Tour a Crafty YouTuber’s Los Angeles Apartment Packed With DIY Decor

I have been making craft videos for HGTV Handmade for the past seven years, shooting out of the bedroom of my San Francisco, and now Los Angeles, California, apartment. When it came time to redecorate my apartment, I knew it would involve lots of DIY projects.

After my roommate moved out, I had the opportunity to completely redesign my apartment exactly how I wanted. This is the first time I’ve lived alone in almost a decade!

I decided to stick to a cohesive color palette of black, white, tan and natural wood, pastel pink and green in the form of houseplants. The original floors and walls are all gray — trendy, but a bit cold after a few years of living with them — so I used organic textures and warm tones to make it feel cozy.

My tendency is to fill every empty spot with stuff and more stuff, so for this redesign I made a conscious effort to keep some spaces clear and minimal. The fact that I haven’t stored anything except the TV on top of the media center is a big victory.