Shoebox Designs

MEET SHOEBOX.DESIGNS

I’m Emily — a design enthusiast with a love for antiques and small spaces. On Instagram at @shoebox.designs, I share my home projects, vintage finds, and the pieces that inspire me. After years juggling two tiny apartments in Manhattan and Charleston, I’m in the process of settling into a new shoebox in Brooklyn.

For design consultation or antique sourcing inquiries, please contact me.

Latest posts

You all know I’m a staunch believer in using big, beautiful furniture in small spaces. It may seem counterintuitive, but large pieces draw the eye up and out and actually make a room feel bigger. Officially all moved out of #shoeboxuws 🥲 Four projects I regret not doing to my apartment before moving out! A few of you have told me that you want to learn more about online auctions! They’re amazing ways to find art & antiques from all over the world (sometimes for surprisingly great prices). This tapestry was my first foray into the world of online auctions, and I’ve won nearly a dozen items since. The end of an era — I’m moving out of #ShoeboxUWS at the end of the month! I thought I’d commemorate it with a slow & detailed tour of the apartment so you can soak in all of the details. It’s more than a week since I’ve been back from Italy and I’m still suffering from post-vacation blues 🥲 I left this trip feeling so inspired by the sights, smells, and sounds of Sicily that I’m brainstorming how to bring a little bit of the Ionian-coast vibes back home with me. My motto: Why DIY when you can YDI? Minimalists hate to see me (armed with my many books, pictures, knickknacks, and baubles) coming ✨ When I moved to #shoeboxuws, the only piece of furniture that came with me was my beloved vintage Baker buffet — I really wanted a clean slate for the new layout.