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Macramé blends with midcentury cool in this couple’s converted 1887 warehouse home
Courtney, 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.
Brendan is an artist, and spends his days creating large-scale canvases with colourful, bold subject matter. Some of his artwork is displayed in the apartment.
Stewart sofa, Cisco Brothers. Mongolian lamb cushion covers in Rosette, West Elm. Brown faux-leather cushion, Target.
Brendan is an artist, and spends his days creating large-scale canvases with colourful, bold subject matter. Some of his artwork is displayed in the apartment.
Stewart sofa, Cisco Brothers. Mongolian lamb cushion covers in Rosette, West Elm. Brown faux-leather cushion, 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 OK unless we both agreed on it,” Courtney 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 Courtney’s father made for her.
Hand-woven macramé runner, Anthropologie.
Hand-woven macramé runner, Anthropologie.
The open-concept design and high ceiling make the living space feel larger than it is, and the floor-to-ceiling windows shed plenty of light on the room. Courtney 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 drinks trolley filled with all of the essentials sits conveniently next to the dining table.
Wood-and-glass gold finish bar cart, Target.
Wood-and-glass gold finish bar cart, Target.
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.
Courtney 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 organised for a charming display.
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One of the first things the couple did when they moved in was paint the kitchen pink. “I’m forever grateful that Brandon agreed, and I haven’t looked back since!” Courtney 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.
Breakfast bar wall and splashback painted in Barely Blush, Glidden. Hampden industrial wood bar stools, Target. Brass cabinet hardware, Amazon.
Breakfast bar wall and splashback painted in Barely Blush, Glidden. Hampden industrial wood bar stools, Target. Brass cabinet hardware, Amazon.
The bedroom is painted bright white to take advantage of the beautiful light that streams in through a large window.
Mongstad mirror (painted), Ikea. Habit & Form rectangular copper tray, Terrain.
Mongstad mirror (painted), Ikea. Habit & Form rectangular copper tray, Terrain.
Oliver, the couple’s cat, likes to curl up on the banana leaf ottomans at the end of the bed. Courtney’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’s no overhead light in the bedroom, so the couple added lamps on either side of the bed, as well as a sconce in the opposite corner.
Magical thinking net tassel shams, Urban Outfitters. Glitterati gold cushion, CB2.
Magical thinking net tassel shams, Urban Outfitters. Glitterati gold cushion, 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 the cat his own space in the room.
Aldalora throw in cream, Anthropologie. Tepee, Etsy.
Aldalora throw in cream, Anthropologie. Tepee, Etsy.
The couple introduced a bit of colour 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 Courtney’s great-grandmother adds vintage flair.
Crosby swing-arm sconce, Target. Jáspe cushion, Grain.
Crosby swing-arm sconce, Target. Jáspe cushion, Grain.
The master bathroom is accessible from both the bedroom and the hallway.
Eduardo Garza crystal box, West Elm.
Eduardo Garza crystal box, West Elm.
Courtney often chooses items that function as both decor and storage, such as these beautiful jewellery storage pieces displayed on a shelf in the master bathroom.
Ekby Östen/Ekby Valter shelf and brackets, Ikea. Bianca jewellery tree, West Elm. Conservatory envelope holder and ring display box, BHLDN.
Ekby Östen/Ekby Valter shelf and brackets, Ikea. Bianca jewellery tree, West Elm. Conservatory envelope holder and ring display box, BHLDN.
While the apartment is technically a one-bedroom, there is an extra space towards the back that Brandon uses as his art studio. A rolling utility cart stores and organises various supplies.
Råskog trolley, Ikea.
Råskog trolley, Ikea.
A vintage runner welcomes guests into the hallway. The couple used this rug in their wedding ceremony; they walked down the aisle on it in 2015.
Modernist table lamp in Egg White; graphic woven baskets, all West Elm.
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Modernist table lamp in Egg White; graphic woven baskets, all West Elm.
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Who lives here? Courtney Webster and Brandon Aguiar with their cat, Oliver
Location Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Property An apartment in a converted textiles factory built in 1887
Size One bedroom and one bathroom; 950 sq ft (88.2 sq m)
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 sq ft home, located in a converted textiles 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 personalised their rented home with a mix of midcentury modern furniture and bohemian-style accents.
“It’s OK” banner, Secret Holiday & Co. Book Nook armchair, West Elm.