A one room bedsit conjures up all kinds of images - not always positive. For example, I spent my first year in London after uni in a dismal bedsit where the windows would rattle every time a double decker bus thundered passed! If only I'd seen this cosy oasis - I could have actually made something of it! This teeny Manhattan apartment belongs to Chloé Crane-Leroux, a food, interiors and lifestyle photographer from Montreal, Canada. In the photography world, Chloé's is known for her minimalist touch and carefully curated eye, and this transcends into her bedsit. Opting for an off-white tone throughout, Chloé has artfully balanced clean and minimalist with a cosy touch - no easy feat in such a small space! The result is a calm escape and a place to call her own in the heart of the buzzing metropolis!
So cosy, don't you think?
I can just imagine how wonderful it would be to walk through the door and feel the hustle and bustle of the city fall away.
For a tiny space, this sure does work. I took a closer look to see why. Chloé has used three key styling tricks:
1. She's stuck to one colour theme throughout: a warm off-white
2. An array of different textures add interest and depth
3. A large mirror over the mantel piece helps to make the room feel larger and bounce the light around
Somethings to think about if you live in a small space or looking to decorate a small room in your home.
Fancy seeing a little more? Chloe's inspiring feed features snapshots of her life which she divides between Paris, Montreal and New York City (when the current situation allows!).
Oh, and if you like the filters she's used on her photography, you'll be happy to hear Chloé also sells Lightroom presets.
Other small spaces to feel inspired by today:
Happy Tuesday friends!
Niki
Photographer: Chloé Crane-Leroux, shared with kind permission
Thank you so much for the wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed this home as much as I did!
DeleteThis is so pretty and relaxing. What does the rest of the space look like? Is there any kind of cooking space and closet space? Do you watch TV? Where would you place a TV? Love your neutrals and soft touches. Nan
ReplyDeleteI forgot to ask if the mantel/fireplace is faux...if so, where did you find it. Nan
DeleteThese are all questions for Chloe, but I'd probably place a TV on the gallery wall (a nice Samsung frame TV which doubles up as art perhaps). I believe the beautiful fireplace is real. I agree it would be nice to see a floor plan and the kitchen and closet space - I do believe it has all of these things.
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