I’m A Commerce Director—Here’s How I’m Designing My Living Room

Maximizing style in a small NYC apartment with neutral furniture, colorful accents, and creative living room design essentials.

By Gaby Keiderling

E-commerce Director at Haute Living

August 12, 2025 · 2 min read

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I’ve just moved to a new apartment in New York City, and I’m taking its interior design seriously. Each room is a project, and I’ve been meticulously curating my furniture and putting the finishing touches on each space, blending function with fashion. New York City apartments are small, so I’ve had to get creative with making the most of the space.

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The latest project I’ve completed? The living room. My goal in this room (among the others) was to keep the furniture neutrally hued, and then add pops of color in accent pieces or unique items to make it feel like me. These are my living room non-negotiables.

Cozey Ciello Collection

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Nintendo Switch 2 System

I’m A Commerce Director—Here’s How I'm Designing My Living Room (photo 3) — For hosting Mario Kart nights, of course.

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Django Storage Bookcase

I’m A Commerce Director—Here’s How I'm Designing My Living Room (photo 4) — To proudly display all of my knickknacks and books, as well as holding extraneous papers in its storage section.

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Yarvon Vintage Persian Style Rug

I’m A Commerce Director—Here’s How I'm Designing My Living Room (photo 5) — I like to have my rug add color to the room without being too distracting. This one finds the balance.

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Sans Air Purifier

I’m A Commerce Director—Here’s How I'm Designing My Living Room (photo 6) — To make my apartment a sanctuary amidst New York City’s grime.

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Missoni Plume Plaid Blanket

I’m A Commerce Director—Here’s How I'm Designing My Living Room (photo 7) — The most glamorous throw, in Missoni’s iconic multihued chevron design.

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Mackenzie-Childs Fergal the Frog Butler

I’m A Commerce Director—Here’s How I'm Designing My Living Room (photo 8) — We keep our TV remote on Fergal’s tray so that we don’t have to constantly dig through the couch cushions or search the apartment trying to find it.

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Anthropologie Gleaming Primrose Mirror

I’m A Commerce Director—Here’s How I'm Designing My Living Room (photo 9) — This mirror reflects the light and makes our room feel bigger. It’s also super elegant.

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Nusaindah Ocean Rhythm Surfboard

I’m A Commerce Director—Here’s How I'm Designing My Living Room (photo 10) — For a piece of décor that’s pretty and practical, I turn to Nusa Indah’s surfboards. As an avid surfer, this board brings my love for the water into my home.

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Aria Statement Wavy Coffee Table

I’m A Commerce Director—Here’s How I'm Designing My Living Room (photo 11) — Who said coffee tables couldn’t be fun?

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1-800-Flowers Floral Embrace Flower Bouquet

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Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty System

Shark Cordless Powerdetect - I’m A Commerce Director—Here’s How I’m Designing My Living Room — To clean up all of my dog’s hair—which somehow is absolutely everywhere all the time.

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