After Living in a Room with No Windows, This Renter’s Light-Filled New York Home Feels Like a Dream Come True

“I lived in the Bronx for three years in a room with no windows, so to walk in and see this grand window in the apartment was a huge seller for me,” Celeste says of the one-bedroom apartment she eventually moved into. 

Celeste was growing tired of the apartment hunt after four months of looking (she admits it felt more like four years). However, when she came across the space on Apartments.com, she didn’t believe it was real until she walked through the door. 

After moving in a year-and-a-half ago, Celeste felt “honored” to make the space her own. She guessed that the previous tenant had a minimal style — which happens to be her preference — and so she wanted to lean into that, letting the details, like the large-scale windows and grand staircase, add the drama. But to Celeste, minimalism doesn’t mean boring. 

“My house is minimal, but there are hints of beautiful greens and vibrant terracotta,” Celeste explains. “This balance of minimalism and color has brought a lively yet peaceful feel to my home that I absolutely enjoy.”

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• Bedroom — “Sage Green” (sadly I don’t remember the manufacturer)

• Deinppa Sofa — Amazon
• PillowFlex Pillows — Amazon
• Safavieh Rug — Amazon
• Caoham Coffee Table — Wayfair

• Candle Holders — Temu

• 12-Piece Cookware Set — ​Caraway

• Casper Snow Bed and Frame — ​Casper
• Bamboo Fitted Comforter — Cozy Earth
• Floral Fitted Sheets — Anthropologie 
• Sicotas End Tables — Amazon
• Pendant Light — Amazon
• Ripple Brass Wall Candle Sconce — CB2
• Meedden Paint Easel — Amazon
• Lue Bona Stool — Amazon 
• Floating Shelves — Amazon
• Yaheetech Accent Chair — Amazon

Thanks, Celeste!

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

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