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Creating a home that serves more than function or utility takes time. A home that meets physical, physiological and emotional needs is a feat, especially when furniture is just furniture without some inspiration in how it is used. Jordan Carlson has made her Seattle, WA apartment not just a place in which she lives, but a place where she can thrive and enjoy the company of others.Jordan grew up in Northern California and lived all over the country before moving to Seattle. She then left Seattle for a number of years to pursue a graphic design degree in New York. She returned two years ago and has found it to be as much her home now as it was when she left. In moving back to the Pacific Northwest, Jordan was looking for an apartment that had natural light to combat the overcast days. She also needed to find a home in a densely populated area. After living in New York City for four years without a car, having a place within walking distance to most things was an important element in her search. Jordan found this incredible 1,000-square-foot, early 1900s apartment in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. After emailing the landlord four times about seeing a space she found on Craigslist, she was finally able to tour it and immediately decided to call it her home.Jordan’s eclectic aesthetic is a lovely mix of Victorian, industrial, mid-century, minimal and modern. Her home isn’t just for herself to enjoy, and since the first walk-through, she has seen the space as a place to host and welcome others. ‘My home has been created around the value of creating space, of bringing people together, of hospitality (versus simply entertaining),’ Jordan says. ‘My home is absolutely an aesthetic endeavor, and personally, day in and day out, I need it to be a place that offers calm and respite. But I hope it’s that for others as well. I desire it to be a place of joy, laughter, restoration, healing, discovery, and the list goes on.’ Jordan’s restful, cool and curated home is a gorgeous representation of her caring and welcoming spirit. –LaurenPhotography by Brooke Fitts