This contrast reflects my identity as a designer who is drawn to both timeless character and living energy.”
This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.
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