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🏠Inside a 925 Sq Ft Pastel-Filled Eclectic Loft Styled With DIY TouchesHi! I’m Witty—currently in my third year of living on my own. I’ve always been a homebody at heart, so it didn’t take long for me to start personalizing my space. One quiet afternoon about five years ago, while sitting at home, it hit me: If I’m spending so much time here, shouldn’t this space feel more like me?
That same day, I picked up a bucket of paint and started painting a few pieces of furniture, and I’ve been slowly shaping my home ever since. I’m naturally drawn to vibrant, gem-like colors of fruits, flowers, and minerals, and I’ve filled this home with colors that make me feel good.
My place is a loft-style studio, with everyday living happening on the lower level and a growing hobby zone upstairs. It’s compact, but full of life.
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This is the view from the loft. The ceiling height makes the whole space feel more open and bright—it's what sold me on the place. Inside a 600 sq ft urban jungle in NYC's hell's kitchenMy plants play a major role in transforming the space into a sea of living things.Hey there! My name is Paul Thompson (Instagram: @plantmepaul), and I'm 38 years old. I'm a high school chemistry teacher at a top public school in NYC. When I'm not teaching, I'm usually tending to my over 100 plants in my cozy apartment. Other than that, I enjoy going to the movies, game nights, and exploring new ways to care for my plants. I'm curious, carefree, and unapologetically me.I grew up near NYC in New Jersey, but I never thought I'd live here. After I graduated from Rutgers University and wanted to pursue my master's, I chose Teachers College, Columbia; and since I was already in New York, I decided to stay – and here I am, fifteen years later! I currently live in Hell's Kitchen, and it's perfect for me. The location is central to everything, and close to my friends, local bars, and great restaurants.I'm living in a two-bedroom apartment with a roommate. It's a 600 sq. ft. brick-walled walk-up. It's nestled on top of a popular gay bar, but I don't hear any of the noise. The avenue can be busy sometimes, but my windows do a great job of keeping out the sound. I'm renting right now, and I've been here for the last three years. The rent is currently $3200 per month, and it's split between my roommate and me.plantmepaul·Saved 25·2023.12.29