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Designing a home for a creative comes with extra pressure. Artists and writers draw deeply from their personal spaces, and seek environments that nourish their minds, energy, and thoughts. Their homes inevitably become sources of inspiration, so it's important that they reflect their personal styles and passions.

It was a pressure that designer Brittany Marom was willing to take on when she designed the home of poet Heather Gluck – a three-bedroom apartment in SoHo, New York. Much like the poet, the designer brings a vivid background and aesthetic to her work too. Her style reflects her Israeli roots and New York upbringing – blending antique elements with modern, organic materials.

Together, the creatives collaborated on their individualistic interior design styles to craft a bohemian style home that infuses elegance with eclectic charm. It's a 'high-low mix' of affordable furniture and unique investment pieces.

For this 3,000-square-foot SoHo apartment, Brittany aimed to blend character with chic. She explains, 'Heather is a deeply creative individual, and as a poet, it was essential that her home not only reflect but also inspire her artistic spirit. With that in mind, we designed a beautiful bohemian yet elegant space, rich in layers and soft, flowing curves – elements that echo her love for movement, color, and openness.'

'While I personally love working with color, this project pushed me to explore combinations beyond my usual comfort zone,' adds the designer. 'I had to find ways to make unexpected color combinations work harmoniously together.'

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The open-plan living room flows seamlessly into the dining area, where tones and textures beautifully merge to create a cohesive whole.

'In the living room, I combined jewel tones like emerald green and sapphire blue in the sofas with bold lipstick red and soft pinks in the dining area,' says Brittany. 'To take it further, we added vibrancy through throw pillows in rich amethyst purple, gold, and floral prints from House of Hackney. These bold choices were grounded with natural wood elements in the coffee and dining tables, helping to anchor the palette and create visual balance.'

As a whimsical element, the designer layered in pale pink sheer curtains that not only filter light during the day but also allow for stunning, unrestricted views of the NYC skyline – enhancing both the ambiance and Heather’s connection to her environment.

Since the poet entertains often, seating is abundant throughout the apartment – yet each piece was carefully chosen for both deep comfort and visual appeal. Interestingly, behind all the thoughtful decisions, affordability and beauty were carefully balanced.

'We sourced both high and low for the home in terms of decor. In the living room, we bought the sofas from ModShop in Kravet re-upholstered in blue and Romo, upholstered in emerald green fabrics, coffee tables from Sixpenny, the floor lamp from Soho Home, and curtain fabric from JAB Anstoetz,' shares Brittany.

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The dining room, with its 10-seater table, ensures that both large and small gatherings are easily accommodated – comfortable and convivial in equal measure.

'Heather is a young artist, and we wanted her dining room to reflect that youthful energy and creative spirit,' explains Brittany. 'We reupholstered the Athena Calderone for Crate & Barrel dining chairs in a vibrant mix of red, pink, and autumn brown. To complete the look and add a touch of drama, we installed a jewel-toned chandelier with scalloped detailing from Galerie Glustin, which beautifully ties the space together with an eclectic yet cohesive flair.'

As a further decorative accent, the designer sourced a multicolored light fixture from Galerie Glustin to add a modern, playful touch.

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While green is dotted throughout the living and dining areas, it is fully realized in the kitchen with a singular, deep green shade – Benjamin Moore’s ‘Martha's Vineyard’ – a crisp, contemporary, and statement-making hue. ‘The space features a green quartzite, custom cabinetry, and a stove from Ilve, with a touch of wood to warm up the aesthetics,’ says Brittany.

Like a page from a well-curated lookbook, the bathroom emerges as a dainty jewel box, where soft pink and white create a moment of calm – restorative colors that coax you to stay.

‘Wallpapering the powder room was an easy decision, but we wanted to maintain a sense of brightness and airiness while still creating a feeling of being transported to another time and place,’ says Brittany. ‘To achieve this balance, we tiled the lower walls in crisp white Thassos subway tile, introducing natural stone and subtle texture through the grout lines.

'Not only does the tile ground the room visually, but it also offers a practical solution – since this is the bathroom guests use most often while entertaining, the tiled backsplash behind the sink makes for much easier maintenance than wallpaper alone.’

The nature-inspired bathroom wallpaper, filled with cranes and foliage, adds an unexpected touch to this small but impactful space.

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The true "high-low" aesthetic converges in the bedroom, which is drenched in the calming pink seen throughout the home, making the space feel like a true sanctuary. Here, a vintage Murano glass chandelier and bedside tables from Soho Home pair effortlessly with table lamps from West Elm.

‘We chose a monochromatic color scheme centered around soft pink, enveloping the room in warmth and subtle elegance,’ says Brittany. ‘The hue flows throughout the space – from the bedding and walls to the window treatments – creating a cohesive and tranquil atmosphere.’

To introduce contrast and a touch of drama, the designer selected a velvet emerald green headboard as the focal point – its rich tone standing out beautifully against the softer surroundings. As a final, unexpected layer, oxblood red bedside table lamps add a sense of warmth and depth, complementing the oak wood and Art Deco-inspired design of the nightstands.

For Heather, this is the perfect oasis. ‘As a poet, I don’t work in broad strokes – in pages or sentences – but in the fine details: syllables, sounds, textures,’ she says. ‘My writing is sensitive and a bit obsessive, and I knew that when I began crafting this home, I wanted it to feel the same way. That every item, large and small, would serve a purpose, stand out, and yet cohere with the whole.'

This home is a perfect example of how to design a plush, high-concept space with affordability in mind. Every element is thoughtfully curated, and even the placements are considered – making it an ideal hearth for thinking, creating, and reflecting.