Throughout the years, we have taken you inside countless renters’ spaces from around the world. This Midwestern peek is extra special, however, as we are mixing things up and stepping inside a landlord’s 110-year-old home. Emilie and Curt have called this two-bedroom apartment in Minneapolis, MN “home base” for a little over a year now. The 2,400-square-foot space is divided equally between two units — one for the rentees and one for the renters. “We both really wanted to own a duplex. We thought it would be a good experience to be landlords,” the two explain. They fell in love with the home the second they stepped foot inside. The neighborhood’s monthly wine-and-cheese nights, block parties and friendly faces further proved that this was the spot for them.
Emilie and Curt immediately went to work updating the home’s dark-and-dreary color palette once they moved in. All the walls were painted a stormy grey before becoming the brilliant shade of white you see now. Numerous plants and the couple’s modern, yet minimal, accessories look even more divine in the light that bounces off of the walls in almost every room. You’d be hard-pressed to find a spot in this house that isn’t sun-drenched. This natural light surely helps create the “warm and inviting,” atmosphere that the couple strives for. Being over a century old means that the home doesn’t have a dishwasher or air conditioning, but that doesn’t seem to bother the couple one bit. Opening the windows to a breeze and doing dishes together are actually two of Emilie and Curt’s favorite things about living here. My favorite things about this home are endless. A porch I would never want to leave, original woodwork, and built-in cabinetry are what immediately caught my eye, and I am positive you’ll find more than one thing in this home that makes you smile as well. Enjoy! —Garrett
Photography by Emilie Szabo
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