Aurora’s got the coolest studio apt. in a Brooklyn, New York City converted factory loft.
She’s been here 3 yrs. and loves the details that show the building’s conversion from a factory to loft apartments like the tall ceilings, the exposed pipes, the huge windows, etc. And, she doesn’t plan on leaving any time soon.
She’s a big believer in embracing the space. Ideally it would be filled with darker colors but with west-facing windows, a dark color palette didn’t make sense.
Instead, she used lighter neutrals, which help make the space feel larger. She did paint one wall black, but it’s the wall with the only windows.
The biggest challenge was finding ways to separate spaces, while simultaneously making everything feel cohesive since it’s just one large room.
She also made sure the flow of the entire space made sense. All the taller, bulkier furniture pieces are towards the perimeter of the apartment so nothing blocks the natural eyeline.
Growing up in Seattle, especially during the grunge and post-grunge era, incontrovertibly influenced her overall aesthetic.
It’s a lot of industrial and brutalist elements — plus a bunch of green plants.
Her favorite thing is the custom neon sign.
She’s proudest of the entryway/coffee station.
Before buying anything, she checks second-hand websites, and takes a walk around the neighborhood. Almost all of her home was furnished secondhand.
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