Modern & Minimal: A Peek Inside Our Apartment in Old City, Philadelphia

As many of you know, Andrew and I made the move into our new apartment in Old City, Philadelphia, in late July. A neighborhood rife with history and the official birthplace of our nation, Old City has transformed in modern days into a tight-knit, residential and commercial neighborhood that offers a little something for everyone.

Since we’ve been here we’ve been exploring all of our favorite Old City haunts, but now as true Old City “locals”, and though we’ve been local to Philadelphia for over four years now, it feels like a fresh start. I’d say we feel most comfortable, however, in our apartment itself, which features our taste of modern x minimal decor, lots of natural light, and wide open spaces. Here, let me show you—

Our sweet dog, Silver, sits under the coffee table in our living room.

Our apartment in Old City, Philadelphia: decor, layout, and more

Our apartment is a corner unit overlooking the Center City Philadelphia skyline from two large picture windows. When you first walk inside, the small foyer is open to the open floor-plan kitchen and living room, which we’ve made ourselves quite at home in already with our usual use of neutral white, grey, and black tones:

What’s more, our two bedrooms (one is still unfinished, so more to come there!) feature more large windows overlooking the city, perfect for relaxing and watching the golden-hour turn to sunset over the skyline.

Our bedroom at night (though at sunset it’s the best!)

Our bathroom may (oddly) be my favorite room in the house— I mean, I spend a lot of time there doing my skin and haircare regimens, okay?— and it features marble tiled floors and a subway tiled shower (complete with a glass door; no need for a shower curtain) that I’m officially obsessed with.

Our bathroom with marble-tiled floors, a subway-tiled glass door shower, and quartz countertops that match the kitchen countertops and overall white/grey motif.

All in all, we have a way to go, but this apartment is beginning to feel like home to us, and we couldn’t be happier. Our modern and minimalist style makes us feel refreshed and calm in our space, and Andrew and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

So, what’s your personal style? Rustic-chic? Maximalist? Retro or mod? Let’s discuss—

Xoxo, MM.