My Houzz: Pretty Pinks and Neutrals in a Boho-Chic Loft
Macramé blends with midcentury cool in this couple’s converted 1887 Rhode Island rental. Plus: An adorable cat tepee
Webster, pictured in the living room, works as a project manager for Twelve Chairs, an interior design studio in Boston, and writes about design and occasionally travel on her blog, Jeune Amour. As part of her job, she’s constantly sourcing materials for clients, which exposes her to new vendors, manufacturers and designers that she might not otherwise be aware of. This has influenced how she designs the couple’s spaces.
Aguiar is an artist, and spends his days creating large-scale canvases with colorful, bold subject matter. Some of his artwork is displayed throughout the apartment.
Stewart sofa: Cisco Brothers; Mongolian lamb pillow covers in Rosette: West Elm; brown faux-leather throw pillow: Target
Aguiar is an artist, and spends his days creating large-scale canvases with colorful, bold subject matter. Some of his artwork is displayed throughout the apartment.
Stewart sofa: Cisco Brothers; Mongolian lamb pillow covers in Rosette: West Elm; brown faux-leather throw pillow: Target
The process of designing the home’s interior has been collaborative. “Whether the piece was vintage or new, big or small, it didn’t get the okay unless we both agreed on it,” Webster says. “We went through countless iterations of the design before finally landing on what it is now.” Natural finishes abound, with touches of metallic gold for a hint of glamour.
Rattan furniture and accents are seen throughout the loft. Here, a vintage rattan bookshelf adds storage and good looks in a recessed corner of the living room.
A macramé runner and potted succulents add a decorative touch to the wooden dining table, which Webster’s father made for her.
Hand-woven macramé runner: Anthropologie
Hand-woven macramé runner: Anthropologie
The open-concept design and high ceilings make the living space feel larger than it is, and the floor-to-ceiling windows shed plenty of light on the area. Webster arranged the furniture to create separate zones for the living and dining areas while still maintaining a cohesive feel.
Ellis tripod floor lamp: Target; Paris plastic-style black dining chairs: Modway, via Overstock; area rug: Wayfair; Shibori wall art: Target
Ellis tripod floor lamp: Target; Paris plastic-style black dining chairs: Modway, via Overstock; area rug: Wayfair; Shibori wall art: Target
A bar cart filled with all of the essentials sits conveniently next to the dining table.
Wood-and-glass gold finish bar cart: Target; find gold bar carts
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Wood-and-glass gold finish bar cart: Target; find gold bar carts
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The dining space opens into the kitchen, making it easy to cook and entertain at the same time when friends come over. The couple took advantage of the empty space to the right of the kitchen to add open shelving for extra storage.
Fjälkinge shelf unit: Ikea
Fjälkinge shelf unit: Ikea
Webster placed all of their prettiest dishware on the open shelves, keeping items within reach and adding a few decorative accents. The mixed white, wood, glass and copper pieces are neatly organized for a charming display.
One of the first things the couple did when they moved in was paint the kitchen pink. “I am forever grateful that Brandon agreed, and I haven’t looked back since!” Webster says. “It’s not for everyone, but I love it.” They also added new brass pulls to give the existing cabinet fronts a fresh look.
Wall paint: Barely Blush, Glidden; Hampden industrial wood counter stools: Target; brass cabinet hardware: Amazon; find brass cabinet pulls
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The bedroom is painted a bright white to take advantage of the beautiful light that streams in through a large window.
Mongstad mirror (painted): Ikea; Habit & Form rectangle copper tray: Terrain
Mongstad mirror (painted): Ikea; Habit & Form rectangle copper tray: Terrain
Oliver, the couple’s cat, likes to curl up on the banana leaf ottomans at the end of the bed. Webster’s father made the bed frame using wooden pallets.
Maryam macramé fringe banner: Urban Outfitters; Alseda stools: Ikea
Maryam macramé fringe banner: Urban Outfitters; Alseda stools: Ikea
There is no overhead light in the bedroom, so the couple added lamps on each side of the bed as well as a sconce in the opposite corner.
Magical thinking net tassel shams: Urban Outfitters; Glitterrati gold pillow: CB2
Magical thinking net tassel shams: Urban Outfitters; Glitterrati gold pillow: CB2
The neutral tones of the bedding add to the light, airy feel, creating a relaxing retreat for the couple after a long workday. A small tepee gives Oliver his own space in the room.
Aldalora throw blanket in cream: Anthropologie; tepee: Etsy
Aldalora throw blanket in cream: Anthropologie; tepee: Etsy
The couple introduced a bit of color in the far corner of the bedroom, where a reading nook consists of a vintage peacock chair, a small footstool and a sculptural side table. Artwork that used to belong to Webster’s great-grandmother adds vintage flair.
Crosby swing-arm sconce: Target; Jáspe pillow: Grain
Crosby swing-arm sconce: Target; Jáspe pillow: Grain
The master bath is accessible from both the bedroom and the hallway.
Eduardo Garza crystal box: West Elm
Eduardo Garza crystal box: West Elm
Webster often chooses items that function as both decor and storage, such as these beautiful jewelry storage pieces displayed on a shelf in the master bath.
Ekby Östen/Ekby Valter shelf and brackets: Ikea; Bianca jewelry tree: West Elm; Conservatory envelope holder and ring display box: BHLDN
Ekby Östen/Ekby Valter shelf and brackets: Ikea; Bianca jewelry tree: West Elm; Conservatory envelope holder and ring display box: BHLDN
While the apartment is technically a one-bedroom, there is an extra space toward the back of the unit that Aguiar uses as his art studio. A rolling utility cart stores and organizes various supplies.
Råskog utility cart: Ikea
Råskog utility cart: Ikea
A vintage runner welcomes guests into the entryway. The couple used this rug in their wedding ceremony; they walked down the aisle on it in 2015.
Modernist table lamp in Egg White: West Elm; Graphic woven baskets: West Elm
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Modernist table lamp in Egg White: West Elm; Graphic woven baskets: West Elm
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Who lives here: Courtney Webster and Brandon Aguiar and their cat, Oliver
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Size: 950 square feet (88.2 square meters); one bedroom, 1½ bathrooms
Year built: 1887
For Courtney Webster and Brandon Aguiar, it was impossible to ignore the charm of the rich original hardwood floors and the dreamy natural light through the large leaded windows when they first checked out this apartment in Providence, Rhode Island. Just days after getting married, the couple moved into their 950-square-foot home, located in a converted textile factory.
Rising Sun Mills was built in 1887 and produced more than 900,000 yards of worsted wool for decades before being converted into a mixed-use building with residential apartments and commercial space. Since moving in two years ago, the couple have personalized their rental with a mix of midcentury modern furniture and bohemian-style accents.
“It’s OK” banner: Secret Holiday & Co.; Book Nook armchair: West Elm