A Peek Inside Misty Copeland’s Fly NYC Apartment – The Root

Any time ballerina Misty Copeland takes the stage, she displays elegance, grace and beauty. So when the first African American female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre decided to let the folks at Architectural Digest inside her New York City apartment, we knew her home would be a reflection of that gorgeous style.

Copeland says she and her husband, Olu Evans, designed the space with comfort and elegance in mind, which comes through in every corner of the space. With rich textured wallpaper, stunning light fixtures and statement art pieces, it’s clear that the couple designed every room with intention.

Take a peek inside Misty Copeland’s beautiful New York City apartment.

A Neutral Base

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Copeland’s New York apartment has a special place in her heart, as it is the first home she purchased with her husband, Olu Evans. When designing the space, she said it was important for them to maintain a neutral color palette that would allow them to update and add details whenever they wanted to freshen things up.

“Something that’s been important for us is just to have like a really solid neutral base,” she said.

Warm, Homey Feel

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The wood of the built-in bookshelves and the large brown area rug give this living space a cozy vibe that makes it a perfect space for gathering with friends and family.

Elegant Dining Room

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The living area flows into an elegant dining room, featuring a large table, beautiful patterned wallpaper and a statement chandelier that steals the show.

An Ode to Mariah Carey

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When choosing paint for the walls in the hallway of her home, Copeland says she drew inspiration from an episode of MTV’s “Cribs” featuring R&B diva Mariah Carey.

“I remember in her dressing room, she had…it looked like candy-coated walls, and it was in this pink color,” she said. “So that’s what I think of when I think of these walls. It’s like my ode to Mariah Carey.”

A Built-In Bar

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According to Copeland, one of her husband’s favorite corners of the apartment is this built-in bar area he designed to be stocked with his drink of choice – Japanese whiskey.

Bright, Beautiful Kitchen

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The kitchen is tucked away from the rest of the apartment, but has stunning white cabinets and a beautiful open window to let the sunlight in. Copeland says she practically lives in this space, enjoying a nice glass of wine while she cooks.

Art is Everywhere

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Walking through the apartment, there are beautiful statement art pieces all around. From colorful paintings to striking black and white photos, the dancer says it was important to make sure work by artists of color was featured prominently.

Guest Bathroom

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