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They made that a closet and that's why the outlet was in there, lol. And that's why it was so tall too. You can tell by the frame. Also, there's a lot of themes you could do with the blue bathroom... AND, you could always paint the cupboards...
Chelsea!! As an international student in NY, id often get lonely and depressed and would eat junk food almost everyday. Your videos have helped a lot where I don't feel that 'loneliness'. also, your NY Marathon video inspired to take up running, and I've lost 15 kgs- 33 pounds since the video dropped. You're like this crazy beam of positive light, and I can't thank you enough for being such a motivating force in my life!
People normally don't tell you about how hard it is when you first move somewhere new but you sound like you have started a new chapter and things are only going to get better from here. If you enjoy running maybe you could see if you have a running club nearby meet people with similar interests as you. Hope your having a great day.
Me too. I've just moved and I'm looking at bags, it's the 3rd time in a year that I've moved and this is permanent so I've decided to take my time and think before I put things.
Love how the dining room looks. Don't worry about the washing machine in the dining room out like that. This is your home. If anyone don't like it there, they can just close their eyes.
I audibly gasped during the dining room reveal. I'm so happy for you. I love the rug and I can only imagine how much less chaotic you feel in this space. Love what you did with the apartment.
Yes! I love the colours, taupe and maroon. It's goes really well with the kitchen too. I think the dusty rose, maroon, and taupe/tan are your interior colour theme @ChelseaCallahan!!
Not my girl Chelsea filming the whole video with an open fly... Love the chaos always peeking through, I feel like a lot of us here can relate to that. That's why you're appreciated, no bullshitting us, but still being really vulnerable and sensitive. Anyhow, I never comment on videos because I mostly watch YT on my tv, but had to come here and say I'm so proud of you. It's an undertaking doing things like this on your own. As someone who's done it, I know. And I'm so happy you're reaping the benefits of your hard work. Alsooo... That dining room is stunning! 😍
As a born & raised NY'er from Queens. It brings a smile to my face when someone moves to this unique Borough; gives it a genuine try, and actually loves it. Been watching your channel for a long time now, and seeing you overcome challenges in life and grow is such an inspiration. As a 30something year old myself; I sometimes struggle with "where will life take me?" & etc. But seeing your videos brings me hope & happiness. Thanks for being you
For the old cabinet latches, you can use a razor blade to cut around the screws, and peel the paint off! Then you can put them in a crock pot for a few hours, and it will fully loosen the paint. I bet they have some beautiful 1920s designs under all those layers!
I thought that. They're really cute little cupboard locks and if they're original they'll be gorgeous. The paint will be pretty easy to remove and then they'll work too.
It looks like your bathroom was updated in the 1950s. You should put up some wonderful peal and stick wallpaper and it would look great. You should also think about stripping the paint on your cabinets knobs because I'm sure they are brass and would look amazing if the paint was removed! It's not hard to do but would be beautiful when done!!!!! Just my two cents worth. Love your place and your videos!!!
LITERALLY my 2 thoughts! Embrace the blue and lean into grandma chic and add a busy wallpaper and complimentary shower curtain. And then use a paint remover on the hardware. 2 videos BAM
They look like the original 1920s tiles, not a cheap landlord decision. She could lean into the blue with turquoise and pale green details, maybe cover a few of the tiles with coloured vinyl.
@@jj-if6ittotally agree, those tiles are not original... and they really do look in good shape, more mid-century through 70-80s even? It is amazing how you can "tame" or offset unpleasing colors with well chosen accoutrements. It's eye trickery. 😄👀
Thank you for this! this is REAL. The things you like and dislike. The quirks. The good and the bad. The financial side of things. You are the big sister I never had.
Chelsea, watching your videos has always been a pleasure and I look forward to them. As a NYer, I was attracted to your channel because of your humor, honesty and REALISTIC portrayal of N.Y. Also,there is no need to apologize for aspects of your apartment. I enjoy watching alot of RU-vidRS as they move into their new apartments, but I become bored because the apartments tend to all look alike, down to rhe decorations. Your apartment is not cookie cutter and I really like it. I am so happy for you to have finally found a place that you can call home. Just keep being YOU.😊
True. Her apartment is a typical prewar apartment outside of Manhattan or the typical trendy apartments pitched to transplants. From the time I saw it, I knew it was a private landlord who probably lived in the building. Yes, there are some of those left.
Moving to NYC soon, and seeing your videos is reminding me a lot of when I grew up in Europe. You get used to living in old buildings with character that you have to add your own sense of design to. The only thing with this move is that it includes my wife and our two adorable little children. I hope they’re able to adjust to this. I’ll leave this comment by saying this… when I was 11 years old we moved, for the second time, to Germany. My father was in the military and we lived on an American military village that had been around since before WWII. Our apartment was 4 bedrooms, but everything was old and outdated. When we walked in to see it, my mom cried in front of me for the first time in my life. But she turned that place into the most charming and warm home we’d ever had in our lives, so much so that when we left she cried for the opposite reason. It’s easy to go into a situation and see imperfections, but with some heart and soul you can turn those into perfect.
Looks great, Chelsea! I would see if you can get your landlord to replace the range hood even if you don’t cook as much any more. It would add light to that side of the kitchen at night - even cozier!
What you might think is ugly,over painted hardware on the cabinets could be solid brass, once the layers of paint are dissolved. Priceless,for those who love these antique details. Like me😊
Me too! Full of amazing historic details. It would be great if someone with renovation skills could spend a week in there bringing out a few little details. You have to work with the past, not cover it up. I do sympathise with the unsympathetic later additions which have made coherent decoration difficult. But it’s a rental and frankly for that it’s amazing. Some of the places I looked at in the U.K. when I was renting were horrendous.
The closet outlet was probably for an ironing board that was most likely in the slim closet to the right. I’m betting the slim closet was converted to shelving some time in more recent decades. I also live in a vintage apartment (in LA though) and still have the original ironing board cupboard! 😅
I thought it may have originally been a telephone nook..? The left cabinet seems to have a different frame to the right but it’s hard to tell. Also I’m super curious why the left cabinet is so tall compared to the right one
Your place looks so quaint and cozy. Those are the best kind of spaces. Also, I love the line where you said having a roof over your head is your only priority anything else is a plus! You're doing great Chelsea, keep it up!
I felt that, I feel like a lot of millennials are minimalists at heart because we grew up around bulk and clutter so the bare necessities is truly a beautiful thing 😂
I started to watch your videos right before you moved so I've been following this journey for a while now and honestly i cannot believe how well it turned at the end. it's so inspiring to see how much you care about every single room and as someone who lives alone in a tiny old apartment that really made me realize that I should be more careful of my own little place. You totally deserves a place where you feel like home and I'm really proud of you!!
early bird :) Chelsea, I just so thoroughly enjoy your vlogs. As a 50 something British woman living in Canada, your content is so fun, so realistic and I love to watch your brave journey in New York. I found you first because I am a runner and you popped up on my feed. Now I look forward to finding out what you are getting up to!! x
You have an old school pre war gem of an apartment in NYC at a great price Yes it's an old apartment and the price reflects that. Many people are afraid to venture out of Manhattan for better prices. Your apartment is typical of many local families living in the city. Enjoy it!!
i love how it turned out feels SO homey. The dining nook is wonderful and my eye immediately went to the painting which I thought drew the whole nook together so nicely. Looks so cozy. Good job!!!
i absolutely love the painting you made + hung in your dining room! it was the first thing that caught my eye and i kept waiting for the info on it so i could find the artist and see how to get one! it’s perfect in the room and so striking, you - and your grandmother - are talented painters
you have a lot of lovely moulding in your 100 y/o apartment! If you look into getting some picture rail hooks you might be able to hang artwork etc. without having to put holes in the wall. :)
Outlet in the apartment was in anticipation of charging your Dyson or equivalent. You have done such an amazing job in decorating your apartment. I love the painting that you did. Do not throw it away. Try to sell it if you tire of it. Maybe a pretty headboard would fill up your wall ?? Such a good job. Pat yourself on the back multiple times. ❤❤❤
For your kitchen cabinets: you can pull out the clear plastic thingys that hold up the shelves and move them to different heights that work better for you!
Speaking of shelves, I think a metal stainless shelf from a restaurant supply coul be cool over the range. It could hold the microwave and puck light.The range hood doesn't vent as it is anyway. Or just hang art.
Your painting is the best thing in your apartment- I love it. And it matches so well - pulling in the color from the kitchen. I say leave it hanging there!
The dining room honestly took me aback, it looks so good!! I thought the artwork on the wall was great. I would have never known you painted it yourself had you not shared that with us! I smiled all the way through this video, thank you so much for sharing and being unapologetically you 😊
For the really high closets by the front door, you could put shelves or a rail up in the higher up bits to keep more seasonal stuff (Christmas decorations, big coats etc). Stuff you want to store away for at least half the year
I think my favorite room is the living room with your sofa. The colors and the vibe is so right in there! Also the new rug in the main area is an INCREDIBLE UPGRADE from the red one! The whole place is looking great 👍🏼
As a details oriented person, I thoroughly enjoyed your very, very thorough tour! You could do several versions and updates on this theme and none of us would complain, I'm sure! Thanks Cheisea!! Great video! 👏
SOOO happy for you Chelsea! 🤗 I've been following along since your very inspiring Marathon video. As a fellow New Yorker, $2300 is a GREAT price for this space!! I pay $2100 for a very weird railroad apartment (and I've been in this one for 6 years). You've done a great job making the space cozy! 💖
Chelsea you’ve come so far with your apartment. You’ve made it a home and it makes you comfortable and happy, therefore it’s a resounding success. Isn’t that what we all strive for? Congratulations!
I LOVE the blue tiles/apartment (such old NY vibes). One of the main reasons why I moved into my current apartment so it's interesting to hear not everyone's into them haha
Gurlllll ! Patt ya back 100000 times cuz you've worked so hard for this and finally ya have this I've watched your videos since october 2023 and mann haven't ya had you're grind since soo long but finally ya have it . Be proud of yourself ❤
Hi Chelsea. As for your front door. I’d put weather stripping to fill the gaps. Then I’d buy some awesome window stained glass covering and remove the dark fabric. The outlet could have been used for a small light if it was dark in there. You could use it to charge something. The cabinet around the washing machine is a great idea. Give you storage on top. I love that idea. For the bedroom. Hang some tapestries with command strips or anything with those heavy duty strips. Kitchen floor. I’d caulk the holes before you see bugs. Be proactive instead of reactive. Damn I hate bugs. And hard to get rid of. That’s all🤷🏻♀️. Love your apartment. Oh bathroom. Buy a rubber stopper for the sink. I dropped my diamond earring down my sink. 🤦🏻♀️. And had to be a plumber that day. Freaked out. Thank you💕 have a nice day
You can also buy small grates that just sit in the sink drain and you can easily lift out if needed! A little extra security for anything that might get lost or cause a clog
I love all of the warm colors you chose throughout! The kitchen walls, sofa, dining chairs, duvet. It all ties together. Also your large dining room painting looks perfect there! I wondered where it was from before you said you painted it! Great job designing your home 🤎
I LOVE how the front room turned out!!! So chic and cozy. Especially love your painting, it really struck me. Totally brings the space together, imo :)
For your bedroom. You can get an old calendar with what ever you like ( I got one of birds) also some cheap frames and suddenly you have decor and you can hang them with command strips. Just a suggestion.
Well done for dealing with the mess your apartment was in! I must admit, watching how messy it was before made me anxious but I knew that everyone has to deal with their own stuff in their own time and you managed perfectly! The dining room is just jawdropping! The Monica in me wants to come in and organise all your shelves now :D I hope you are happy in this place, you did a fantastic job!
You're welcome for the flowers, lol! Love your apartment and all the little and big additions you've made. It's turning into a cozy and cute home nest for yourself in the city. Thanks for giving us a tour. And good for you-- setting boundaries about what kind of feedback you don't want to get. Who needs to hear criticism or what others don't like about what you've done? It's all subjective-- they can do their homes the way they want to and you do you.
I love the realness of this apartment makeover. Everything looks sooooo cosey in the evening. Your lighting is beautiful in each of the rooms. The dining room looks so different too, I love the new rug and your painting goes so well! Loving the new chairs too!
This popped into my feed and glad I watched. Entertaining and honest tour, and had a sense of how you've grown with the process. Home has always been important to me. There have been times in my life when three quarters of my earnings have gone on mortgage taxes and insurance (here in UK) just to have my own space, that "room of one's own". . And the gold lamp is a forever piece. Great choice.
That was a great apartment tour! Although I don't know you in person obviously, this apartment feels like you. It is your space, your little corner of NYC and you made it your home.
Looks great!! Love the idea of the bar cart with a curtain to hide the washer/dryer. Would be cute and functional. Maybe adding some fun hardware to your kitchen cabinets would help you enjoy them more. Little gold flowers, or even colored ones could be pretty!!💜💛
Word of advice from a native New Yorker who’s a little older ☺️ - cover the trashcan. You’ll get roaches with time if you don’t. Also, empty the garbage every night before you go to bed. Other than this - beautiful place! Congrats!
YAY we’ve made it! The apartment journey has been real and it’s so satisfying to see you make your apartment your home! It makes me so proud even through my screen :) Your journey makes me excited for the day that I can decorate my own apartment. Also the shelf in your kitchen was such a great addition. So glad the peel and stick tile did not last… Your living/dining space is SO beautiful and lovely. The rug and decorations are so cohesive and gorgeous. I audibly gasped when seeing it for the first time!! Honestly your painting fits perfectly and adds your literally personal touch. So happy to see how far you’ve come ❤❤
Chelsea you’re a beautiful, special lady. You’ve made your apartment lovely and cosy, you should be proud of yourself. My son sent me pics of the snow in NYC today. ❤
Hi Chelsea! I need to watch the whole video, but I wanted to say: Embrace the blue! I hated my 50s blue bathroom for 6 years until I put up even more blue wallpaper (Rasch Kimono Koi blue). It's now very blue, very under the water, almost spongebobby. I love it now and I will really miss my blue lagoon when I move this year. Hated the colour for so long, and now, where I finally have peace... I move!
OMG!!! I haven’t been online in so long but seeing how you finally put your place together is sooo beautiful!! I love every part of it! I’m so happy for you Chels!! Proud of youuu! ♥️
Hello! I love how much love you’ve put into this place and how transparent you’ve been with the journey. Also, I love the painting you made in the living space and I would totally buy it! It has caught my eye in all of your videos - be proud girl!
First time commenting, I have watched nearly all your videos, and rewatch them! I move to NY this year, and your vibe is like hanging out with a friend, not to mention that some of your suggestions about NY have aided my finalization of my plans which I have built over 3 years of planning. Cheers to more excursions!!
After reading the comments, I realized there is not much more I can say! 😂😂😂 But, oh! Chelsea, your apartment is looking so good. You have put so much work and love into it, and I loved the tour. You are blooming! ❤❤❤
Love you! Love your new place! An idea.... Low impact to the walls, high impact to the vibes of your bedroom would be a pretty tapestry on the wall of your bed. Plus you wouldn't have to worry about how secure things are 😅 excited for you!!
I absolutely love your apartment. I did from the moment I saw it😍. I’m not used to perfect rentals so most of its flaws don’t bother me. I just love it 😍. And it’s in Queens, New York! Ps. I’m happy you liked the flowers. I picked them out myself. 😁🇸🇪
I totally feel the same way, if I like something nobody else likes it and they question it, the color of your kitchen is something I would not choose because I lived through the 80s and seen it so much, the green is just who I am, earthy, but hey I think your kitchen looks great for you. I live old architecture, so I am in love with your apartment features. Great job and you just do you, you should be OK 👌 . You got that sign on Chelsea steet around Christmas, I seen it before you bought it. So I laughed when you showed it.
Chelsea, you’ve really done a fabulous job with the apartment. I agree with you that sitting in the space for a while before you make decor decisions is a wise move. You have to feel the vibe and what will resonate with that space. Good job!
Chelsea, thank you for being the realest of reals. I so enjoy your content and your vibe and you just being you, it is truly refreshing! The apartment is great and will only keep getting better! Always stay true to you, you should be proud!!!
Aaeee! I’ve paused watching this video to share that I live in a house built in 1920 and HAVE THE SAME EXACT cabinet/closet hardware!! It’s a shame they were painted over. It makes them impossible to function properly, ugh. 😕 The thing to do would be to remove them, strip off the paint, and polish them up to their original likely brass… I actually like them. I love the character of these old houses/places and the quality of materials used back then? Top notch. Woods, etc. … I also muse on the notion of all the different lives and human stories that transpired within the same shared space, spanning the eras, it’s very sentimental or romantic in a way…
Love your post! We are kindred souls. My parents' house was built in 1924 and had the same cupboard hardware. I was just a kid but I was patient and I slowly chipped it all away to reveal beautiful copper! My Dad got involved and helped do the hinges too--voila! Matching copper! It had a cool pebbled texture too. A happy little restoration memory. :-)
It’s a shame when one person decides to paint over the hardware and then every tenant (/landlord) thereafter kind of has to continue doing it as stripping the paint is too laborious for someone just trying to cover dirty/ chipped paint.
@@denverdubois5835Ahh, lovely! Copper?! Beautiful... I have, get this- a milk box door on my house. It's right alongside the side door of the house. It's @ a one foot by one foot square... and guess what kind of latch/hardware opens and closes it? Yep! The very one. But alas, our last house painter painted it over (I forgot to mention it, honestly didn't even think this would happen 🫤) and now, it's stuck shut. 😭 But inside the house, they're all over, and still work to this day. It is a shame, once they're painted, they look pretty bad and really hardly function. Thankful to find the kindred old house souls amongst the viewership! 🥰.
Waou Chelsea well done! I've been following your moving journey and you've come such a long way! I mean, you've decluttered your "panic room" full of boxes and stuff, you moved furniture around, assembled some yourself, you painted the kitchen (twice), you've started to decorate... it's just amazing. And I really like what you've done with the place. I love the color of the kitchen, I really like your dining room, I think it turned out great. I love the carpet, and your art as well, it fits so well in there, it's really cohesive. Love the couch in your living room. Yes the apartment is old, but you work with what you have, and you did great! So you can be proud of everything you accomplished in this apartment. And I have to say, it's really refreshing to follow someone who shows REAL life content with its ups and downs as true and raw as it is. Life is messy, we get overwhelmed, we don't have our sh** together, we have good days but also bad ones and not always the motivation or resilience to move on with plans or just go on with the day ahead... and that's okay. I feel I can relate to what you show, so thanks for that. Best regards.
WOW ... Your apartment looks fabulous! Love your little dining room nook + your "Before" photos really reminded me how FAR you have come and accomplished since you moved in. So proud of your Giiiirrrrrrl 🥰
The algorithm was algorithm'n tahday because you came into view. OMG you are a total VIBE & I am now virtually invested in it. Stay True STAY YOU Girlfriend
Chelsea! Another bathroom upgrade that doesn't require much money/maintenance: change your shower rod! Mine was the same low-grade silver and I swapped it for a matte black and it has made a big difference in my bathroom (which is the size of a closet). Love the video!!!
I have a pretty small bathroom that’s the same 1950s style and I found that the rods that jut out and slightly curve give a whole lot of extra room inside the shower but doesn’t distract or take up more visual space from the outside of the shower ❤ I love a good diy upgrade 🥰
I have the exact same tiles in my bathroom and I have the colourful "junglely" shower curtain from Ikea, which I think goes very well with the blue & also the black and woodcolours.
1. The apartment looks amazing 🤩 2. You and your mother look so much alike 😍 3. Love the quote on your whiteboard ✍ 4. The introduction with the flowers 💯 5. Please look away from negative comments if they appear (fingers crossed they don't). This apartment should reflect style, not everyone else's ⭐ 6. As always, thanks for being real and making great content 👏
Okay I just watched your apartment tour your vent hood in your kitchen definitely paint it lol they make paint for metal painted white. Also I would check with the landlord and ask if you could paint the cabinets paint it white lol put some handles on. In your bedroom and the cabinets in the hallway to have the cute little handles if you get paint stripper and just brush it on let it dry and it'll crinkle it up and peel it off and it'll take it back to the beautiful brass color it probably is. So all those little quirky things from 1924 will come out and look beautiful in that apartment. But you've done a great job you have come a long way.❤
My 1920's home has a huge dining room window that top window falls down! I also had to put a small sturdy board under it to hold it up. I could probably pay a window company to repair it but board fits so well you don't even notice it. Cute apartment you have!
Yay! I perfect treat for this morning! I'm telling you, you are the only vlogger I watch! Excited to see your place after all the work you've been doing! 🎉❤😊
You could try: Storing your empty suitcases on the top shelf in the tall entry closet. Rotate your kitchen island 180° to make the side you use more feel more open (& reorganise the cabinets: move your pots etc into the island, love your laundry stuff etc into the pot cabinet, move your tea & spices into the cabinet above the sink, move the dry goods that you don’t often use from the over sink cabinet into the lower pots etc cabinet. This may also create more space when you need to wheel your washing machine into the kitchen. The middle room: you could switch the machine & dining areas, or the machine and desk areas. You can buy a desk tabletop and tall legs in ikea (very inexpensive) hang a curtain underneath, and conceal your washing machine, shoe rack, and even laundry hamper all underneath. It would be nice to have a view into the living room from your dining table. For the bathroom I’d buy sticky hooks so you can hang your towels closer to the shower. I have endless tips if you’d like 😅
Your apartment is imperfectly absolutely perfect. I am so happy for you. A REAL tour with emotion and pride. Loved your efforts and success in achieving a place you love to be in to experience your life.
Hi new subbie your video just popped up so here I am, might I just say to please bring that pole in from the outside and prop in on top window at an angle to the top to keep window secure, I LOVE LOVE your art work it just fits perfect so please keep it even side ways looks good as looks like steps. In your bedroom you could find a lovey colourful shawl or fabric to look like a headboard easy and cheap fix for a bit of colour. Will pop in often loved the video so keep well and have a great week ahead xxxx Dede xxxx
Your excitement to share the video tour was everything for me. You are thee best story teller and I love watching every video you post. Appreciation from New Zealand!
I have to say I absolutely love your vlogs. And your apartment has come so so far!!! You know, even though the blue in the bathroom isn’t your total vibe, you could also get some cool and simple prints to shift the vibe! And a black metal shower caddy that could shift the look of the blue too. Or some fake greenery? (And we have the coolest under keurig storage for our pods. It’s like a little drawer thing!) But you have absolutely transformed this place. The dining room!! Omg love! I know we are all so proud of you and the work you have done!❤
Chelsea you can move your kitchen shelving up and down to any height you want .i can see the backets in the video all you have to do is pull them out and pop them into what ever hole you want to achieve your height.
Thank you for opening up your home to strangers on the internet. I think you’ve done a lovely job with the place! And I don’t think it’s taken you very long at all! Your home is such a personal place, and stuff is expensive! You definitely followed the right path by not rushing things. I would love to watch if you feel like taking us along on any thrifting adventures too 😊 Thanks for making such creative and interesting content, Chelsea. I always look forward to your videos ❤
You should be proud of you. New York is sometimes a harsh city and you take your place in the city. You have made a clever move the most important is your roof. Congeratulatio Chelsea !
Random suggestion for hiding the washing machine - an Ikea Ivar shelf. The bigger version is 22" deep, 35" wide.. Solid pine, paintable and flexible shelving.
Funny you mention an Ikea idea, I was just batting around one myself. I was envisioning how to incorporate and "hide" the washer in a total back wall build-out using Billy glass doored bookcases. One on each side, one on the left, one on the right. Then, between those tall bookcases, custom build a "garage" where she parks the washer.. she could use the curtain idea to cover the front and then use the top for any number of things. Maybe, instead, make her desk area look like a part of the build. So that entire back blank wall looks like a custom built-in. She has to move the table, but someone else mentioned how it might be nice if the table views into the living room. She could put it where her desk is now, or how about even centering the table in the space? (Yeah, I know, that wouldn't work with the benches, but- could repurpose?) Gosh it's fun mentally playing around with someone else's place for whatever reason lol 😂
You are really rocking that apartment Chelsea. Everything is very nurturing and supportive of who you are now. Your personality is really shining through as your confidence grows with each new video. Like all of your community on here, I can’t wait to see what’s next for you as you navigate this year. I love your work ❤❤
