The article reflects on the author's journey as a renter, highlighting the shift from neutral-colored decor to a more vibrant palette as they embraced their personal style in a cozy, long-term apartment. After moving frequently in their 20s, they realized the limitations of sticking to neutral colors and finally committed to a distinctive aesthetic in their 30s. Inspired by a notable bathroom design seen in Architectural Digest, they opted for a soft celery green to enhance their vintage-inspired space, marking a significant departure from their previous design habits.
A commonly preached nugget of design advice, sticking with neutrals for my large and more expensive pieces served me well, at first.
Now that I've entered my 30s, explored the world a bit, and lived in my current apartment for three years, I finally felt like I understood my own aesthetic enough to commit to a color palette.
When I first saw Paloma Elsesser's home in the February issue of Architectural Digest, the bathroom stopped me in my tracks.
I loved the way the honeydew melon meets celery green wall color she used plays up the space's vintage roots.
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