When you call 475 square feet “home,” it’s almost guaranteed that you will be making compromises of some kind. Ruben Hughes and Sarah Nguyen, however, weren’t phased when they first stepped foot inside their one-bedroom home in West New York, NJ. Sure, the limited counter space and storage are a bit of a thorn in their sides, but the proximity to the city, a killer view, abundant morning light and heated bathroom floors made up for that. “We wanted to find a place that would allow us to escape the craziness of the city,” Ruben says. It looks like the two got just that.
When he isn’t holding down the fort as a Global Community Manager for Gap, Inc., Ruben can be found traveling the world and working as a freelance photographer. Without a doubt, his jaunts have influenced his style, and he often brings back inspiration to incorporate into their ever-evolving home. Ruben’s not the only creative mind in the house — his girlfriend Sarah treks to NYC daily to attend design school. Needless to say, these two both have great eyes and it shows in their apartment’s furnishings. When it was time to decorate the space, they relied heavily on their favorite shops Blu Dot, Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. and Herman Miller. The couple hoped for a “modern space that mixed the highs and lows,” and I think they have most certainly achieved that. Enjoy! —Garrett
Photography by Ruben Hughes and Veronica Olson
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