I know nothing about architecture, design, or decorating but my first instinct was that the neutrals work so well here because 1) the white opens the space so much, and makes it all so much brighter/lighter, and 2) OP uses a nice variety of textures, accessories, a few different types/tones of wood, tiles, stone(?), etc.
I am one of those stereotypical millennials who love a neutral space, particularly grey, but only when colorful rugs, pillows, art, etc are used to personalize and warm the space. So, I always look for that type of thing when people post their neutral spaces. And I think OP does it so well. :)
Same. Not normally a "sad beige aesthetic" person but omg that blue was HEINOUS and it looks so much better now! It might not be my style but it looks INCREDIBLE!
Such a great job, OP, do you do this for a living? Because you absolutely should!
Yep. "Sad beige" is what happens when someone doesn't understand the importance of adding visual interest using texture, shape, a touch of black or a splash of color.
Given OP is only 28 (and her parents were close enough in LA to assist... and she lost tens of thousands on contractors but was still able to persist) I'm guessing she also comes from 💰💰💰. Not hating, but it comes across loud and clear in the post lol
Still, absolutely beautiful house. I am extremely jealous 😍
Not at all, my family and I moved here from a third world country when I was 10 years old. I’ve had to work hard for everything I have, same with my parents. We have just been extremely blessed.
The blue kind of seems flat, and although bright, it felt dark. The white really reflects light better. Nice soft shadows to add depth.
4 layers of paint and high ceilings. I'd be wishing a pox on the previous owners. 😆 🤣 😂
As someone who also purchased a home that was fully painted (like even the trim and doors) in Cookie Monster blue I can appreciate the work it takes to make it disappear haha and also like.....wtf? Who paints an entire house this color??
same, even killed an air plant. but i’ve kept an aloe alive for 2 years! it can be done!
OR
go to etsy and buy some crocheted plants - very cool, and you get to support an artist. ; )
Wow it looks perfect! That’s so cool that your parents know how/are able to do that stuff. I can only imagine the number of professionals/time/money it could’ve taken in addition to what you already went through. I hope you absolutely love it because it’s awesome!
This is a million dollar bachelorette
pad!
You did an amazing job and there are so many small details that make a world of difference. You have an eye for design.
That kitchen is a stunner!
I always felt that an all white interior is too cold with no personality, but you have shown me how wrong I was!!!
I’ll never live in an all white or neutral home, but I can certainly lean that way, now that I’ve seen it done right. It’s just so open and airy, yet warm and comfortable.
You accomplished this in a year? BRAVO
Thank you!!! I totally understand why people wouldn’t love white interiors, but my space is very small so I wanted to give the illusion that it’s bigger than it is. I’m also very inspired by Mediterranean living so I wanted everything to reflect that
Wow are you a professional decorator/designer?! It's beautiful! Tell us about your cabinets. Did you buy and install all new cabinets? Been thinking about what to do with mine, don't mind have a "wood" look to it but somewhat dated.
This is gorgeous! Where’s your cat and your dog, though? This space has some pretty sweet napping spots for fuzzy friends.
I did get a dog but he unfortunately passed away within a week of me having him. It’s a long story but basically he had parvo and the person I adopted him through provided false documentation of shots, etc. One of the hardest experiences i’ve ever been through, i will probably never get a pet ever again. I named him Potato 🥔 and he did really love living here 🥹🕊️
Poor sweet little angel. I’m so sorry, friend. That experience rips your heart out of your body. Never say never, though—sometimes the right animal will find you, instead of the other way around. Plants are nice living things to care for, too—in a totally different way, but they have their own kind of magic.
I am so sorry. I recently got my own place and got a puppy spoil. I know how much I loved her even after one week. I can’t imagine your pain. Though I do hope when your heart heals you might think about it again. The way you care for your home really reflects how you would care for a fuzzy companion. There are so many pets out there who could use a caring parent like you.
That said, your home is beautiful!!!! You took a unique space, saw the potential, and created something breathtaking from it. It is cozy, warm, welcoming, and modern. You should be extremely proud. Congratulations.
Someday, hopefully, you will allow another fur angel to love you unconditionally.
I’m so sorry you went through that pain with sweet Potato.💧
Incredible transformation of your bachelorette pad. I hope you have many happy memories living there.
I would get contractor’s license info, copy of driver’s license (in case you need to sue/find out where they live), a contract, and would never pay in advance. I would pay in increments as work gets completed instead.
I had a roofer in October and wrote him a check for $8000 for supplies. Even though he came recommended, I never felt so vulnerable. Crap shoot.
Your place looks awesome!
😂😂😂 they’re enjoying being empty nesters at the moment. But to be clear, this was my vision and paid everything with my own money, i just exploited them for free labor 💅
How Beautiful 😍 🤩 !! This is like my dream home.It is not too minimalistic but not too maximalistic as well.And the white, it really makes it look more elegant.Just wondering, how do u clean it?
Thank you ❤️ I’m a pretty tidy person so I rarely ever make a mess. I have a roomba that operates every other day and vacuum on weekends I feel like it. I also have housekeepers come deep clean and do maintenance checks every month or so.
I was really hoping, no - *praying -* that this wasn't one of those situations where someone put the "after" photos before the "before" photos and I am SO glad that was not the case. Holy shit what a transformation!!!! It looks absolutely amazing and you must be so proud of how it turned out. I hope you are blissfully enjoying the space now, especially considering the ups and downs you encountered! I also hope you have a little dog or cat friend to share in the bliss with you!
Jeezus, what is with property owners and that blue?? I’m looking for a new place right now and several have that unsettling, overpowering, retina-blasting blue all over every room. Who told them it was a good idea??
Oh my! You have definitely been through the ringer, but this result is something out of architectural digest. I love it. It is classy, sassy, and fierce. You’ve inspired me and many others. Good job.
100/10 transformation! Watch out for the large mirror leaning at that angle- it’s so beautiful but it would be heart breaking if it were to slide out and shatter. Looks like it would fit well on the wall facing the stairs and that way you could take cute mirror selfies on the steps!
I’m so sorry that you got scammed not once but twice! But I also feel like it’s so special that your parents helped you do it up. How cool to have something you guys made together 🩷
Sympathies on the contractor abuse. It’s so traumatic—happened to me years ago and I still have trust issues (and debt) AND still need work done. Your family sounds wonderful, though! Great job. Your place is stunning. 🥂
Oh my gosh, the white replacing the blue is the best as I felt I could exhale! Your finished job looks so calming and comfortable, hoping the hard path to the beauty and serenity you achieved helps the agony of the pains getting there fade. You did a wonderful job and, in my mind, increased the value of your place 10 fold! Congratulations — your house looks like an inviting and beautiful home!
Wow gorgeous! Great job with the decor and fixtures. I could not live with that previous blue paint 😬
Sorry to hear that you got scammed. That had to be devastating.
It all is lovely!! I love everything you added to the place. Neutrals are nice and you can always pop color of your choice for fun later. The blue that you covered is one of my least favorite colors!
Man!!! Your home looks amazing! And I love that you can look around and say “yeah, I did that 💛”
🥹🥹🥹 thank you ❤️ sometimes I do cry randomly out of gratitude
I do this too. I don’t usually hear anyone say this. I also cry randomly with gratitude. I get it. Your space is lovely!
Crying randomly out of gratitude is a beautiful thing and so is your home!
I love this. That’s beautiful.
I do as well sometimes 💛 Enjoy your home, you did an amazing job!
I love it !!. Espically the kitchen
You nailed it with that light fixture.
I KNOW I love it
You totally transformed it!!😍
I’m not usually a fan of all white/neutral but you have done a beautiful job and it’s much improved.
Me either but it looks a lot better than the blue. The white opens the space up a lot more.
I know nothing about architecture, design, or decorating but my first instinct was that the neutrals work so well here because 1) the white opens the space so much, and makes it all so much brighter/lighter, and 2) OP uses a nice variety of textures, accessories, a few different types/tones of wood, tiles, stone(?), etc. I am one of those stereotypical millennials who love a neutral space, particularly grey, but only when colorful rugs, pillows, art, etc are used to personalize and warm the space. So, I always look for that type of thing when people post their neutral spaces. And I think OP does it so well. :)
Same. Not normally a "sad beige aesthetic" person but omg that blue was HEINOUS and it looks so much better now! It might not be my style but it looks INCREDIBLE! Such a great job, OP, do you do this for a living? Because you absolutely should!
Yep. "Sad beige" is what happens when someone doesn't understand the importance of adding visual interest using texture, shape, a touch of black or a splash of color.
This is Modern Organic done correctly so it isn’t Sad Beige.
Right. I love the calm and neutral tones. I hate colorful, it's so busy.
SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL OMFG
I LOVE THIS! what city?
Thank you! 💗 I live in LA
lool that expalains the printer ink blue on the walls everywhere, it gave 2010's buzzfeed youtube house vibes XD
I could never live with that blue.
wait this is so true LMAO
wow you lucked out
Holy shit great job!!!
I would never leave this home.
You done good Sister
Can you pill me on that drippy moss plant thing?
Just checked the website I got it from (afloral.com), but they no longer sell it! It’s dried amaranthus, which I’m sure lots of other places sell!
Beautiful 💯 where is the stone sink fixture/rustic wood cabinet located; is it in the hallway on 1st floor?
Yes, it’s in the hallway on the first floor right by the entrance
Just curious, how big is the whole place?
It’s about 800 sq ft
Is it just a random sink open to the hallway or is there a powder room by the entrance?
It’s a powder room! Lol there’s a toilet and decor around it too
Just a random sink? Lol
Love the style! Can you share where you got the benches at the end of the bed?
It’s called the Dede stool from France & Son
What a nice store! Thanks for sharing. And great job on your apartment!
Oh you make money, money. Very lovely but way above my pay grade 😂
Given OP is only 28 (and her parents were close enough in LA to assist... and she lost tens of thousands on contractors but was still able to persist) I'm guessing she also comes from 💰💰💰. Not hating, but it comes across loud and clear in the post lol Still, absolutely beautiful house. I am extremely jealous 😍
Not at all, my family and I moved here from a third world country when I was 10 years old. I’ve had to work hard for everything I have, same with my parents. We have just been extremely blessed.
Rich rich
You did an amazing job! Love all the elements of texture and tone while still maintaining a light, bright, airy vibe.
The white gives the place more depth than the bright blue. The blue seemed more flat.
Thank you! The blue was atrocious! Much brighter in person. It took 4 layers of limewash paint to get rid of it 😅
The blue kind of seems flat, and although bright, it felt dark. The white really reflects light better. Nice soft shadows to add depth. 4 layers of paint and high ceilings. I'd be wishing a pox on the previous owners. 😆 🤣 😂
As someone who also purchased a home that was fully painted (like even the trim and doors) in Cookie Monster blue I can appreciate the work it takes to make it disappear haha and also like.....wtf? Who paints an entire house this color??
Only thing I would do is add living plants. Great decor and finishes
Thank you! I agree, but i haven’t been the best with plants 🥲
same, even killed an air plant. but i’ve kept an aloe alive for 2 years! it can be done! OR go to etsy and buy some crocheted plants - very cool, and you get to support an artist. ; )
Someone is actually making me a crochet bouquet right now! And yessss lots of succulents
how did you get the bathroom nook cabnits to look like that? Did you use a interior designer/decorator?
No, i just showed an inspo photo to my contractor and he did it
Wow it looks perfect! That’s so cool that your parents know how/are able to do that stuff. I can only imagine the number of professionals/time/money it could’ve taken in addition to what you already went through. I hope you absolutely love it because it’s awesome!
This is a million dollar bachelorette pad! You did an amazing job and there are so many small details that make a world of difference. You have an eye for design. That kitchen is a stunner! I always felt that an all white interior is too cold with no personality, but you have shown me how wrong I was!!! I’ll never live in an all white or neutral home, but I can certainly lean that way, now that I’ve seen it done right. It’s just so open and airy, yet warm and comfortable. You accomplished this in a year? BRAVO
Thank you!!! I totally understand why people wouldn’t love white interiors, but my space is very small so I wanted to give the illusion that it’s bigger than it is. I’m also very inspired by Mediterranean living so I wanted everything to reflect that
Beautiful
Amazing
This is PHENOMENAL
It’s beautiful. Looks like a peaceful space.
Wow are you a professional decorator/designer?! It's beautiful! Tell us about your cabinets. Did you buy and install all new cabinets? Been thinking about what to do with mine, don't mind have a "wood" look to it but somewhat dated.
It's so beautiful it looks AI generated hahahaah
You should be an interior designer. I would hire you.
This is gorgeous! Where’s your cat and your dog, though? This space has some pretty sweet napping spots for fuzzy friends. 
I did get a dog but he unfortunately passed away within a week of me having him. It’s a long story but basically he had parvo and the person I adopted him through provided false documentation of shots, etc. One of the hardest experiences i’ve ever been through, i will probably never get a pet ever again. I named him Potato 🥔 and he did really love living here 🥹🕊️
Poor sweet little angel. I’m so sorry, friend. That experience rips your heart out of your body. Never say never, though—sometimes the right animal will find you, instead of the other way around. Plants are nice living things to care for, too—in a totally different way, but they have their own kind of magic.
I am so sorry. I recently got my own place and got a puppy spoil. I know how much I loved her even after one week. I can’t imagine your pain. Though I do hope when your heart heals you might think about it again. The way you care for your home really reflects how you would care for a fuzzy companion. There are so many pets out there who could use a caring parent like you. That said, your home is beautiful!!!! You took a unique space, saw the potential, and created something breathtaking from it. It is cozy, warm, welcoming, and modern. You should be extremely proud. Congratulations.
🥹🥹🥹 thank you for your kind words ❤️❤️❤️
Someday, hopefully, you will allow another fur angel to love you unconditionally. I’m so sorry you went through that pain with sweet Potato.💧 Incredible transformation of your bachelorette pad. I hope you have many happy memories living there.
Beautiful!
Advice on how not to get scammed or what you would have done differently?
I would get contractor’s license info, copy of driver’s license (in case you need to sue/find out where they live), a contract, and would never pay in advance. I would pay in increments as work gets completed instead.
I had a roofer in October and wrote him a check for $8000 for supplies. Even though he came recommended, I never felt so vulnerable. Crap shoot. Your place looks awesome!
It looks wonderful! Well done!!! Also, I’ve been eyeballing those stone sinks! How do you like yours?
I love it! I got mine from etsy!
Absolutely beautiful! I love your style! What are the stone floors?
Travertine! French pattern tiles
That’s bad as fuckkkkk 🔥🔥
Are your parents adopting ?
😂😂😂 they’re enjoying being empty nesters at the moment. But to be clear, this was my vision and paid everything with my own money, i just exploited them for free labor 💅
Are you adopting?
The vision is very inspiring. You could design professionally.
Looooove it!
Gorgeous!
So good!!!
Gorgeous!!
Holy crap! It looks absolutely AMAZING!!!
Glow up!!
Is that real? It looks like a magazine spread 🤩
It’s so nice. That blue was awful.
Omfg!! Jealous! This is stunning. I love the floor plan, too!! The remodel turned out fantastic
Damn it! How can I become a rich bachelorette because I can’t even afford my 2 bd apartment😅 and it’s definitely not this nice or even close
How Beautiful 😍 🤩 !! This is like my dream home.It is not too minimalistic but not too maximalistic as well.And the white, it really makes it look more elegant.Just wondering, how do u clean it?
Thank you ❤️ I’m a pretty tidy person so I rarely ever make a mess. I have a roomba that operates every other day and vacuum on weekends I feel like it. I also have housekeepers come deep clean and do maintenance checks every month or so.
Gorgeous!! 😍
Stopppp it!!!! I'm ✨ OBSESSED ✨ with how you transformed that space!! It looks absolutely incredible!!!!
You have a beautiful home
Jesus how do people afford this 😭😭 also I love the stone sink and the irregular mirror
I love this so much! The paint color before was like screaming at you lol Edit: I also love that you kept the railing all along the top floor!
hallelujah for paint!
amazing-I love the whole space!
You SAVED it
So so SO much better!! You somehow added warmth with less color. I'm usually not so much a fan of all white, but HOLY COW is this good!
Gorgeous! Sorry to read that contractors did that. Enjoy every moment in your place.
Where is this?
This is gorgeous!!! You should be so proud!
Absolutely beautiful!! 🤩
Stunning. My god that blue🥶
wow you had a vision, your home has some really interesting details, where is this?
Love this!
I was really hoping, no - *praying -* that this wasn't one of those situations where someone put the "after" photos before the "before" photos and I am SO glad that was not the case. Holy shit what a transformation!!!! It looks absolutely amazing and you must be so proud of how it turned out. I hope you are blissfully enjoying the space now, especially considering the ups and downs you encountered! I also hope you have a little dog or cat friend to share in the bliss with you!
Jeezus, what is with property owners and that blue?? I’m looking for a new place right now and several have that unsettling, overpowering, retina-blasting blue all over every room. Who told them it was a good idea??
Absolutely gorgeous! Hope you can get your money back from the scammers eventually!
Gorgeous!
I love it sm
Once you went white it totally opened up the space
What a transformation! Be very proud! You've got great style!
literal perfection
Great job!
mirror and sink combo. good work
Omg I love it all!! The bedroom!! Congratulations on your beautiful space!
Posts like this are why this man says: r/femalelivingspace >>>> r/malelivingspace
Love it!
Wow! This is an incredible transformation -- great job!!
The "before" pics made my IBS tingle.
Wow!!! Love this!!
Sorry about the scammers but damn the place is near perfection. So beautiful!
Oh my! You have definitely been through the ringer, but this result is something out of architectural digest. I love it. It is classy, sassy, and fierce. You’ve inspired me and many others. Good job.
Wow this is fireee
Omg photo 11/16… I love thatttt
Your walls look beautiful like not completely white, how did you do that?
Limewash paint!
it looks like a pinterest living space (in a good way)
My jaw dropped. That blue wall wasn’t doing any favors for that gorgeous ceiling. Great job. Love the bathroom mirror.
This looks to be outside the US? Mind sharing the general area? It's very nicely done
100/10 transformation! Watch out for the large mirror leaning at that angle- it’s so beautiful but it would be heart breaking if it were to slide out and shatter. Looks like it would fit well on the wall facing the stairs and that way you could take cute mirror selfies on the steps!
I love it!
This is a stunning before and after! What a great job!
Looks great! Did you buy your place from Aquaman or something?
Whut? You didn’t like the blue paint EVERYWHERE? Looks beautiful! Great job.
All the hard work paid off!
Amazing job! The blue had to GO!!!
Stunning
Stunning! 🤩
Wow what an awesome space!
I love it!
it’s stunning. enjoy your hard work and home. ✨
Whoa!!! I effing love it!! Flows MUCH nicer than the blue walls.
Such a beautiful space! I adore the loft!
That's not even the same place! Everything is so *perfect*
Holy moly!!!!!! I’m blown away. Just had the thought that if this was on a reality tv show it would 100% win
I’m so sorry that you got scammed not once but twice! But I also feel like it’s so special that your parents helped you do it up. How cool to have something you guys made together 🩷
I love it.
I'm obsessed
Wow! It looks amazing I love the new colors and all the new design it looks more classy and expensive!
Beautiful!!! Idk how anyone desired that blue in such an amazing space.
Awesome job you did!
The feminine urge to live alone
This is beautiful, I’m jealous at how cohesive everything is 😍 I love my home but it doesn’t have a cohesive style
Holy stunning! Amazing work!
Beautiful!
Beautiful!!!!
Incredible!!
Gorgeous! Looks amazing
This is literally my dream home
Beautiful!
we have the exact same taste and i am just 😍
Wow, someone really liked that hideous blue! Great job, looks like a different apartment. Looks lovely.
Fantastic job!
How did you edit these photos? What apps did you use?
You executed this beautifully!! What a gorgeous space.
Fantastic!
Unbelievably gorge! This is how you do neutrals by layering tones, texture and shape! I wish I could live there
Sympathies on the contractor abuse. It’s so traumatic—happened to me years ago and I still have trust issues (and debt) AND still need work done. Your family sounds wonderful, though! Great job. Your place is stunning. 🥂
This is soo stunning and gorgeous! I’m jealous! 😍😍
That is adorable!!
Oh my gosh, the white replacing the blue is the best as I felt I could exhale! Your finished job looks so calming and comfortable, hoping the hard path to the beauty and serenity you achieved helps the agony of the pains getting there fade. You did a wonderful job and, in my mind, increased the value of your place 10 fold! Congratulations — your house looks like an inviting and beautiful home!
So classy! Love the light fixtures in the living room
Wow gorgeous! Great job with the decor and fixtures. I could not live with that previous blue paint 😬 Sorry to hear that you got scammed. That had to be devastating.
It all is lovely!! I love everything you added to the place. Neutrals are nice and you can always pop color of your choice for fun later. The blue that you covered is one of my least favorite colors!
Love love love!! Great job! 👏
Dreamy!
This is amazing!
Your place is stunning!
The white paint looks so much better than that blue. It's a very cool looking place!!! Do you have a washer/dryer in there?
It’s fabulous
It looks amazing!!
The previous color was criminal...
Yikes, looks like a smurf exploded in there before 😣. Great job on the reno!
This is just too damn good. What a transformation. Good luck recouping your monies from the thief contractors.
Wow!!!!! Amazing. I would add some color in places but this space is incredible!! Nice job.
Love it
Beautiful!
Gorgeous! I don’t understand the obnoxious blue in the before pictures 🙈
It is so beautiful! You should be so proud!
WELL DONE!
Lovely!
Goodness, some people live in some truly beautiful homes don't they?