5 Stylish Small NYC Apartments with HUGE Inspiration (+ Decor Tips!)

Photo by: R29

Your room is obviously very graphic with a preppy twist - is there anything you won't put in your apartment?
"Gee, thanks! I know it can seem a bit all-over-the-place, but there really was a method to my madness. When I get a bigger pad, I'm going to be less frenetic - I know this is a bit young and pop, but it's important to surround yourself with things that make you happy, and at this stage in my life bright is better. You ... more 

Photo by: R29

Your room is obviously very graphic with a preppy twist - is there anything you won't put in your apartment?
"Gee, thanks! I know it can seem a bit all-over-the-place, but there really was a method to my madness. When I get a bigger pad, I'm going to be less frenetic - I know this is a bit young and pop, but it's important to surround yourself with things that make you happy, and at this stage in my life bright is better. You also have to be cost-effective with your purchases. So, I'm not going to buy high-ticket furniture right now - stuff like couches or bed frames I'm fine with getting from Ikea, then I'll pay more for accessories or wall art.

You also won't find anything too dark in my place - while I admire the Navajo blanket, mid-century modern thing, I like to be a bit more peppy."

Your bedspread shows lots of UK pride - what was the decision behind taking this plunge?
"Honestly, I'm a huge Anglophile. Like, I actually read Hello and Tatler regularly. I watch the X-Factor UK - I knew about One Direction before they blew up (I'm not proud of it, just saying). So, when my mom found this, it was a no-brainer. Plus, it makes the bed seem less of a bed. I gave some Americana love with the pillows - they're white stars on red that are from...wait for it...Pottery Barn Kids."

Jack Wills bedspread, Upper Rust mirror (above firep less