I really love our apartment. We waffled so much on where to live – uptown? downtown? Brooklyn? Westchester? In a (very literal) last minute turn of events, we signed a lease on a loft downtown and now it’s hard to picture us anywhere else. Well, at least for the next year or two! ;)
CONS:
– One bathroom, though that’s pretty standard here, and it’s really only an issue when we have guests
– We had to build walls to make the bedrooms and my office.
– This is also sort of on my pros list, but the floors are white epoxy over concrete. I love the look, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say that me and my Swiffer mop are closer than ever these days. We’re making the jump to a “no shoes past the entry” household.
PROS:
– It’s a big place for NYC – almost 1500sq ft!
– Washer/dryer in the unit! yay!
– Big windows
– Now that we have walls up (see the floor plans), we have all sorts of storage space. All of the partitions are closets or bookshelves.
– the open concept living/dining set up is really working out for our family
Also, the downtown location has been so perfect. My husband walks to work – he’s even able to sneak home for lunch sometimes! His hours are sort of less than ideal now, so this time is especially precious.
I have loved getting your emails and comments saying how excited you are to see our new place. And I appreciate your patience so much. There’s so much on my plate right now, but I finally feel like I can start focusing on decorating MY home again! Which, let’s be honest, is my favorite thing to do.
Here’s a little sneak peek of the furniture lay out. This is so NOT to scale, and a few things have changed, but this gives you an idea of the way we divided up the space with the walls and our furniture.
I’m going to call it a week and take tomorrow off. I’ve got some sick kids at home (boo to cold and flu season!), and an old college roommate coming to visit for a few days. She’s really great though, and won’t mind if I’m slapping a couple coats of paint on my kitchen island or hanging artwork after our outings!
Have a great weekend!
xx
jenny
ummmm, kinda of loving it! What a fantastic space. And you did so well in making it work for your family. Can't wait to see the evolving design as time goes on!
Wow, that's a big space! Lots of possibilities, Jenny! I just know I would be in an epic love/hate relationship with those floors!
-ME
Lovely apartment :)
Girl, you are braver than me–doing this all w/ three kids! This is sooo different than you house. I cannot wait to see what you do. I'm sure it will have me itching to pack up and move to a cool NYC apartment.
Always great to try something new….it will be a real experience for you all!
It looks amazing!
GORGEOUS!!!
Wow – it's a great place. I can't wait to see what you'll transform it into.
I love how bright and open the whole place is!
What a fantastic space! Can't wait to see how you make it work for your family!
Wow, Jenny, I'm really excited to see the end result. Your layout is great and I have no doubt that you will design it beautifully. I have to admit that I am a little jealous of your space. We live on the Upper East Side in 300 sq ft. Now you have made me want to live downtown. Would love to meet you one day!
Kylie
this is like a dream come true for me! i cannot wait to see this evolve!! I think Butera did a garaged loft in LA that I know you'd like….if I can find my HB I'll scan it for you.
My heart just went all a-flutter seeing this space, and KNOWING how absolutely amazing you'll make it. I. Can't. WAIT!!
It is AMAZING!!! You are pretty much living my dream- big loft, NYC, kids- so fabulous. I can't wait to see what you do with it!!! xo
I know it's too private to share, but I can't help but wonder what street you live on! That black building with the pretty detailing outside your window looks so familiar! I *think* we might be neighbors!! please oh please? Maybe you can come over sometime and work your magic on my apartment? (as if you need more clients!)
Welcome to downtown!
Allie on Warren St
Oh, I can't wait to see more! Those floors look fabulous!
Can't wait to see how it turns out. NYC apartments can be so challenging, but it looks like it will be amazing when it's done. Congrats!
It is so cool! How exciting for you guys. I can't wait to see it all decorated.
I can't get over how gorgeous your loft is! It is my dream to live in a space like that!
Such an amazing space with great potential.
I'm curious to know what led to the move. I believe you've mentioned moving homes pretty regularly – is it because of your husband's job? No matter what, it's a great excuse to start from scratch!
I hope your kiddos feel better soon!
ooooo Look at those windows!!! I so miss huge windows (a la Peabody Terrace!). And I love those floors! And Mike works nearby! That so increases your family's quality of life! Can't wait to see that farmhouse table.
oh my goodness I am in love!!!!!! You've got a great place that you can DIY in NYC!! I can't wait for pictures!! (and pictures of NYC daily living ) Congrats!!
i'm obsessed. can i move in? it looks amazing. i love the kitchen! and the floors!
So exciting! I cannot wait to see your decor! I was just thinking about you and the girls today. I am dying to know about how school is, etc. It sounds like things are coming together. So happy for you. Hope the sick bugs go away fast. Your apartment is gorgeous.
Wow, what a beautiful space! It must be so fun to think you have a blank slate like that to start with :)
This is so fun! I love the concrete floors and cannot wait to see what you do with the space. One question: Where are your closets? One reason I'd be nervous to ever live in NYC is the lack of closet space. Where would I put things like tennis rackets and Christmas decor?? :)
Really looking forward to seeing what you do with all that NYC space!!!
Having hard floors makes me realize how GROSS my carpet is too, yuck! Thanks for sharing a little of your space, I'm excited to see all that you do with it, in time. You divided it all up so well, and I think the amount of space you have is ammmmazing for the city. I wouldn't have known what to do with all the space an probably just slept in Evie's closet. :)
Wow… Manhattan living at its finest. I've never heard of someone moving here and not slumming it a little bit at first! This is amazing! You are very lucky, girlfriend! Cannot wait to see it all put together. :)
SWOON!!! I grew up in NY, but not in such a gorgeous apt! I now live in the South with 1.5 acres, but your loft is bigger than my house. That is some major space for a NY apt!! Hope your kids get better!
what a great space. I love the volumne and the windows. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
what a huge space! and its open and airy with the high ceilig, big windows and white floors. i love it all so far and cant wait to see more. you are a lucky girl and really got a great place to live!
good luck with the kids and their colds.
Jenny, can't wait to see it come together. Love the plan you have so far. The space is great!
LOVE IT! I can't wait to see the final product! I am sure it will be incredible!
Love what you did with the floor plan. Can't wait to see the final reveal!
WOW!!!
Jenny it looks so fantastic! I can't believe how much square footage you have for NY. I love the huge windows, the ceiling, and the open feel. All I can say is WOW! Can't wait to see what else you do.
love it!! cannot wait to see more!!
have a fantastic weekend….and ohmygosh your loft is amazing!!
hope your cutie-pie kids are feeling better soon too!
Lovely! Can't wait to see more!
PS we have a no shoes policy and it helps a ton.
Totally exciting. So many decisions to make I'm sure but so much potential too. Can't wait to see what you make of it!
I cannot wait to see the after pictures as that is SUCH a beautiful space to begin with…
Oh my goodness, I know you must get sick of people saying that they're excited to see what you do with the space …. but I AM excited! LOL! Take your time. It will be fabulous!
it's lovely. but i was born and raised in the chester and i LOVED it.
wherever you live, it'll look fabulous.
One word: Roomba! I pulled all the carpet out of my house and put in laminate about a year ago. It took me about 2 days to realize how grossed out I get by things sticking to my feet. And worse, realizing all those things sticking to my feet used to just get stuck in my carpet-Ew! I got the Roomba and have been SO happy. It runs by itself when I leave everyday and I come home to clean floors. They also have one that mops your floors, which I can't use on laminate, but you could use on the concrete.
Can't wait to see what you do with the place – what a fantastic blank canvas! So exciting!
Thank you for the sneak peek! It looks an outrageous amount of space for NYC and I can't wait to see you put your stamp on this blank slate. The anticipation is killing me!
I'm not sure how you do all this with three kids. You are a brave one! The floors look gorgeous and give a lovely bright, white, serene feel to the space. I cannot wait to see how everything comes together. Good luck with all your DIYing!
Can I be you? Please. Just for a little while.
Your apartment looks amazing! I would love to live in NYC!!
wow, jenny, it looks gorgeous! i'm so jealous of your space! xo