A $2,200 Parisian Style Railroad Apartment in Brooklyn, New York
Name: @BrigetteMuller and cat, Ollie
Location: Greenpoint - Brooklyn, New York
Size: 560 square feet
Type of home: Railroad apartment
Years lived in: 1.5 years, renting
Rent: $2200 a month (rent-stabilized)
“As soon as I walked into this space, I knew it was my apartment. I just felt it,” begins full-time content creator Brigette Muller, who posts about renovating and decorating as @hummusbirrd on Instagram and TikTok. “I found it on Craigslist and immediately fell in love with all the charm. Beautiful arches, original tin ceiling and moulding, built-in cabinets, white wood floors, and a fireplace mantel. I was in love.”
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro & layout
0:19 - Kitchen
02:39 - Breakfast Nook
04:29 - Storage Solutions
05:10 - Dressing Room
07:15 - Railroad layout
08:02 - Bedroom
09:02 - Living Room
12:36 - Bathroom
13:26 - Brigette's process
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Brigette has been my best friend for 30 years and I can tell you all that she is as lovely, creative and adorable IRL as this video portrays. I seriously am so thrilled by how accurate this is. Her apartment feels like an immersion into safety, a painting, and chic comfort. I am so proud of her, and I am so happy to see such kind and wonderful comments. Love you so much my Brig. I am blown away by you.
Gorgeous lady and apartment! I love her decorating 😍 So homey, ahhh, just beautiful. Congrats!
How lovely to know this and she is indeed amazing!!!
What a heartwarming comment and I believe you--she seems delightful! I learned some new things to keep in mind when designing/decorating my space too...
Beautiful
You can tell she’s a good girl!
Love her reasoning for spending money on her space even as a renter. Your home is your safe haven from the craziness of the world! I would totally do the same in her shoes and I LOVE her space so much! It's very much HER!! ❤
"Everyone deserves to love the space that they're living in...even if it's just temporary." I appreciate that!
I agree! She is fabulous! ❤
If she's willing to pay to upgrade her landlords property for them... It really speaks to how awful the rental market truly is. Even with the high rental costs it's still impossible to find somewhere bearable to live without also having to pay to renovate the place you're renting 😏
I'm not to this extent if I'm paying $2,000+ / month. She sounds rich which ain't my reality.
this resonates with me too❤
Her apartment is one of my favs I have seen on youtube.
Yes!!!
Certainly a breath of fresh air from all the drab neutral beige everything you see these days.
Same. She's very talented.
Yes!
Great instincts 👍🏽
She needs her own show.
I think she has one - "content creator" on instagram or similar?
I say that constantly!
Too true!
I love her too.....she is so genuine and sincere...her space is beautiful and when she spoke about her nana and her mum both passing I teared up as I too have pieces from my parents' family home that are a constant reminder of the love and memories that my family and I shared. I also have some of my father's checked shirts made into cool beach style cushion covers and my mom's cardigans made into practical waistcoats which are great for layering. Brigette this has been an absolute pleasure to watch and I thank you for sharing your wonderful home.
Yup. Another annoying person with fake laughter. Just what’s needed…
Your mother would be incredibly proud of you. It’s a stunning place.❤
You who else is stunning TRUMP
Your place is so beautiful! You inspired me. Stacey in California
I don’t know what I love more… her, the apartment, or the cat for not knocking over all of her beautiful things. This is by far my favorite Apartment Therapy episode! Great job girl 🥰
I’m speechless. It’s not even my style and I could just sit in that apartment all day and just look. It’s absolutely perfect.
This is by far my favourite space on Apartment Therapy. The layout is fantastic, but it's what she's done with it that really makes it a winner. So much inspiration to draw from here.
For a rent controlled apartment in Brooklyn it's a great idea to spend & invest in pieces you love. Most NY'ers live in rent controlled apartments for YEARS!!!
I assume a rent controlled place gives you more stability? I've done improvements on rental places, only to have the owner decide to rent it to family or sell, which makes me hesitant to do it again.
@@patriciasalem3606of course that happens as soon as they see the improvements $$$$
@@patriciasalem3606That’s what I was thinking. If they know you’ve done renovations they can jack up your rent to make you move so they can rent it for more to someone else.
Yes, there’s more safety in that situation.
@@patriciasalem3606 That's so heartbreaking!
I have rented my entire life by choice. I'm in my mid 70's and feel as Brigette does. I didn't want the responsibility of owning so doing upgrades and renovations on my apartment was a no brainer. Everyone always comments on how beautiful my space is in one breath and then feels it's foolish to spend my money on the landlord's property in the next. I've ignored them all and loved pretty much all the spaces I've lived in. Do what makes you happy and to heck with the nay-sayers. Your home is absolutely gorgeous Brigette.
I absoutely agree!
I’ve always been a renter too, with same mindset about renting and making it beautiful and homey, regardless. Never had the style or know-how this lovely young woman has. But I have tried to make all my homes as comfy and beautiful as possible. 💗
Did you need to get the owner’s permission to do the changes? Also I would be concerned he might raise the rent or not renew and find a new renter. Beautiful apartment
but if your living in the space I too would spend my money to make it beautful, and who cares if it is the LL's property, while your living there, why not make it beautiful. I agree with you.
Agree with everything you said. I'm 74, by the way, and sold my house to rent again. Brigitte reminds me that it's just fine to change your mind and your space, because, hey, who do you have to please if not yourself? Why live in a place that doesn't feel like home to your soul?
This apartment is adorable. It has so much character... with many pretty French accents and personal storied features. I agree with the concept of spending a little money on doing up a rental place to make it more you. I really enjoyed this home and her sweet cat Ollie too.
Best tenant ever! I love everything about this apartment…well done!
What a beautiful space and such a lovely host. I love her cat reclining on the lounge like an Ancient Roman 😻
This feels like stepping into another world. I have never seen an apartment tour where the space was so loved, so cohesive, so on-topic, so otherworldly. This is absolutely gorgeous, well done.
Life is so short. Everything is "just temporary" if you really look at it. Make the most of it while you have it. ❤
This is the best 14 minutes and 7 seconds I have ever spent on KZhead.... Brigette is simply charming and this space is a lovely work of art. 💚
I love my mother's mirror. There's something magical about knowing her face looked back at her from the same mirror I'm using! What a lovely home!!
Lynn here I get all this my husband and I have moved 29 times in 55 years. And Ray was in the service for 5 years . Anyway my point EVERY apt. We moved into we cleaned painted and made it our own now we live in a senior Apt. and we are 73 and 74.and I still make it our own . 😊👍
Wow, 29 times! How much energy you must have !!! I moved 14 times and already thaught this was a lot😅 But I did everything on my own, no companies to paint or put wallpaper in or things like that. So for me it was a lot😉
Yes🎉
Shabby chic meets old world European. The atmosphere she created takes you to a different place and time. It's like walking into one of the vintage paintings she owns. My aesthetic is very similar to hers and it was very inspiring to see her capture it through the items she chose rather than knocking down walls. My favorite home featured on this channel so far❤
Beautiful home. I particularly love her textiles. I wonder what she does for a living? Her cat laying on the chaise like a boss is funny.
She’s an influencer/freelance creative and works with etsy, bumble and other brands making digital content for their pages
I love her philosophy of not thinking of her apartment as a temporary dwelling. She has made it a home for however long she lives there. My first thought was that she earned her living as an interior decorator. I like the living room in the room that gets the most natural light. Buying the Ikea wardrobes and swapping out the knobs was pure genius! I watch a ton of NYC apartment tours and I always wonder how people can survive with such minimal closet space. I have a lot of clothes including coats, boots and shoes. It’s like a gym workout to pull out storage bins from beneath the bed, or clear everything off the cocktail table or ottoman to get linen to change by towels and sheets. I’m curious about something. Pillows. It seems to me that while they look nice and add texture and color, a lot of pillows seem impractical when you have guests or make up your bed.
I would also love for her to share how much she paid for this renovation.
This is my favorite Apartment Therapy of all time. And I adore her cat.
The way the video shows the cat, Ollie, is stretched out on the fainting couch after she discusses the litterbox placement!😂 Great video editing!
one of the prettiest apartments. very cosy and gives me a paris vibes, im not into very stuffed apartments like this, but hers is made tastefully. love all the rustic mirrors and paintings. gorgeous.
oh, your cat is definitely a New York cat. What a lovely lounge attitude. And I love your litter box tip.
Yes, everyone deserves to love the space they're in, but something to be mindful of is that when people say, "Why decorate a rental?" it's not because they don't _want_ to have a beautiful temporary space. They just can't afford to. An insane amount of money went into the decor of this lovely apartment, and that's not something most working class folks can dish out every time they move into a new rental.
This. Though I wonder if her landlord discounted her rent for putting in better appliances and finishes. But yeah that decoration is more than most people can afford.
Also in my experience many landlords won't let you even put a picture up on the wall, let alone painting or renovating. This woman's very lucky she was able to do what she did, and to afford to do it. The end result looks gorgeous though.
You're probably talking U.S. conditions here. There are other countries where renting is even more common and where it is quite normal to adapt things to your liking and spend a few bob on it over time when you think you'll be there for a longer period.
But what shes saying is if you can afford it and your landlord lets you do some changes, do it. She’s not talking about the money, she’s talking about what it means to spend time and effort in a place you’re gonna leave, eventually
@@roadwayrona I'm talking about UK conditions about 25 years ago. Not sure if it's the same now. I agree that tenants should be able to decorate and make their home their own.
What a wise and lovely young woman with incredible style and taste! Nothing trendy which is so refreshing. And the cat is the cherry on top! 🎉😽🥰
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Usually not a fan of brushing teeth in the kitchen, but your made your space look like a "water room" ( i don't have a word for this) and it's very inviting and multi-purpose. I love it! Very inspiring. Also totally agree, as a renter, I also want to invest in my space even if I'm not the owner!
It's neat to hear other parts of the country refer to the same idea as different terms. Where I live we call that a shotgun style home. It's prevalent in New Orleans. Our homes are normally designed in a Parisian/ French style as well. It's absolutely beautiful!
yep, shotgun.
Usually, I am not a fan of brass hardware everywhere as I fear it may date quickly, but in keeping with an Old-world esthetic, the brass here really adds an elegant touch. I saw this apartment in a video done previously, and almost skipped this, but glad I didn't, seeing what she did with the bathroom alone was worth it. A dressing room in a small space...that's got me thinking. Thanks AT
I’ve followed Brigette on social media for a while, and I’m so happy to see her featured here! She’s extremely talented, and I love that you can tell how passionate she is about interior decorating.
I absolutely adore her “everyone deserves to love the space that they live in…even if it’s just temporary” motto. This apartment is stunning.
She knows who she is ! So much personality ❤
Such a delightful space! Love the vignette concept and adore the willingness to use the spaces in the way that suits her! Also love the advice to use the sofa the way it works best for her! Congratulations on making this space into a gorgeous home!
You are so talented Brigette! I love your space but for a moment lounging Ollie stole the show!😂 Thank you for sharing your pro tips! My favorite was to look at sections as vignettes! I’m sure that tip will help me as update my space!
I have fallen in love with both Brigette and her apartment. the apartment design is exquisite.
My mom and I thrifted, re-did furniture, and decorated all of time. She is gone now and, like you, I cherish the memories and the things she left behind. I like that you've beautified your rental space. It's your home for as long as you live there. You may as well make it beautiful. Beautiful apartment.
I’m so glad I found this video. It validated the way I feel about living in a rental. Some people make me feel bad about spending money making the space beautiful. But I feel that although It is someone else’s house, it is my home.
This is perfection. Following her Instagram I’ve gotten to know this amazingly talented young woman (who deserves a design show) and is just so personable and smart. Kid I know your mom would be proud, your apartment is a jewel box. I can only imagine what she could do with a larger space. Best episode ever!!!🖤🌸
Her energy is so bright and lovable! She has excellent taste and I love the way she transformed the space.
I love what she did with this railroad apartment, and all the decisions she made just worked so well. I also have to say, the videographer did a much better job than the previous program featuring her place!
What a beautiful space. She made it every inch her own. I am blown away by how much a rental apartment in NY can be renovated by a tenant. Around here I don't think you can even paint a wall let alone add new flooring and counters.
A beatiful home, warm and elegant. An intelligent way to hide the architectural problems. congratulations.
I lost my mom young too but know that she is with you.
Loved the way they showed the cat after she described "hiding" the litterbox. As if the cat was saying "What's wrong with seeing my litterbox?"😊
Beautiful space, well done! Whenever you miss your grandmother or mom, just look in your moms mirror and you will see how beautiful they are.
Wow, this is stunning! Not my style at all, but I think it’s so beautiful and seems to really suit her and her taste. She’s definitely got an incredible eye for design. I love that she kept the kitchen and the living room super sunny, and the use of curtains is so clever! At first I was surprised her landlord lets her do all these renos to the space, but by the end I was thinking, I wish she’d come renovate my house! She’s probably increased the value of that property for them. Amazing tour!
Wow! Such a gorgeous transformation! This young woman has a real talent for decorating. She could go pro! Thank you for this highly enjoyable tour! ❤
This is still one of my very favorite homes. I've watched this now for the second time and constantly find new things to love. And Brigitte is awesome.
Such a beautiful home with exquisite details. Brigette has the taste, interior decorating knowledge and talent and eye for detail of a person much older and experienced than her age. May this home always bring her happiness.
How is it possible that if an old lady had that decor it would look tired and depressing? This super talented young adult takes those same decor choices and magically creates the most uplifting, comfortably chic and welcoming home space! Perfectly perfect!
It’s a beautiful home. I love the gold frames and her vignettes are so perfect it comes across as serene and luxurious rather than glam. The layout works so well it shows what you can do when you can see beyond the box of assigned rooms and do what works for you in the space.
I love you! I am your kindred spirit. We rent and I have poured a ton of money and effort into my rental. Drives my husband crazy and I keep reminding him if I have to live in a rental, I’m going to make it my home as if I owned it. I have painted all the kitchen cabinets with the approval of my landlord. I replaced all the knobs I replaced the Spicket at the sink and the sink itself, we landscaped outside we bought rosebushes and shrubs and mulch, and she paid for some of it and we paid for the rest. My husband works very hard to make the yard gorgeous by putting fertilizer and weed and feed on it. I have not knocked walls down, but I have done everything I can do to make it. My favorite place to be. All my friends think it’s gorgeous and can’t believe what I’ve done with it. My landlord loves having us there and states that we are the only couple that has improved the house, and made it gorgeous! Just because we rent doesn’t mean we have to live in a home that doesn’t feel like my home. I showed my landlord’s son the home and he stated I needed to be an interior decorator and he knew that this house had potential but that renters usually don’t do anything to improve the place they rent. So I got your back girl and I will watch any video you put out where you do things in a rental to make it beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing
Her apartment is such a vibe ❤
Oh what a great video. I loved the creativity and personal design attributes Brigette used to make her space so warm and inviting. Also of significance is how much functionality she retains in her space. Great job!!
Great use of an awkward space, I really like your style!
I loved this tour. Her apartment looks beautiful, her descriptions were amazing and I love the cat
Lovely home. ❤I am so sorry you lost your mom so young. ❤❤
Bridgette is so talented! Wow!
I love her space! So warm and inviting. Thank you for sharing your home with us
This is beautifully done , a gorgeous space
You did a fabulous job!! I love it.
Love the decore. Not cluttered, well thought out.
I am the same way. My house is my space and thank God my landlord has no problem with me changing things. The Best!
I love her philosophy about decorating the space you live in, no matter if you rent or own. Love your space.
I love the storage curtains, Brigette! You have excellent taste. Mom would be very proud of you.
Love everything about this space. So pretty and soft looking. I feel like it would be very calming as well. Just a really great design and space.
Beautiful space with a soul. I agree completely about making the space you live in your own, no matter whose name is on the deed.
Me too!
Totally right way of making rental space as much of an idyllic home. About a wash basin in the bathroom,some where in far East Asia, a wash basin over the flush unit seemed a good water harvesting way. Get creative and you could even patent your quick fix in bathrooms that do not have wash vanity units… Enjoy your home and thanks for the tour ❤
Love her style and how customized it is. It looks cozy, elegant and intimate at the same time.
Such a beautiful and peaceful space!!!
I am new to Apartment Therapy and have been binge watching over the last week or so. Hands down this is my favourite apartment. Quite seriously your mum would be so proud of your beautiful home xx
I absolutely adore this home and her style is fabulous and fantastic ,romantic and gorgeous but not fussy but cozy Lovely AND GORGEOUS .
I have seen thousands of beautiful homes during my career and I can honestly say, that yours is one of the most Beautiful and Enchanting homes that I have had the delight in touring. You truly have the Magical Touch, thank you Brigette, for sharing it with us.
Love this! Yes a house tree! Mirrors, flowy curtains, vintage art, bed nook yesss!!!
you’re weeping. Fig is called a ficus. I own two that are now 14 feet tall and 9 feet wide. Don’t be afraid to trim them lighty if they’re getting out of shape. I’ve had mine for decades. You’re going to be moving with that tree quite a bit. Actually the rest of your life. Mine have names, Doris and Roger and they’re stunning
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This is definitely one of the best of the AT tours, because not only is the space incredible, but she’s a pleasure to listen to.
😂😂😂 Look at her cat's expression when she talks about hiding the litterbox - hilarious!
While it's not my taste, I can appreciate what she's done, and there is no denying that she has great decorating style. I understand her reasoning for wanting to make a space her own and I respect it, but I would have trouble spending the kind of money she has to upgrade a space that I don't own.
Such a beautiful space and I love how Brigette has pieces from her mum and and her grandmother
Her style💗🌸 and her reasoning on renting or owning doesn’t matter home is home. What a lovely place !!!
This apartment is stunning! I live in a 1800 sq ft, 3 story single family home, so why am I watching Apartment Therapy? Because this hit my feed and I exclaimed "Oh my!" Also, when I was a young woman just starting out, I had a studio in Brooklyn and it was a magical time! Congratulations, young lady!
Really stunning and the bit about her mom really made me tear up. Such a lovely home.
You have made a wonderful home for yourself.
Your apartment is so beautiful! Your mom and gramma are proud! ❤
This is my favorite apartment in the series. She has a great sense of style!
You're not only amazingly talented but your soul is gorgeous too!! Btw, Love❤your space😊
Her life philosophy is so beautiful. She isn't just existing, she's living and you can see it and feel it. I definitely feel motivated ❤
I totally agree with your philosophy that your home is where you live, and has no necessary connection with property ownership. That's so important, I think. I know a couple who have lived in the same unit for 30 years, and the hubby actually grew up in it, but they won't do anything to make it truly their home because they're "just renting"! And they have no intention of moving, because the rent is low, so will probably live there their entire lives. But "just renting." Home is where you are, for however long.
The decoration is so stylish, beautiful and chic. This is very inspirational! Congratulations Brigette!! 👏🏾👏🏾
Absolutely beautiful! I'm envious!
Nice and light ❤
Brigette is speaking my language! Thank you for covering in detail so many special treasures. I appreciate her vignettes, as I always look at spaces as they are seen from different angles and always in small vignettes throughout. When I was a renter I'd go all out too, and loved making them my spaces. What a wonderful personal tour!
Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness. Oh my, my. I saw this young lady on Instagram and it was literally life changing. I know, cheesy and weird talk but honestly, her words changed the way I thought which was very much „I‘ll save it for later“ mentality. Her style and natural gift for decorating and furnishing is unbelievable. I hope she‘s happy and will get swooped up by some cute television channel who will treat her right.
Beautiful space. You did a great job with it. Your colors are wonderful. Where is your bed from? I have been looking for one like that. Thank you for the tour.
She says where the bed came from in the Homeworthy video on her space from this week.
Thank you!@@janelte
A bathroom without a sink is illegal in my country, thank God! People will really will put up with shit just so they can say "I live in New York"
recognized this apartment within the first 2 seconds from tiktok--- obsessed!!! so so beautiful
Your apartment is lovely, Brigette. I love that you invested in better appliances and fixtures. You live richly❤
It sounds crazy to me that American renter will spent money on renovating a renter unit. Still, it is a nicely decorated apartment.
Who cares? You're living in the house, might as well make it nice. Some people will live in the same place for 30 years, are they not supposed to do anything at all in that time because it's rented?
@@giuf175 Decorating it? Of course. But why would you spend money on renovating something you don't own when you leave the space? Or is the housing price that bad in US that people literally rent for that long and justifying the decision to renovate along the way?
@@bbfifi1991 Buying in New York often isn't an option. It's definitely worth spending money to create a nice home because you live there. For this girl, it's also her job.
@@bbfifi1991 She can take most of the stuff like the refrigerator, sink with appliances and Ikea closets with her to the next place. The marbles can easily be sold. The shelves, curtain rods, all can go with her.
Spoiler alert you only enriched your landlord by updating the kitchen with your money. Basically gave your landlord hundreds of dollars for nothing. You’re obviously very good at designing and decorating a home
Exactly. And the next one that rents that apartment. It'll be $3000 a month for that person. Because she upscaled the apartment for him for free. She is a land lord's dream.
Very, very interesting arrangement of the smaller apartment. Learn something every day - "railroad apartment/ condo/ etc." ❤
This apartment is ASTOUNDING!!! It is so fresh, yet so traditional, so lovely, so life-affirming, so light and bright, so artistic, so gracious. I could almost envision Renoir sitting there on her couch. What a great artistic designer she is! I wonder what she does for a living, because she could easily have her own designing company. I would never think an apartment in Brooklyn could be so gorgeous and homey. I hope her landlord has given her a break in the rent for all the upgrades she did. One of my - no, my *favorite* apartment. Full stop! It should be showcased in Victoria magazine or Beautiful Home.