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Celebrity Small Space | Cecily Strong's Apartment Makeover


When SNL star Cecily Strong realized that her rental was not reflecting her personality, she turned to her local West Elm's free Home Stylist Johanna. Together they turned the lackluster studio into a vibrant, personality-packed space.

“Before it felt like a hospital waiting room to me… Now it just feels like way cooler than I am!” – Cecily Strong

Check out a few before and after shots:







Where to begin?! I'm gushing over that shade of turquoise on the walls. (If only I could paint...) I also love how the marquee C pops against the teal.  The artwork over the gorgeous sofa is bright and colorful. And I adore the wine storage on the wall. 

Those are just a few of my favorite angles of the space, but head on over to West Elm for more photos, more inspiration, and more of the story behind Cecily's apartment makeover. It's lovely.

(Photos via West Elm's blog Front + Main | Before + After: Cecily Strong's Apartment Transformation)

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