House Tours: A 615 Sq Ft Apartment in Portland, Oregon

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  • Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
  • Name: Gretchen Raguse
    Location: SE Portland, Oregon
    Size: 615 square feet
    Type of Home: One-bedroom Apartment
    Years Lived In: 3 years, renting
    “I fell in love with my apartment the second I saw it,” admits Gretchen Raguse, who’s been renting this 615-square-foot, one-bedroom apartment in Southeast Portland for three years. “Growing up in Portland, I feel the most connected with the character of the Eastside. I stumbled upon this spot during my daily Craigslist scroll and realized it was exactly where I wanted to be in the city. It checked all my boxes; it’s walking distance to my favorite park, close to great places to eat and shop, and it had the charm I was looking for.”
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    CHAPTERS
    0:00 - Layout & Floor Plan
    1:03 - Kitchen & Office Space
    2:57 - Living Room
    5:30 - Dining Room
    8:40 - Bedroom
    10:56 - Hallway & Bathroom
    12:10 - Meaning of Home
    About Gretchen
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Комментарии • 161

  • @user-zr8xi4pw9v
    @user-zr8xi4pw9v Год назад +18

    This is so much more interesting than the homes of many pretentious rich people.

  • @PeriWinkle33957
    @PeriWinkle33957 Год назад +78

    Genius what you did with the swiveling lamp! Also the kitchen office. Such a great use of the space you have.

    • @sandieedward993
      @sandieedward993 Год назад +3

      It's the Cutest Little Apt Space ❤ Love it ❤

  • @sadie513
    @sadie513 Год назад +11

    That kitchen counter that converts to a standing desk is great, my favorite. I also love the variety of chairs and the different art/tapestries, brings the apartments to life.

  • @maryiorio426
    @maryiorio426 Год назад +28

    Very impressed with how beautifully she designed her space. The layout of her furniture in the big main room is perfection. I feel the same way about her decision to turn the “eat-in” portion of her kitchen into an office! Very smart choice! The hanging of her mother’s art is very special and a lovely addition to the space. I really want those dining room chairs she found! They are soo unique! Overall, I love her home! Bravo!

  • @mariamarshall6116
    @mariamarshall6116 Год назад +8

    Love this somewhat budget friendly artistic space, its not pretentious.

  • @dianesullivan5338
    @dianesullivan5338 3 месяца назад +230

    This Housing market collapse might end up being a part of us for a very long time. With inflation currently at about 9%, my primary concern is how to maximize my savings/retirement fund of about $300k which has been sitting duck since forever with zero to no gains.

    • @crystalcassandra5597
      @crystalcassandra5597 3 месяца назад

      Appreciate this recommendation, hopefully I can get some insight to where the economy is headed and strategies to beat inflation with when I hear back from Sonya

  • @auroratorres7873
    @auroratorres7873 Год назад +7

    I absolutely love what Gretchen has done with her apartment. It does not look like it is only 615 sq. ft. because she has made use of practically every inch of it! She has stored everything she owns very neatly and that also gives an illusion of bigger rooms and closets. She was very creative in her designs. As an example, she divided her kitchen into two spaces, kitchen and office. Everything is so organized. Kudos to you, Gretchen. I can understand why you enjoy being in your apartment; it has been a labor of love to create!

  • @katek1017
    @katek1017 Год назад +6

    Wow, I feel like I am watching myself at a much younger age😉 To me, it seems that we share the same taste. I also love to creativly problem solve my decorating needs. I also collect odd chairs and lighting, I also decorate with branches and rocks. I decorate my walls with family art, vintage photos and collectables. Much of my home is hand me downs, thrifted or free. Thanks for sharing your lovely home and gentle, qircky and unique spirit and keep up the good work of surrounding yourself in beauty and comfort.

  • @lancasterose
    @lancasterose Год назад +19

    Your space feels good to me too! I love that everything is beautiful, has a story, and feels totally lived in. It's radiating homey energy in the best way.

  • @pollytiks3885
    @pollytiks3885 Год назад +28

    Love love the unique vintage furniture pieces!! 😍 You’ve also done a great job fashioning storage pieces to make use of every space. Beautifully done!!

  • @KeanusRandom36
    @KeanusRandom36 Год назад +19

    In all the home tours, I definitely resonate with your space the most! From all the personal items and trinkets to the diy but very design influenced corners! You have such a good eye with color theory as well!!!! Well done!!!

  • @dawnsullivan7325
    @dawnsullivan7325 Год назад +35

    from one thrifter to another...I'm in love with your home...I would never leave !!!

  • @CheerUp2
    @CheerUp2 Год назад +5

    I've always wanted to use a paper umbrella to hide my ugly overhead lighting but I havent totally figured out or got around to it, so its cool that she has done it!

  • @jahanas22
    @jahanas22 Год назад +2

    That’s a cool eclectic space. Everything goes together and doesn’t look cluttered.

  • @swetashetty941
    @swetashetty941 Год назад +2

    The BEST lamp light person EVER !!
    best room = Dining room ...serves so many purposes AND so many "finds" ...more story than "this is the place to shop" ..love that !

  • @LaLadybug2011
    @LaLadybug2011 5 дней назад

    I would LOVE to have this apartment built as a small home on a foundation. It's perfect! What makes it so special are all of the original built ins that give the space so much character. You just do not see that in current built homes. They are all so sterile every room is just four blank walls-just absolutely hideous. I'll try not to mention gray paint everywhere, gray LPV (LOL) floors and dark gray painted kitchen cabinets. Aka-ugly! This is the warmest, well-designed and perfectly laid out for the way we live today. Loved the video tour-the apartment is filled with her loves and it shows! Great job!

  • @winterlighthome
    @winterlighthome Год назад +2

    That chair collection is fabulous! And, the lazy susan lamp is brilliant. This is a really great space.

  • @katiesullivan8566
    @katiesullivan8566 Год назад +3

    My favorite apartment ever. Love her clever space solutions in the kitchen and bathroom and the way she surrounds herself with what she loves looking at rather than whatever is on-trend.

  • @libbypetersen3523
    @libbypetersen3523 Год назад +2

    Esp. love the lazy susan lamp & the hinged mirror--so creative!!

  • @claudiamann7111
    @claudiamann7111 Год назад +8

    What a beautiful place. So comfy and well thought out. Thanks so much for sharing with us.

  • @hollys1498
    @hollys1498 Год назад +5

    Wonderful place filled with imagination and practicality. Thanks for sharing!

  • @kaizen_5091
    @kaizen_5091 Год назад +4

    Love Gretchen's creative mindset and vision. Some awesome moments when you look around the space that have absolutely inspired me.

  • @mohuashomelalvani7378
    @mohuashomelalvani7378 Год назад +2

    Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! Every single piece and style.

  • @barbarawillis5187
    @barbarawillis5187 9 месяцев назад +2

    Gretchen has decorated with many clever ideas. Her home decor is very personal and unique.

  • @ConkreteMan
    @ConkreteMan Год назад +1

    The lazy Susan lamp base is brilliant! Like what you’ve done with the place.

  • @serenakoleno9338
    @serenakoleno9338 Год назад +1

    Olive green, NOT baby-puke green, LOL. Definitely a favorite tour, so much to love! Thanks for sharing your wonderful design. You had a wonderful base to start with, but you certainly did it justice and enhanced it beautifully. I want to copy your kitchen island storage cabinet with lift up countertop, using fabric as wallpaper and the ikea lamp with added lazy susan. Your chairs are fabulous. I remember seeing the wooden moon piece, I believe my mother had one.

  • @moalabi-
    @moalabi- Год назад +7

    Love the office set up in the kitchen! Such a great way to carve out a defined corner

  • @ltilley7343
    @ltilley7343 Год назад +1

    The mirror on hinges for storage behind it is genius! Everything you've done is a good use of space!

  • @lindalehr1551
    @lindalehr1551 Год назад +1

    What a creative use of space! The kitchen office? Genius

  • @libbyhinson4676
    @libbyhinson4676 Год назад +3

    Love it, so cozy and warm! Everything just blends so well! ❤️👍

  • @donnajaemoon
    @donnajaemoon Год назад +4

    I-absolutely-love your-space! I have some of the same things going on in mine - curtained doorways, gallery wall behind TV, rolling cart in bathroom. Your collaboration with your dad for the counter-height table is awesome. And your doorway hanging chair is fab. I’m sure I’ll watch your video again, because it’s kinda like being at home. Thanks for the tour and inspiration. 😊

  • @MamaVee50
    @MamaVee50 Год назад +3

    Beautiful, cozy, welcoming and extremely functional. I ❤️ it!

  • @k.w.5329
    @k.w.5329 Год назад +2

    Very cozy. Blue chair is so cute.

  • @surgedeb
    @surgedeb 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love her mother's artwork 🎨❤

  • @craftingwithcharm7665
    @craftingwithcharm7665 Год назад +1

    Love the vintage kitchen, the big blue chair & how she hung the mirror! 💗🌸💗🌸

  • @jencuriouschild844
    @jencuriouschild844 Год назад +1

    I love all those diy moments! The lazy susan lamp and that mirror with hinges are some of my favorites! Great job on making your pace super cozy and beautiful!

  • @mjsimmons2605
    @mjsimmons2605 Год назад +1

    Love, love, love your home. It feels so cozy, calm, comfy. I like your eclectic, vintage style. Much the way I decorated my apartment two years ago when I moved into this apartment. I'm still tweaking things. What fun❣❣

  • @sumar207
    @sumar207 Год назад +1

    The DIY ideas are off the charts! Such tailor-made solutions that make this space work for this brilliant woman! ❤

  • @8gagee
    @8gagee Год назад +2

    Love the hell out of your space, very creative and homey!

  • @maryannkom299
    @maryannkom299 7 месяцев назад +1

    The more I watch small space designs, the more I want to downsize. I live in a double wide mobile home. I’m happy here but it’s a lot for 1 person. I lived across the river in Vancouver most of my life. Your space says Portland. The character is wonderful. The chairs in your dining space are awesome!

  • @claudianay
    @claudianay 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love your cozy house. Great decoration and organization. Enjoy!

  • @denises9426
    @denises9426 Год назад +1

    Love the fabric detail on the wall in the kitchen. The dining room chairs are so cool. And the lazy Susan under the lamp?! So clever!! Love this apartment, great job!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @Monkey-oy1us
    @Monkey-oy1us 7 месяцев назад +1

    That blue chair loooks amazing!!!

  • @gracemeneses9217
    @gracemeneses9217 Год назад +1

    I love the way it all came together

  • @LaurieECGGTB
    @LaurieECGGTB Год назад

    There are so many great things about this apartment. Your DIY hacks are awesome. I love what you did with the hallway, your mother’s art, that corner chair… Really nice job!

  • @feerieke7065
    @feerieke7065 Год назад +3

    Wow! This is so inspiring! Love love love

  • @pNo415
    @pNo415 Год назад +1

    So impressed with her use of space!

  • @sandramalone3522
    @sandramalone3522 Год назад +1

    I like stuff too. The more the better as it gives your a home a homey feel to it with warmth and charm. Good job.

  • @elizabeth94866
    @elizabeth94866 Год назад

    the wall nooks and little old details of this apartment are absolute goals. DREAMY.

  • @Dorism541
    @Dorism541 Год назад +2

    What a cool space. 👏👏👏

  • @noelnightshade
    @noelnightshade Год назад +1

    Fantastic-love everything!

  • @kathimccaw1444
    @kathimccaw1444 Год назад +1

    Clever ideas and wonderful use of space. Nicely done!

  • @charlottehall5191
    @charlottehall5191 Год назад +1

    Mirror on hinges super cool idea!

  • @carmensiordia7097
    @carmensiordia7097 Год назад

    This place is the work of genius! I am totally amazed about how Gretchen designed the kitchen! Love it!

  • @lindaroyal8161
    @lindaroyal8161 Год назад +1

    Very cute apartment. Really nice pieces and great design layout and use of all the space. It's such a cozy adorable place. Nicely done!

  • @linnulman5883
    @linnulman5883 Год назад +2

    Love your style!

  • @stalkingcrane
    @stalkingcrane 4 месяца назад

    Oh, well done. Very warm and welcoming, also a very comfortable and personal space. The use of fabric and the lighting choices are great additions for renters! Enjoy.

  • @bauman7962
    @bauman7962 Год назад +1

    What a charming space

  • @cocoli6035
    @cocoli6035 Год назад

    So many clever designs. Great job!

  • @patriziasokolic4927
    @patriziasokolic4927 Год назад +2

    Great job
    Loved it so much
    🌻💟💥😀😍

  • @raquelsliwa5926
    @raquelsliwa5926 Год назад

    The more videos I see, the more I realize that the energy that oozes from a space is what makes it so special. Sometimes I see homes and I really don‘t like the furniture or the items in it and STILL I love it, and other times the opposite happens. The one thing that is always present though is maximalism. I do not see myself enjoying coffee and a book in a crisp, empty white room. Give me things everywhere, blankets, cushions, frames…🧡 love your apartment!

  • @TheBohemianStyle
    @TheBohemianStyle Год назад +2

    I like the layout of this apartment.

  • @iamkarmenvolmink
    @iamkarmenvolmink Год назад +1

    I’m a chair and lamp collector too! Love your style and pieces 🎉

  • @delilahhaynes8914
    @delilahhaynes8914 7 месяцев назад +1

    I love the more eclectic spaces more than the modern ones. Vintage pieces and handmade pieces are awesome as well ❤

  • @daseygz4176
    @daseygz4176 Год назад +1

    Bravo one of my favorite places I’ve seen

  • @reecareema
    @reecareema Год назад

    I really respect you organized such many details

  • @ozclemoz
    @ozclemoz Год назад +7

    I love the house! I would also like to know how she puts the fabrics on the wall as well! Inspiring!

    • @backintheday3169
      @backintheday3169 Год назад +5

      I don’t know what she used, but I use liquid starch. Soak the fabric in liquid starch until saturated, place on the wall and smooth out the fabric, let dry. I add a small fold to the edges to eliminate ragged edges. I think you can find a you tube tutorial if you need more information. When you are ready to take it off, spritz with water and peel off and clean the wall. Very renter-friendly. Good luck!

    • @ozclemoz
      @ozclemoz Год назад

      @@backintheday3169 many thanks for your detailed reply! I will try!

  • @trudypope2113
    @trudypope2113 Год назад +1

    Very well designed. You did a great job, lots of creativity! You really made it unique and your very own.
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  • @suzanneseale9543
    @suzanneseale9543 9 месяцев назад +1

    Cute idea on the lazy susan swivel overhead light.

  • @antonellabassi3466
    @antonellabassi3466 5 дней назад

    Such a cozy, full of personality home!!!

  • @Cathy-kk6lo
    @Cathy-kk6lo Год назад

    You did such a great job, beautiful and cozy!!

  • @TheCiamarie
    @TheCiamarie Год назад

    Wow!!!!!
    I totally lived in these apartments in 2015. Love what you did with the space.

  • @lindamangoldbooth7789
    @lindamangoldbooth7789 Год назад +2

    Love it, so homey.

  • @Anupamakiran
    @Anupamakiran Год назад

    Love all those antique chairs, that 20$ chair is my favourite 😍😍😍

  • @carolynek1875
    @carolynek1875 Год назад

    Your place is so beautiful and it's so inviting.. great job!!

  • @marinathomas7820
    @marinathomas7820 Год назад

    I'm so in love with all the vintage chairs in there and the dining table. And to think that you got them so cheap and some were even free. 😯

  • @ebonylocks9234
    @ebonylocks9234 Год назад

    the dinning room table and chairs are so cute I love the chairs. you're space is beautiful

  • @m_r---123
    @m_r---123 Год назад +2

    Loved your home !!!❤

  • @jorr107
    @jorr107 11 месяцев назад

    Such a smart and charming use of space! I'm inspired 😊

  • @Trudloops
    @Trudloops Месяц назад

    This is one of your best videos. I got to see all parts of the space and the house layouts were extremely useful. I was amazed at the closet organization. She could do a video of that alone.

  • @luzmmorales802
    @luzmmorales802 Год назад +1

    Beautiful!!! I feel as you do abt my Home n my design for it!!! Full of comfort n love n pieces that make you smile when you're in those spaces!!! Love it!!! 😊😊😊

  • @jumpgenx2571
    @jumpgenx2571 Год назад

    Absolutely stunning!

  • @debbiebrewington7635
    @debbiebrewington7635 10 дней назад

    I love your home. You’ve really used your space so efficiently.
    I too enjoy eclectic and lots of color to go with my plants. I have to tell you tho w/o giving away my age, your moon is called “stairway to the stars”. I would be willing to beat there is star somewhere on the moon or it was a separate piece to go with the moon, to be hung close by. 😊 When I was a kid my Granddad made several of these moons (his were quite different) for his children. A few of the grands were lucky to inherit one. So anyway, a little history lesson for you. 😊 Many Blessings!!

  • @snorlund1
    @snorlund1 Год назад

    Very clever to put the arched light on a Lazy Susan! I had not seen that done before! Cool! 😊

  • @donna-mareewood7131
    @donna-mareewood7131 Год назад

    Simply amazing and very warm and inviting.

  • @user-tu6go5rz4i
    @user-tu6go5rz4i Год назад +1

    I can tell your apartment has a soul, and I love it.

  • @ireneferrante2313
    @ireneferrante2313 Год назад

    Beautifully done!

  • @MsSassyMT
    @MsSassyMT Год назад

    I love that she made the space work for her. it's very cute and unique too.

  • @diyanaznl7807
    @diyanaznl7807 Год назад

    I love this apartment so much!

  • @prissilou
    @prissilou Год назад

    Great apartment! Like the kitchen/work space.

  • @misswarmsoul09
    @misswarmsoul09 3 месяца назад

    So pretty and cozy!

  • @Gwen-joyful-light
    @Gwen-joyful-light Год назад +1

    one word "cozy" ❤

  • @dulcemujersousa5497
    @dulcemujersousa5497 8 месяцев назад +1

    So cozy ❤

  • @conniepleasantnails
    @conniepleasantnails 8 месяцев назад

    Wow, what a beautiful home. ❤😊

  • @tomassoares6978
    @tomassoares6978 Год назад +1

    I'm in love with your home! It reminds me my own house. I love thrifts stuff❤

  • @desireecleveland5664
    @desireecleveland5664 Год назад

    You did a great job is an understatement. You are a genius I love it

  • @sheilacirioni4676
    @sheilacirioni4676 9 месяцев назад +1

    Besutiful spaces& very well thought out.. You made it yours.I love all the personal details,Good job!👍💞🎃🌻🌞🌴

  • @catherinelam9381
    @catherinelam9381 Год назад

    What a genius idea to incorporate the iron board into a wardrobe!

  • @boricua_in_wa
    @boricua_in_wa Год назад

    Very unique and original!

  • @olindamagalhaes3991
    @olindamagalhaes3991 Год назад +2

    Love your apartment, so cosy and creative! I just wonder how you keep such a clean kitchen without smoke and steam exhaust when you cook (I see that a lot in your country).