Amarachi had to say goodbye to this tropical bohemian oasis, and has recently moved to Los Angeles. “It was not in my six-month, one-year, or five-year plan to leave New Orleans,” she wrote on her popular Instagram account . “Or better yet, move halfway across the country during a global pandemic. But y’all know what they say ‘We plan, God laughs.'” But if her small New Orleans rental apartment is any indication, her new place will also be a stunning, cozy, relaxing home.

Apartment Therapy Survey:

My Style: Boho, Tropical

Inspiration: Northern Africa, Plants, Color Psychology

Favorite Element: I love how my cottage is tucked away from the everything. The overgrow gardens makes it feel like I’m in my own tropical oasis. My favorite indoor element are the French doors leading to the balcony. They bring in so much natural light for my plants.

Biggest Challenge: The biggest challenge was having enough seating in my tiny living room. My living room is so small and bulky furniture like a couch can really constrict the living space. I tried a normal-sized couch, which was too large for the space, then later swapped the couch for a loveseat, which did not offer much seating for guests. I eventually began looking into nontraditional seating ideas and created my living room seating with 18 floor cushions from World Market.

Proudest DIY: I revamped the kitchen by adding peel and stick tile to the backsplash. I also covered the kitchen cabinets and counter with copper and marble contact paper.

Biggest Indulgence: Removing the carpet upstairs and installing engineered wood.

Best Advice: I’m a full believer in color psychology. Color psychology suggests that every color has a psychological value. Think about how certain colors make you feel; they can influence any emotion. So when selecting colors for your home take a deeper look at interior colors and how they can influence your mood and/or thoughts.

What’s your best home secret? Due to the lack of storage space in the cottage I put multiuse furniture and decor throughout the apartment to create additional storage. (Baskets on the wall double as storage space and decor, and the coffee table is also used for storage.)

Resources

PAINT & COLORS

Antique Gold Wall

Valspar — Metallic Brilliant Metal Effects Gloss Gold

Martha Stewart Art Paint — Copper Metallic

Rust-oleum Metallic Finish — Metallic Rose Gold

LIVING ROOM

Chartreuse Velvet Tufted Floor Cushion — World Market

Forest Green Velvet Throw Pillow — World Market

Metal Cala Coffee Table— World Market

Blue Round Medallion — At Home

Jasmine Bouquet Mottled Pillar Candles – Target

Teak Bowl – CB2

Faux Air Plant – World Market

Katrina Blooming Rosette Rug – RugsUSA

Distressed Persian Style Susa Rug – World Market

Decorative Basket Wall – West Elm

BALCONY

Swingasan Chair – Pier1

Opal House Peacock Rattan Chair – Target

KITCHEN

Round Tufted Velvet Throw Pillow— ​ World Market

Copper drum stools – Target

Belmont Kitchen Island – Crate and Barrel

Peel and Stick Fish Scale Backsplash – Amazon

Faux marble Contact Paper – Home Depot

Brushed Copper Contact Paper (cabinets) – Home Depot

Gotham Steel Hammered Copper Cookware Set – Wayfair

Munggur Wood Bowl – Target

BEDROOM

Golden green velvet Throw Pillow – World Market

Printed Velvet Zebra Decorative Throw Pillow – Target

Mendong Basket with Handle – Target

Velvet Tufted Stitch Quilt – Target

Bar Cart (converted to record player and vinyl storage) – Amazon

Body Sculpture Candles – Beyond Interior

Abaca Rope Basket – World Market

Carved Wood Side Table – West Elm

Patterned Phoenix Runner – World Market

Headboard (Rug) – – World Market

Decorative Basket Wall – West Elm

BATHROOM

Gauze Shower Curtain – Target

Teak Bathtub Caddy – Bed Bath & Beyond

Blooming Rosette Runner – RugsUSA

Rose Pillar Candles – DIY

Pillar Candle Holders – World Market

Vanity Mirror Tray – Target

Thanks Amarachi!

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