Name: Alison Feldmann of TeenAngster and Jeff Bergstrom, as well as cats Bug and DagmarLocation: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New YorkYears lived in: 1 year Perched on the top floor of a Williamsburg walkup, Alison and Jeff’s eclectic railroad was filled with warm afternoon light the day I visited. Streaming in with unobstructed access, it lit surfaces and highlighted textures, softening the space this couple has made their own.

“I mean, I’ve had some pretty gross apartments on the Lower East Side, but this took the cake.”

Designer Matt Austin shares his railroad apartment in Bushwick, Brooklyn, with New York Magazine.

Romantic, inspiring, and calming are just a few words that come to mind when we think of Brigette Muller's sweet railroad-style New York apartment. In this post, we chat with Bridgette about the Schoolhouse pieces she chose for her space, her favorite DIY project to date, and what home truly means to her.

A couple renovates a railroad apartment in Park Slope with a new galley kitchen and home office. Find a vetted contractor at Sweeten.

For these two architects, budget was a challenge, but most difficult was organizing the space to create an open feel in a 10-foot wide apartment.

Brooke Brazer and Cyrus Ferguson give us on a tour. (Those ceilings!)

Name: Alana Range, CEO of Radish Lab Location: Greenpoint; Brooklyn Size: 850 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years; Rented After an exhaustive apartment search, Alana landed a rare, sun-drenched railroad style apartment in Brooklyn with an impressive nine windows! As any New Yorker can attest, railroad apartments can either be a total flop or, as in Alana’s case, a huge success.

Brooke Brazer and Cyrus Ferguson give us on a tour. (Those ceilings!)

For these two architects, budget was a challenge, but most difficult was organizing the space to create an open feel in a 10-foot wide apartment.

A couple renovates a railroad apartment in Park Slope with a new galley kitchen and home office. Find a vetted contractor at Sweeten.

A road trip through France inspired this cute Parisian-style rental apartment.

Brooke Brazer and Cyrus Ferguson give us on a tour. (Those ceilings!)

Name: Jackie Cantwell Location: Bushwick, Brooklyn Type of home: Railroad ApartmentYears lived in: Almost a year, renting Jackie is a sound musician, artist, teacher, meditation leader, and an absolute expert in making small spaces stunning. Her last apartment was only 400 square feet, but she filled it with color, pattern, and energy. Recently she’s transformed another space, this time a bit larger, and the journey to her current home was no easy feat.

For these two architects, budget was a challenge, but most difficult was organizing the space to create an open feel in a 10-foot wide apartment.

Apartment of Brooklyn artist Matt Austin presents the two facets: a neglected style with some walls of pretty dirty grey and an arty spirit.

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Apartment of Brooklyn artist Matt Austin presents the two facets: a neglected style with some walls of pretty dirty grey and an arty spirit.

Most of us moved to New York City with nothing more than a couple suitcases, only very slowly accumulating objects to fill our bedroom—definitely not thinking about tackling our living spaces. But here's a couple that had no interest in sleeping on a mattress on a floor while they figured out how to decorate their home. After spending