House Tours: 550 sq ft Custom Chelsea Studio

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Name: Helena Mestenhauser
Location: New York, NY
Size: 550 Sq Ft / 51 Sq Meters
Type of Home: Studio Apartment
Years Lived In: Owner, 1.5 years
This colorful, custom and retro studio apartment in Chelsea is a labor of love and mad skill, all crafted by Helena, a props fabricator and designer for theater and film. Helena has turned a dull pail studio apartment into a jewel-toned ultra-functional home and hangout destination. Nearly every inch of her apartment has been carefully outfitted with custom furniture, handmade textiles, art objects, and playful paint patterns. In this house tour she shares not so obvious tips for constructing a Murphy bed, painter’s tips for color blocking, and how to make a studio apartment a welcoming destination for her and her friend’s weekly Dungeons and Dragons game night. See why Helena won Apartment Therapy’s “Cleverness Award” in the 2023 Small/Cool Contest!
Check out Helena’s Small/Cool entry page here: bit.ly/48By8cD
CHAPTERS
0:05 - Intro
0:11 - Uses + Layout
1:00 - Painting Tips
2:23 - Murphy Bed Part 1
4:28 - Dressing Bookshelves
6:37 - Entry Way
8:56 - Kitchen Upgrades
10:48 - Maker’s studio
11:48 - Bathroom
12:25 - Meaning of Home
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15 сен 2024

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@tl1110 8 месяцев назад

Finally! Someone who isn't afraid of real colour and has real art.

@christopherone1 8 месяцев назад

yes! I don't think I can stomach one more 'tour' in the same old boring neutral...it's so unimaginative, boring, cliche' like everything bought at target. BLAH!

@deekay1747 8 месяцев назад

Why throw insults? Some people find bright spaces to be overwhelming/overstimulating. Maximalist is not the only design style for a reason 😊.

@davidw7219 8 месяцев назад

You beat me to it.that’s exactly what I was going to say!❤

@tl1110 8 месяцев назад

@@deekay1747 Nobody said anything that was an insult. Stop taking differing opinions like it's some personal attack against you or others. If you can't handle that I suggest you stay off the internet or just stop reading comments. Grow up and stop acting like a child.

@lolah3838 3 месяца назад

@@christopherone1 Target? lol. I agree with the rest of what you said. The neutral on neutral on neutral trend is so depressing. I crave color and could never live in an entirely white or beige space.

@jojoaugustus1383 8 месяцев назад

Now that's an apartment. I mean, a real one. Personalised. You can tell it's hers (or can also be Cindy Lauper's 😂). I love it.

@teebee5326 8 месяцев назад

Or Betsy Johnson or Iris Apfel or David QuarlezIV. All fabulous! I like this space alot!

@tiffanycurtis4794 8 месяцев назад

I love Cyndi Lauper🤣👊🏾

@sheilaganung966 8 месяцев назад

Love this apt

@choupette_44 Месяц назад

😂haha yes

@Spaceout626 8 месяцев назад

Helena is incredible. Other things in the apartment that she hand made: the bathroom cabinet (she pieced and glued plywood ends to make that wood pattern and then made it curve!!!) the woven footstool the victorian lampshade the custom banquette seating in the kitchen the giant cross stitch the headboard the squirrel sculpture on the wall the earrings she's wearing Almost every single thing in that apartment was made or edited by Helena to be exactly what she needed for the space. She even finds and alters furniture and art for her friends' apartments. She's so cool!!!

@isotopiary 7 месяцев назад

Mega-talent!

@lehablkwd 8 месяцев назад

I love that her grandma bought her a beautiful painting when she was a child, what a cool thing to do! Obviously a lot of art appreciation in her genes

@taylorlibby7642 8 месяцев назад

Not my style of decoration, a bit too busy for me, but very well designed and laid out. You can tell she loves her home.

@CanuckJim 8 месяцев назад

Simply amazing - it's physically small but the colour, the art and extending EVERYTHING up to the ceiling makes it feel HUGE.

@SubjVerbAgreement 8 месяцев назад

As visually engaging as this tour is, I'm just as delighted by all of the insightful context, best practices, and actionable tips Helena shared (which can be applied to any design aesthetic). Thanks, Helena!

@findingthatperfectspot4692 8 месяцев назад

I love the colour-blocking in this apartment and the way the art works cross the boundaries between the various zones. Some great design choices there.

@KatherineMcG 8 месяцев назад

This is by far the most awesome studio apartment I've ever seen. It's decorated so beautifully with so many wonderful details. The colours and textures and art -amazing. It's so far from the antiseptic white box that it started out being. Fabulous!🥰

@lindstevens2919 5 месяцев назад

I couldn't agree more!!!

@orangecat5036 8 месяцев назад

For New York standards That's a big livable studio apartment.

@VilmaMaldonado-q6j 8 месяцев назад

Ocassionally I stumble into a designed space that blows my mind! This is one of them. Thank you!

@guambyguambelle1864 8 месяцев назад

This apartment is so imaginative, and she really had a great multidimensional sense to create this beautiful and warm space. Wowza! ❤

@tammysims8716 8 месяцев назад

Yes. Thats the word I was looking for. You said it. Multidementional. It tricks the eye into perception of larger depth and height. I love everything about her apartment.

@guambyguambelle1864 8 месяцев назад

@@tammysims8716 Me too!

@conejita 8 месяцев назад

I love how her bed is decorated! A murphy bed can actually look nice, I’m shook! I also love all the colors and the tones used. Very artistic.

@cherylgarrett4455 Месяц назад

I am an English Professor so have massive amounts of books. Literature that I use to teach with, go to my office; however, I still need bookcases at home. I found a Murphy Bed that could be designed with bookcase doors. When closed, my office looks great and when open the room serves as a great guestroom.

@gregorioh7034 8 месяцев назад

The table hanging with art underneath….brilliant!! And chair storage in bottom cabinets, again brilliant. What a wonderful woman, cheers.

@vanessawyeth9037 8 месяцев назад

Oh wow, this is extraordinary. I recognize this layout as we had the exact same studio (mirror image layout but otherwise identical) in the same co-op. I am completely blown away by how she has envisioned and configured the space, let alone her design aesthetic. She’s incredibly talented! The angled painting in the living room gives an almost staircase effect and makes the ceilings look so much higher. Also loved what she did with the otherwise dated “Ukrainian cruise ship” kitchen… would have loved to see even more of the banquette seating.

@EmorettaRobinson 8 месяцев назад

I like how creative she is and the thought that she put into designing her space. She is so good at allowing her space to be a reflection of who she is. And I love that she restored the sewing machine that she found. The fact that she worked with her dad to build the surround for the sewing machine is so sweet. Plus it turned out well and looks so good.

@suzaynnschick158 8 месяцев назад

I appreciate how she explained her process and methods so carefully. It takes a lot of thought and careful calculation to make a small space work so well. A lot of times people gloss over that.

@nakibaspencer2267 8 месяцев назад

I LOVE it. So colorful and creative. She thought through every inch of space.

@raewebb6365 8 месяцев назад

I LOVED everything about this space, all the texture, woven items including rattan/wicker What an interesting person she is

@theukyankee 8 месяцев назад

Great tips and tricks. Love the bright colours!

@user-zr8xi4pw9v 8 месяцев назад

This reminds me of the olden days in NYC, long before Ikea, when people had style!

@jaceynowlan4941 8 месяцев назад

IKEA has its own style and many love the sleekness. I love this apartment but also many of IKEA’s products. Comfort and beauty are found in the eyes of the beholder.

@nateamaro9817 8 месяцев назад

That bench in the entryway is so cute!

@fashionforwarddd 8 месяцев назад

What a stunning home! That is so amazing that she is a carpenter. I would love to know more about her she seems so interesting. Her aesthetic is so cohesive and her studio is a perfect showcase of the dark autumn color palette.

@isotopiary 7 месяцев назад

Gorgeous. I love the dialogue of personal expression through Helena’s clothing and her environment. The playful echoing of silhouettes, shapes and colour are just brilliant. So well thought out and considered-wonderful to see. Helena and her apartment are one! 💕

@jensmith5994 8 месяцев назад

The table hanging on the wall is genius!

@marylhere 7 месяцев назад

Best use of color, line and design I have ever seen. Beautiful.

@haiku5756 8 месяцев назад

I voted for this one in the Small Cool Contest over and over. I think it is brilliant!

@dawnsullivan7325 8 месяцев назад

luv how she customized her home....she's very talented and sounds like she comes from very talented parents...moms a rug maker and dads a woodworker...how wonderful!!!

@agmi4124 8 месяцев назад

Absolutely gorgeous! Love every corner of it ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

@lisasheridan5482 8 месяцев назад

Wow. A spectacular home. It's wonderful.

@Donna-rw7by 7 месяцев назад

Love that you have a Murphy bed…seems a great investment if you’re going to stay awhile…makes it so roomy when you have people over!

@ankevandenbooren4855 8 месяцев назад

❤❤❤ beautiful house! A perfect maximalist home with colourblocking walls! I like it

@Ksnamaste 8 месяцев назад

I absolutely adore her space. She’s very creative and has a good eye for detail❤

@Kate42 8 месяцев назад

Great space very cheerful and welcoming! I love it!

@summerlavender17 8 месяцев назад

I love this! Would have loved to hear about the snazzy velvet banquette seating in the kitchen!!

@dressmaking 8 месяцев назад

right? We need a part 2!

@morganniciomhair8284 7 месяцев назад

DEFINITELY!!!❤

@tiffanycurtis4794 8 месяцев назад

can we talk about her outfit for a second I love it from the earrings to the pants.😄

@dressmaking 8 месяцев назад

She built her outfit perfectly to match her interior. The attention to detail is

@DeeMulinge 8 месяцев назад

Creativity at it's best. She really personalised. It's a lovely one

@ceruleanswim 8 месяцев назад

I *love* the color blocking behind the bed. What a joyful space!

@MsLizChatham 8 месяцев назад

Hands down the best tour on this channel. So thoughtful and fun in the truest sense.

@Calypso-22 8 месяцев назад

So many treats for the eyes! Incredibly creative and well executed. The irritating thing? Commenters who feel the need to say well it’s not MY taste, too busy for me, well not MY style… blah blah blah. Right, then go watch yet another zero color minimalist nothingness and enjoy. Of course it’s not your taste, it’s not your apartment! I say so much art so little wall space - thank you for sharing your space with us 😊

@gregpendrey6711 8 месяцев назад

Agreed. We don't care what they like. They are conversation stoppers.

@vivianjoyner8773 8 месяцев назад

excellent ideas and fabulous design. I loved what you did. thanks for sharing,💯 your video is a keeper.

@ahainjay 8 месяцев назад

I audibly started cheering when I saw the Folies Bergere print turn into a table and the folding chairs in the cabinets. 👏👏

@chrissstttiiine 8 месяцев назад

Fantastic vision! I love how intentional this space is

@brianparent4882 8 месяцев назад

Love the table and Murphy bed. While the style is too chaotic for me, you get the sense that it’s just what she wanted and that it fills her with joy. At the end of the day, it’s all that matters. It’s her space. Also kudos for making those cabinets work.

@donniemoder1466 8 месяцев назад

So many intricate design elements. Pretty special. I like her explanations.

@2771953lily 8 месяцев назад

😍 I love all the colors and artwork.

@CharlotteIssyvoo 8 месяцев назад

I really appreciate how teacherly she is here. I consider myself quite good at designing my interior space, but she gave me some good ideas. Though her space would be too busy for me personally, I absolutely love it.

@KarMa-ws3ll 8 месяцев назад

This is just wonderful. I live pretty minimalist but this is just so cozy and warm. And so many tricks! Its just perfect and so very well executed.

@auroratorres7873 8 месяцев назад

Helena's apartment is magnificent. She has used every inch of her space, which she has divided into different sections, and it does not even have the feel of a studio. She is an expert at color blocking, which gives her separate spaces lots of character. Bravo, Helena.

@jennieskinner3886 8 месяцев назад

She explains things so well… this is one of the prettiest and most inviting apartments I’ve ever seen!

@nadiawelsh4754 8 месяцев назад

I love it ALL. That is definitely one of the best on this channel.

@meh5069 8 месяцев назад

One of my favorite AT tours EVER!! So well done🙌🏼

@lmjo2980 8 месяцев назад

Gorgeous!!!❤

@richardsanty9063 8 месяцев назад

Flawless!

@sonjaskygatlin 8 месяцев назад

I love how informative she is. Her style is amazing!!!!! You can see her heart in everything. She makes it warm. One of the best ones.

@lovewildviolet 6 месяцев назад

Homes that shows an individual their creativity are usually the most fun to visit. The colors she incorporated together are so gorgeous and beautifully intermingling together with her art, Knick knacks, and etc.

@thisisjenny-hello 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful creativity! I love that the Dining Table is wall art until it isn't. Very inventive and lovely solutions. Well done, Helena!

@morganniciomhair8284 7 месяцев назад

YES!!!❤

@spoileddolllife8057 8 месяцев назад

She did an outstanding job on her apartment, color choices and all are soothing to the eyes and compliments each other well!!

@andreaesteves3836 8 месяцев назад

What a beautiful and creative space! Loved it!

@MsGnor 8 месяцев назад

Helena, wow! Thanks for showing us your home! Very creative, so much effort, great result. Wish you the best for 2024, happy thriving! 🥰🌵🧡💚💙

@jackieclark817 8 месяцев назад

Outstanding!!! Seriously, it's amazing how she worked with those kitchen cabinets!!! Her choice of wallpapers and textiles is fantastic bar none. I will be referring back to this video for future projects. TY ❤

@magnoliidae5794 8 месяцев назад

Completely obsessed!! I already know I'm going to be watching this vid over and over to try and internalize some of the excellence so I can make my own space even slightly as fantastic

@morganniciomhair8284 7 месяцев назад

YES!😊

@susangladstone357 8 месяцев назад

Sewing machine project is amazing! So good!

@rosemarywilliams9969 5 месяцев назад

I just love buitins! Like if I could live in a custom-built closet I would live inside the custom-built closet that's how much I love built-ins❤

@mirisoji8406 8 месяцев назад

I need the plans for that table! Finally a folding table that is nice and wide, not like the narrow plastic ones!

@therealJamieJoy 8 месяцев назад

Artists are my favorite designers when it comes to watching design shows such as this. So many details! So fun and gorgeous. Great engineering of the bed/bookshelves/entry table. Interesting in every way. TFS

@Angela-pi6zc 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful design, colorful, comforting...well done!

@susanfindell6154 8 месяцев назад

Wow, that’s fun !

@indiasimone6645 8 месяцев назад

Hello, what a beautiful place to call home Thank you for sharing 💚.

@TruthOrClaire 8 месяцев назад

Her apartment is incredible! She has such a great eye for design, colors, and textures. And I love how creative she is with her storage solutions and multipurpose items!

@vintagegal541 8 месяцев назад

Helena has creativity in abundance!! I love her home, plus handmaking several of her designs, the bed, the bookcases and the antique Singer sewing machine cabinet and top to say the least. She is an artist!

@hesherette 8 месяцев назад

this is one of my favorite interiors i've ever seen! EVER! it's so gorgous! colorful + totally maximalist without feeling overwhelming or cluttered. i am obsessed. i also love yellow hair + helena totally rocks it! i wish i could join their dnd group just so i could hang out in this amazing space lol.

@annacunningham3333 8 месяцев назад

I love the use of color and prints. The use of space is so tactile and organic. All the technical skills are layered and imaginative and can be used in so many other styles> She is a. true creative!!! love her!!!

@pearlsrevealed 7 месяцев назад

Murphy bed is the chef’s kiss 😘 The whole place is a feast for the eyes. Comfy and invigorating .

@FadhiliTheOne 6 месяцев назад

I fell in love with how well thought out this space is BUT I GAAAAASPED AT THE GIANT ART BEING THE ACTUAL DND TABLE?!?!?!?? ABSOLUTELY GENIUS can’t wait to figure out how I can do that in my appartment!

@miriamrivera2225 8 месяцев назад

I love, love love your apt it’s chic and colorful a very interesting place to be. Love the colors and artwork. You inspire me to also be more creative in my apt. ❤

@lysan1445 8 месяцев назад

What a vibrant, beautiful home! Bold colour choices but not overwhelmingly so. The vibe is creativity! I am very cautious with colours, but this makes me rethink my timid approach.

@johnathanmcvey874 8 месяцев назад

This is amazing!!! The design is incredible

@user-ml7dn4rv6j 7 месяцев назад

Helena is just sensational and her apartment.... well, I have already watched this video five times. utterly clever and so artistically done.

@AmyAnnetteHenion 8 месяцев назад

Go Helena! ❤

@kerynl.sanchez9891 8 месяцев назад

Stunning 🎉 life is celebrated here :)

@user-tn5hw9gx7q 8 месяцев назад

I watch tons and tons of these type of videos and I love them but you and your apt is by FAR the most fabulous. You are so talented and I want to live there. I'm in love with all of it.

@Magneticgarden 8 месяцев назад

Plants!! Color!! Immediate thumbs up!! 👍

@heatherburrill 8 месяцев назад

Wow! You did this in a year and a half !!!!!!! That is amazing. You are truly a talented artist from a family that appreciates and creates art! Thank you so much for sharing 😊

@pattykelly6621 8 месяцев назад

Excellent! Well done to the home owner. And thank you Apartment Therapy for showcasing a small apartment home that looks like a home.

@karenwellfare1212 8 месяцев назад

I love everything about this apartment and especially the yellow hair .

@MamaVee50 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant design and use of color. So welcoming and cozy, I’d happily live there. 🌺

@andrewcicchetti 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful. Creative. Amazing.

@teddysdadcory 8 месяцев назад

Wow. A lot of people would be lucky to have a tenth of her style, personality and intelligence.

@laurawelsh-davidson4844 8 месяцев назад

What a beautiful woman! So well thought out and so beautiful. The colors are amazing.

@TerryNortonAustin 8 месяцев назад

I’m obsessed with this home. It’s me in a space! Thank you for sharing it. 🦋💙🦋💙

@sylviazletters7500 8 месяцев назад

amazing!!! so whimsical!!!

@princesszhorne 8 месяцев назад

So heart warming ❤

@melindadouglas1673 7 месяцев назад

FINALLY a small space that embraces a Murphy Bed! I love all the color and personality in this apartment. It’s beautiful!

@karenstanislaw8912 8 месяцев назад

Wonderful to see a consciously realized, sensibility honored - life, and its reflection (almost without interruption or compromise ) in one's private dwelling. That's when spaces are alive and interesting. The *scale of Helena's apartment is actually gracious, albeit intimate, and I appreciate her affinity for the deep, darker greens - very warm. Lovely , vital young woman.

@craftingwithcharm7665 8 месяцев назад

WoW! 🤩 She is very creative! I like all the colors & different textures. Cool how her hair & blouse matches the headboard. Love how she layered the pictures on that one gallery wall best one I’ve ever seen.💖