How She Made a Small 450 Sq Ft NYC Walk-Up Apartment Feel Like Home – FULL TOUR

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Step inside Jillian’s 450 sq ft apartment on the Upper East Side, where vintage charm and maximalist style transform a classic pre-war NYC building into a personal sanctuary. As an actor, Jillian has intentionally curated a home that embraces its quirks, filling it with secondhand treasures, family heirlooms, and renter-friendly DIYs that reflect her personality and deep love for the city. 🏙️🖼️ ✨ Submit Your Space to be Featured: https://tally.so/r/w7vWd9 🛍️ Shop our curated selection of home décor, art prints, and furniture finds featured in our tours and inspired by the spaces we film: https://www.taoi.ca/shop Jillian’s apartment is a masterclass in building a home with soul. Proving that you don’t need a perfect, cookie-cutter space to create something beautiful, she has slowly collected pieces with history: from flea market oil paintings to a chair found on the sidewalk. Her home is a true reflection of her, a cozy, collected haven that serves as both her creative studio and a peaceful escape from the hustle of Manhattan. 📸 Follow Jillian for more: https://www.instagram.com/mysmallbiteofthebigapple/ Highlights from the tour include: - A 450 sq ft pre-war apartment filled with maximalist style and character. - Clever renter-friendly hacks, including peel-and-stick floors, contact paper cabinets, and DIY window panes. - A stunning collection of thrifted and secondhand furniture, art, and décor. - How she transformed a tiny, dated kitchen and bathroom into charming spaces. - Smart storage solutions for small spaces, like using vintage trunks and high ceilings. - How her apartment doubles as a professional acting studio for self-tapes. - The story behind her prized family heirloom mirror and other unique finds. Welcome to The Art of Interiors, where we explore unique and inspiring homes in cities like New York, Montreal, and Toronto. From small-space transformations to creative interior design ideas, we share stories of how people turn their apartments into deeply personal spaces that reflect who they are. 📸 Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/taoi.ca/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theartofinteriors Website: https://taoi.ca Business Inquiries: [email protected] CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Foyer & Thrifted Finds 02:46 Living Room & Acting Studio 04:31 DIY Storage Solution 05:01 Renter Design Tip 05:58 Dining Nook & Gallery Wall 07:11 Working With One Closet 07:44 Bedroom Tour 13:27 Tiny Bathroom Tour 15:11 Kitchen Transformation 19:13 Final Thoughts on NYC Living In this New York City apartment tour, Jillian shows how she decorated her 450 sq ft Upper East Side rental to feel collected, cozy, and full of character. Her approach to small space living in an old NYC building is all about embracing imperfections and infusing personality through vintage finds, maximalist décor, and smart DIY projects. Whether you’re searching for pre-war apartment ideas, renter-friendly decorating tips, or inspiration for decorating with secondhand furniture, this video is packed with creative solutions. You’ll see how she brought life into a dated kitchen, used clever hacks to add architectural detail, and curated a home that reflects her journey as an actor in New York. If you’re inspired by maximalist interiors, eclectic apartment design, or unique NYC rentals, this home tour offers endless takeaways for creating a space that feels deeply personal. From styling with vintage art and gold gilded mirrors to finding storage in unexpected places, Jillian’s apartment captures the essence of intentional, budget-friendly city living. This tour is perfect for anyone looking for NYC rental inspiration, small apartment decorating ideas, or tips on how to make a pre-war apartment feel like a unique and stylish home. #apartmenttour #nycapartment #smallapartment #maximalism #prewarapartment #nycliving #interiordesign #smallspaces #cozyhome #renterfriendly #apartmentdecor #apartmentliving #thriftedhome #vintagefinds #theartofinteriors #homeinspo #smallspacedesign #interiordecorating #tinyapartmenttour #nycapartmenttour #ues #upperwestside #manhattan