What $1500 in NYC Gets You: A Studio with a Shower in the Kitchen | House Tour | Apartment Therapy

Name: Austin Larkin
Instagram: @austinlarkin
TikTok: @austinlarkin
Location: Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, New York, United States
Size: 240 sq ft / ~22.3 m²
Type of Home: Studio Apartment
Rent: $1500/month

Videographers: Vixon John @vixonjohn9279 , Fahnon Bennett @FahnonBennett
Producers: Karis Danish @karisdanish , Vixon John
Editor: Fahnon Bennett
Executive Producer: Karis Danish

Step inside this 240-square-foot studio apartment in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC — a tiny space packed with bold style, smart storage, and one unforgettable detail: the shower is in the kitchen. Austin takes us through his historic, pre-war studio and shows how he transformed a quirky layout into a warm, character-filled home with clever furniture choices, colorful textiles, and creative DIY touches.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
0:27 – Quirks of the Apartment (Slanted Floors, Odd Layout)
0:36 – The Shower in the Kitchen
0:44 – The Toilet Room & Historic Layout
1:20 – How Austin Found This Apartment
2:00 – LIVING ROOM: Layout, Decor & Personality
3:10 – LIVING ROOM: Vintage Finds & Storage Wins
4:25 – KITCHEN & DINING: Compact Cooking + Clever Setup
5:20 – KITCHEN: Pantry Solutions & Elfa Drawer Storage
6:45 – DIY & STOOPING FINDS: How Austin Furnished on a Budget
7:40 – DIY: Making a Tiny Studio Feel Bigger & Brighter
8:30 – DECOR DETAILS: Color, Texture & Personal Touches
10:00 – BED AREA & UNDER-BED STORAGE
11:15 – BEDROOM: Blankets, Layers & Cozy Bedding Choices
12:20 – WALL DECOR: Prints, Art & Statement Accessories
13:50 – Emotional Connection to the Space
14:30 – Closing Thoughts & Tour Wrap-Up

???? SHOP THIS TOUR
LIVING ROOM

Sofa — AllModern
https://www.allmodern.com/AllModern--Kearney-61-Upholstered-Loveseat-X112354780-L305-K~A000792047.html

Chair — AllModern (Sold Out)

Ottoman — Levity

Shag Rug — Bed Bath & Beyond
https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/c/rugs/area-rugs

Steamer Trunk — Sidewalk Find

Round Mirror — Target
https://www.target.com/p/28-34-round-decorative-wall-mirror-brass-project-62-/-/A-50301089

Full Length Mirror — Target
https://www.target.com/p/over-the-door-mirror-metal-brass-project-62-/-/A-52285125

Acrylic Tray — Etsy

Butt Stuff Ashtray — Edie Parker
https://edie-parker.com/products/butt-stuff-ashtray

Golden State Art Gallery Frames — Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076Y35VNP

Record Table — Sidewalk Find

Disco Balls — West Elm (Sold Out)

Floor Lamp — Wayfair (Discontinued)

Cleo Table Lamp — West Elm
https://www.westelm.com/products/cleo-table-lamp-h12212/

DINING ROOM & KITCHEN

Wren Bistro Table — West Elm (Discontinued)

Duvet Cover — West Elm
https://www.westelm.com/products/linen-duvet-cover-shams-b3284/

Faux Fur Plush Throw — West Elm
https://www.westelm.com/products/faux-fur-plush-throw-t6997/

Checkered Blanket — West Elm (Discontinued)

Percale Sheets — Pact
https://wearpact.com/home/bedding/sheet%20sets/organic%20cool-air%20percale%20sheet%20set/wa1-hps-wal

Grecian Bust Pot — Anthropologie
https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/grecian-bust-pot

Lamp — IKEA (Discontinued)

Under-Bed Storage Trunks — Antiquing / Stooping

Windmill — My Mom’s Attic (Antique)

Lilian Steel Chairs — Wayfair
https://www.wayfair.com/17-Stories--lilian-steel-slat-back-stacking-side-chair-x115005211-l168-k~w004994100.html

Elfa Storage Solutions — Container Store
https://www.containerstore.com/s/elfa/best-selling-solutions/drawer-units/elfa-medium-tall-drawer-solution/123d

Planters — Amazon (Sold Out)

Peel and Stick Wallpaper — Spoonflower
https://www.spoonflower.com/en/wallpaper/11637429-moody-tropical-floral-blue-navy-teal-large-by-nancy_bradham

Call Me By Your Name Storyboard Art Print — Society6
https://society6.com/product/storyboard_print


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