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Adrienne Breaux

House Tour Director at AT Media

New Orleans, Louisiana

I grew up watching TV shows like This Old House and New Yankee Workshop with my parents, and learned early on that not only is it possible to remake your home’s surroundings to fit your lifestyle and personality, but that it’s also fun. When I got to college, I started in journalism but eventually listened to the siren song of home decor, graduating with a BA in Interior Design from Louisiana State University. My entire professional career has been a delightful mix of my passions: writing, photography, and interior design. I’ve worked at two different types of furniture stores (one ultra-modern and one full of antiques); I’ve worked on residential and commercial interior design projects; I’ve written about art, architecture, and design for print and online publications (a career highlight was getting to interview famed collage artist and David Bowie collaborator Rex Ray for Uppercase Magazine); I’ve even been an architectural photographer. And for over 10 years, I've led Apartment Therapy's real home content, producing thousands of gorgeous house tours from around the world. I've lived in a variety of homes, including a van, a former downtown store in small-town Texas, and a studio apartment rumored to have once been owned by Willie Nelson. It's made me passionate about featuring people making the best of their homes, no matter what shape that home is in, and inspiring others to create beautiful, functional homes. I truly believe that you can be your best self when you love your home. I love traveling, checking off Atlas Obscura wishlists, taking photos, making art, seeing art, throwing an incredible themed Halloween party every year, and staying up-to-date on the latest science fiction and horror movies. Currently, I live in my maximalist dream home in New Orleans, Louisiana, with my partner, a perfect dog, and a cute cat.
This “Gothic Nursery” Is Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before
Halloween may be over, but this gothic nursery will live forever.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 29, 2023
How This Single Mom Created a Small, Stylish Kid’s Room In Her Living Room
Showcasing the power of a clever room divider!
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 23, 2023
This NYC Apartment Has Only One Bedroom — See the Inspiring Storage and Play Solutions That Transformed It for 3 Kids
Jenny and her husband moved out of their apartment’s ONLY bedroom to turn it into a magical kids' room for their three children.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 9, 2023
You’ll Never Guess What IKEA Product Is Hiding In Plain Sight In This Kitchen
If you're into IKEA hacks, here's an idea you may not have seen before.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 5, 2023
This Pro Organizer’s Home Is Fresh, Modern, and Clutter-Free
Name: Janelle Williams, husband Darrell Williams, and three children ages 19, 16, and 11 Location: Annapolis, MarylandSize: 2600 square feet Type of Home: Single Family HouseYears lived in: 5 years, ownedStarting the year off by touring the homes (and drawers, pantries, closets, and more behind-the-scenes spots) of professional organizers, small space dwellers, and other design experts has become a tradition on Apartment Therapy.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 23, 2022
This Pro Organizer’s Home Is Every Bit as Impressive as You’d Expect
Jennifer is a part-time nursing professor and the full-time CEO/lead professional organizer for organizing company, Organized by Jen D. She shares this San Diego home with her husband, Tony, sons Alton, Aiden, and Sean, and pets.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 11, 2022
Before and After: This 476-Square-Foot Cabin Has Become a Magical Retreat for a Family of Four
Stephanie Lalley, who is the Design Director at Lucy Interior Design, turned this unloved, nearly tear-down cabin into a stunning and bright retreat for her family of four.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 3, 2022
This Organizing Expert Has an Incredibly Inspiring Family Home
Professional organizer Shira Gill's definition of minimalism is "not about deprivation or scarcity, but rather, defining what is essential and meaningful to you, and then stripping away the clutter and distraction that stands in the way."
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 9, 2022
Before and After: A Schoolbus Becomes a Tiny Home, Thanks to This Mother-Daughter Duo
Lisa Donahue and her daughter, Megan Donahue, started Live Simply Buses as a tribute to their brother and son Michael who passed away at the age of 15.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 6, 2022
5 Super-Functional Solutions from Families in Small Spaces
From storage to layouts to sleeping arrangements, there are all sorts of considerations that have to be figured out when sharing a small home with a family (of any size).
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 7, 2022
This Family of Four Lives in an Incredibly Cute and Cozy Cabin in the Woods
East Fork Pottery's founders Connie and Alex Matisse share this incredibly cozy cabin in the woods with their two young daughters (and lots of fantastic ceramic dish and tableware).
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 25, 2021
These 70 Dining Rooms Will Give You All the Cozy Inspiration
Inspiring rooms your guests will feel like sinking into and staying awhile.
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 17, 2021
A Family of Five Shares This Fresh and Inspiring 700 Square Feet Home
Jenny and Cory have rented this small one-bedroom apartment in New York's Upper East Side for 14 years... and it's had to change and adapt with the addition of a 4-year son and 1-year-old twins. 
Adrienne Breaux
Nov 6, 2021
This Eclectic Family Home Embraces Color While Exuding Sophistication
There's a recently renovated attic bedroom suite, a vintage library card catalog-turned-bathroom vanity, and a basement transformed into a speakeasy/brewery space.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 17, 2021
Before and After: A UK Victorian Went from Completely Bland to Colorfully Whimsical
Bright colors, cute art, fun wallpapers, and whimsical accessories... Lucy Hamilton's home is incredibly happy, colorful, and pretty!
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 3, 2021
This Creative Family Crafted a Supportive, Modern Home with Cozy Details
Co-Founder of Wolf + Friends Carissa Tozzi shares this home with husband Dino, their six-year-old son Wolf, and their rescue pup, Pepito.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 29, 2021
Four Kids, 675 Square Feet, and 18 Years in One Apartment
Jawaria Ansari has lived in this 675-square-foot Pittsburgh apartment for 18 years—a long time for any renter, but even more impressive when you consider how she’s been able to adapt the small space as her life has evolved. “I had just graduated from university, and moved from Florida to Pittsburgh for my post graduate studies.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 3, 2021
This Family of Four Shares an Incredibly Organized 170-Square-Foot Pink Converted School Bus
“There are seven days in a week, and someday isn’t one of them” once read the letter board hanging in the kitchen of “Someday” the bus, which is home to Jennifer Bateman, her wife, Kaitlin Porter, and their two kids, Canyon (age 14) and Oakland (age 4).After downsizing from a 4,000-square-foot home, they now share a 170-square-foot school bus conversion (or “skoolie”).
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 24, 2021
Chasing Paper’s Co-Founder Lives in a Gorgeous, Colorful, Patterned 1870s House in Milwaukee
Name: Elizabeth Rees, co-founder of Chasing Paper, husband Brian Leadley, Uma (19-month-old daughter), Marlow (5-month-old daughter), and Lucy (15-year-old Goldendoodle)Location: Walker’s Point — Milwaukee, Wisconsin Size: 1900 square feetType of home: House Years lived in: 3 years, owned Elizabeth Rees is the co-founder of Chasing Paper, a popular removable (and traditional) wallpaper you should absolutely know about if you rent and love pattern (or own and love pattern!).
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 17, 2021
5 Humans and 3 Dogs Share an Incredibly Cute 800-Square-Foot Barn House
Kristin Pardy knows a thing or two about squeezing a large family into a small space. She shares her 800-square-foot home with her husband Preston (a resource enforcement officer for their provincial government), 13-year-old son Coby, 7-year-old daughter Isla, and 3-month-old son Jack. The family also includes three huskies, Bear, Blue, and Beau. Kristin, along with being an emergency medical responder for a local ambulance company, is also a blogger and YouTuber.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 19, 2021
This Family of Five’s Tidy 750-Square-Foot Rental Is Packed with Organizing Ideas
Tyler Moore blogs under the name “Tidy Dad,” and tidy is just what you have to be when you’re sharing a small NYC third floor walk-up, railroad-style rental apartment with a family. In Tyler’s case that’s wife Emily, 5-year-old Mabel, 3-year-old Matilda, and 7-month-old Margaret, and they’ve had to do some adjusting to their home’s layout a few times in the seven years they’ve been renting.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 19, 2021
This Family of Four Lives Full-Time in a 200-Square-Foot Off-Grid Airstream
Big Mountain Skier-turned-startup founder Kina Pickett shares a 200-square-foot 1971 Airstream International with his wife Nellie, their 6-year-old son Ashur, 4-year-old daughter Story, and their dog Scout. This family of four (plus dog!) purchased an Airstream just before the pandemic broke in February, and have been traveling, remote working, and homeschooling since.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 19, 2021
This Cozy Home (in One of the Coolest Suburbs) Embraces a ‘Poetic vs Perfect’ Design Philosophy
Don’t dismiss the value of a child’s input. Their wildly imaginative and sometimes brilliantly simplistic ideas are key to the design plan.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 17, 2020
There's a Surprising Decision in this Madewell Designer's Home
Joyce Lee's apartment is filled with stylish, family-friendly ideas, including her secret to a tidy living room.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 7, 2020