Apartmentalist is...

This isn't just a blog, or just a design consulting company. It's both.

I created Apartmentalist to meet the design needs of my friends, my clients, and my fellow city dwellers.

My name is Lara Murphy, and I do budget design and DIY consulting for homes all over New York City's five boroughs, for those with taste beyond the reach of their wallets. On this page, you will soon see photos charting the progress of my own projects, the progress of my clients’ spaces, DIY project ideas, small-space living tips, low-budget finds in the tri-state area and on the internet, recommended reading, and advice on every kind of apartment-dweller quandary.

To hire me, ask a question, make a suggestion, or contribute an idea, email me at Lara@apartmentalist.com.