Moving to New York City is a leap of faith for almost anyone. Relocating with four children and aiming to decorate a new home from scratch in just three months? That’s a Herculean task. But for Courtney Grow, it was the only way forward.
Nearly two years ago, the fashion and lifestyle influencer, her husband Wyatt, and their kids moved from Park City to Brooklyn. After a short stay in a furnished rental, a turn-of-the-century carriage house came on the market—and Grow knew immediately she had to live there. With a solarium, a garden, and stunning original details, the choice was easy. Its location, just a stone’s throw from where Truman Capote once lived and wrote Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood, sealed the deal. With three months left on their old lease and three months until they could move in, the Grows got straight to work.
Photo: Ethan O’Grady
Interior designer Olivia Snow was brought on to collaborate. Having worked with the couple on their Utah home, she already understood Courtney’s vision. “Early on, she told me, ‘My home isn’t for everyone—it’s for me. I don’t care if it’s a little polarizing.’ Those words have become a core part of my design philosophy,” Snow tells Vogue. The two-story, four-bedroom house offered plenty of room to create an imaginative world for the family. “I’m a client who’s very willing to take chances,” Courtney says.
The solarium is a perfect example. The previous tenant had hired Miles Redd to decorate the space, installing floor-to-ceiling blue fabric wall coverings with a Southern prep feel. Rather than removing them, Grow shifted toward a ’70s aesthetic by laying down a monochromatic Nordic Knots rug. “We balanced the palette with a little rattan, a little velvet,” she says. Vintage artwork and gold-toned objects are sprinkled throughout, giving the room a lived-in quality. “We made vintage finds the focus because you can actually get them quickly—they’re already out there,” she explains.
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Unlike the solarium, the rest of the house had been recently renovated and was more or less a blank canvas. The galley kitchen and separate dining room suited the Grows’ love of hosting. “It keeps things social when you’re cooking and everyone’s together, but when it’s time to eat, I love to turn off the lights and leave the kitchen behind,” she says—a benefit, she notes, of not having an open floor plan.
For the dining room, artist Alley Bell was commissioned to paint a whimsical mural that highlights Grow’s growing collection of portraits. “Most of the art I was finding featured women, so we kept this room very feminine,” she says. Though she didn’t want to paint every surface, Bell’s mural added architectural illusion to the room and framed the French windows leading to the garden. “Those windows bring me such happiness every day,” she adds.
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In the living room, the walls were kept white, but an abundance of color, pattern, and texture fills the space with visual interest. Antique chairs converse with a custom Pierce & Ward sofa, an abalone shell mirror hangs above the fireplace, and a collection of vintage books and magazines lines the windowsill. “We wanted it all to feel a bit like a Champagne bucket—bubbly and fizzy—while still feeling old and lived-in,” Grow explains.
Photo: Ethan O’Grady
One of Grow’s favorite spots is upstairs in the primary closet, where Bell painted a mural of the family’s astrological signs (Courtney is a Pisces). In the bedroom, custom nightstands and a canopy bed take center stage. “We used the most gorgeous stripe, called Belmondo by Dedar, and had dear friends who are upholsterers bring it to life,” she says. On the wall beside the bed hangs a rotating collection of her favoriteThe fashion pieces: a sheer beaded slip dress, a gleaming Paco Rabanne bag, a baroque floral shift dress. “The bedroom is very special to me because we could display my other passion—fashion—and treat it as art,” she says.
Now, a couple of years after moving to New York City and settling into their rhythm, the couple is looking back on their cross-country relocation. “The birth of our twins was a very hands-on time, and we couldn’t even discuss moving until they were about three,” Grow recalls. “I’m just so happy to be here. I really feel like this is our moment to be in this city.” The Grow children have also settled comfortably into the house. “At one point during the shoot, Courtney’s son said, ‘My house looks like a hotel! I love my life,'” Snow shares. “It might sound simple, but we almost cried. Kids sense it. They know when a home truly reflects the people who live there.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about Courtney Grow decorating her entire Brooklyn home in just three months designed to sound like questions from real people
General Beginner Questions
Q Who is Courtney Grow
A Courtney Grow is an interior designer and content creator known for her bold colorful and eclectic style She documented the rapid transformation of her Brooklyn apartment online
Q Is it really possible to decorate a whole home in just three months
A Yes but it requires intense focus preplanning and decisive action Courtney treated it like a fulltime project not a weekend hobby
Q What was her overall design style
A Her style is often described as maximalist or eclectic Its a vibrant mix of colors patterns textures and collected items that feel personal and layered
Q Where did she share the process
A Primarily on Instagram and TikTok where she posted regular updates reveals and behindthescenes looks
Process Strategy Questions
Q What was her first step to moving so fast
A Having a clear vision Before buying anything she defined her color palette and overall vibe for each room This prevented indecision later
Q How did she source furniture and decor so quickly
A She used a mix of methods buying new from quickship retailers finding vintage pieces locally in Brooklyn ordering custom items with clear deadlines and incorporating items she already owned
Q Did she do any renovations or was it just decorating
A It was primarily decorating However she did tackle some impactful DIY projects like adding molding and painting intricate designs which sped up the transformation without major construction
Q Whats the biggest tip for someone who wants to try this
A Order everything at once Dont wait to order your sofa then your rug then your art Measure your space make a master list and place as many orders as you can upfront to avoid waiting months for backordered items
Challenges Problems
Q What was the hardest part about the threemonth timeline
A Managing delivery delays and supply chain issues Even with planning some items arrived late requiring her to adjust the