Take Me Home:

Adorable host Arden Myrin propositions strangers on the street to – you guessed it – take her home.

In this episode, we see the glamorous side of Harlem. This apartment is gorgeous (the highlight? A beautiful kitchen with luxe touches like tiled walls and leather barstools). The bedroom was spacious enough to fit the biggest bed I’ve ever seen and three dressers (is this really Harlem?!), plus an ingenious road-bike-made-stationary bike (hello, at-home gym). This apartment epitomized how Harlem maintains its special neighborhood charm while infusing the swank factor you’d expect in Manhattan.

Your Place is a Deal Breaker:

If you ever thought moving in together was simple, this three-part segment brings the inherent roadblocks to the forefront. In this episode, Ashley and Eric have drastically different visions of how they see their home. Eric, an artist always in search of inspiration, is all about vibrant décor, highlighted by a divisive poster of Barack Obama hanging above the bed. Ashley is a yogi, searching for a serene haven and a home that brings the elements of nature in.

Interior designer/host Vanessa Deleon balances these two seemingly conflicting desires with ease, incorporating muted tones with pops of oranges and reds. A wall decal and hanging swing chair add Eric’s requisite element of inspiration, while Ashley’s beloved wicker baskets fit seamlessly into Vanessa’s design. No word on what happened to the ever-looming Obama poster, though.

Tiny Eclectic Amazing Spaces:

If you’ve ever lamented your tiny apartment, this is the series for you. In this segment, we see how great design can transform a place – even when working with just eight feet across. Vanessa Deleon – the same couple-compromiser extraordinaire from Your Place is a Deal Breaker – showcases her office in New Jersey, housed in a former alley between two buildings (complete with Harry Potter-esque street address: 934 ½).

The office is functional and streamlined while boasting loads of glamorous touches (who doesn’t love sparkling chandeliers?). The intact brick wall from the neighboring building adds a modern edge to the space, and hanging illustrations of Vanessa’s past designs serve as a walk-through portfolio for visitors. My favorite idea? Wall-mounted bookcases, which make the most of the office by freeing up floor space, while also serving as functional storage.

By Anna Kuchinsky, Staff Writer

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Here’s how it’s done:

1. There’s nothing better than sinking your toes into a heavenly soft rug on a chilly morning. Rather than replace your summer-friendly flatweave, layer your existing rug with a smaller throw rug to achieve an (affordable) warm and eclectic look. Play around with contrasting prints and textures – I paired a natural striped wool flatweave with an ivory sheepskin throw for a shabby-chic look.

2. Changing up your decorative pillowcases is a great and simple way to achieve a warmer color palette in your space (as well as prolong the lifespan of your cases). I swapped out a classic white, monogrammed pillowcase for moss green- and rust-colored wool pillowcases for a perfect, fall foliage color scheme.

3. Nothing is more essential than finding the perfect throw blanket. I’ll just kiss the gym goodbye now, because I know the only thing on my mind when I’m leaving work during the next few months will be getting home to this super-plush throw.

4. ‘Tis the season for gourd-crazed decorations, and who am I to question tradition? I picked up a dozen or so in a variety of harvest colors, added some DIY textured floral pieces, and the fall mantle was born.

5. I’m no baker, but seasonal candles in scents like apple pie and pumpkin spice will give the illusion that I’m a regular Betty Crocker. I’m a huge fan of Aunt Sadie’s, but if you’re feeling crafty, try your hand at making your own (yes, yet another use for gourds).

By Grace Romanowsky, Staff Writer

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