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Name: Langston Clement
Location: Bella Vista, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Size: 925 square feet
Years lived in: 7 months; Rented
I first met Langston while I was working part-time at Hello Home and immediately, I was struck by how, well… likeable he was. He was somewhat quiet, but easygoing, with a sense of restrained energy bubbling just below the surface. Later, when J, the owner of Hello Home, opened his new store, Industry, he hired Langston to be the DJ for the grand opening. And it was there that I caught a glimpse of him in his element, rocking the house and as cheerful and engaging as ever.
By day, Langston works as a tech guru, and by night he's DJ FOXX Boogie, as well as one-half of Control Freaks, a Philadelphia-based music partnership. Not surprisingly, Langston's home melds these disparate interests perfectly. It's colorful, but considered. It's urban, but restrained. It's light and bright, and every object has a story. Because when it comes to decking out his pad, Langston always has his eye out for just the right thing. It might be a table left behind by an old tenant, a bench from a closing skate shop, or a gadget that's caught his eye on eBay.
When it comes to furniture, he prefers the clean, simple lines of modern pieces, and has a special soft spot for mid-century pieces in particular. He's also a graffiti art fan and staunch supporter of local artists, and has commissioned several pieces which hang throughout the apartment. There's nothing he likes better than telling an artist to do whatever they want, or to just "use some orange in it," and then seeing what they create. In short, Langston's home reflects the many facets of his personality, and as such, it's as much of an animated mix as he is.
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My Style: Light, airy, street art inspired/Urban Minimalist.
Inspiration: Graffiti and designer art toys. I wanted to walk into this place and almost feel like I stepped into a KidRobot store. The idea was to keep things light and airy, incorporate bright pops of color throughout, then tie it together with a modern and cozy feel. I had a nice collection of graffiti canvases from years of DJing for a local street art gallery, so I decided to add a few more talented Philly artists to the mix in order to fill up wall space and brighten things up. When I had a new piece commissioned, I would go to the store and hand pick a couple of vibrant graffiti colors for the artist to work with in order to switch up the color palette in the apartment. Overall, I love all the pieces and I think it makes the space look a lot more fun and animated.
Favorite Element: The 1970 JVC Videosphere space helmet TV in the bedroom. When I was in Denver this past summer I stopped by the Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art and as I was walking throughout their amazing collection, this piece caught my eye. I'm obsessed with any 60/70's retro piece that has an ultra-modern feel and looks like it belongs to the Jetsons. When I saw this piece my jaw dropped. The TV displays the picture in black and white and was designed with a built in chain so it can be hung from the ceiling, so it was a no-brainer that I had to find one of these.
Biggest Challenge: The lack of electrical outlets. Because it's an older building I had to be a bit clever when I set everything up. I ran an extension cord across the living room and flushed it against the baseboard so that you can barely tell it's there in order to power all of the lights and devices. I also set up cable boxes in order to hide the wire clutter and to keep a minimalist, stress free aesthetic.
What Friends Say: They're impressed. Once they look around they tend to compliment me on all the "neat things" I have in my place. I jump on that moment to talk about mid-century modern design and explain to them how they can have fun with just a few cool pieces mixed in with their own style. Some of them look at me like I have three heads but some actually appreciate it and listen.
Biggest Embarrassment: The kitchen. It's not quite up to par with the rest of the apartment. I was left with mismatched cabinets and an awkward cubby that I use for storage. So I do my best to keep everyone distracted with the living room and bedroom and keep them away from that area.
Proudest DIY: I have two. Can I do that? I'm doing it. The first is the custom made coffee table. Having no woodworking skills whatsoever, it was a huge pain to build, but after the long process it came out better than I thought. I used a stain called Driftwood and the light greenish color tied it all together better than the natural stain I was initially going to use. The second was spray painting the Ikea bed frame that I've owned for a long time. Since I couldn't afford a new bed frame from BluDot or CB2 I decided to freshen it up with a light graffiti color. It really complements all the natural light and brightness that comes into the bedroom.
Biggest Indulgence: Gadgets. I'm a huge tech nerd, and there are a lot of neat toys hidden and scattered throughout the apartment. Overall, the most used is the master touch screen remote that controls everything — the TV, lights, ceiling fan, game consoles and music on the fly. I'm also converting the 1946 General Electric (GE) radio on the bookshelf with an iPod dock that will work with the pre-existing volume knobs/controls.
Best Advice: Ramp up in the beginning. Don't wait months down the road to finally fill up your space. You want to come home and relax, not feel like you live in an unfinished project. Before you know it certain ideas will remain incomplete, so get it done while you still have the motivation and then enjoy your place. Design tips? Commission a few local artists to fill your wall space and stop buying boring furniture!
Dream Sources: HiveModern.com, BluDot, Yotel NYC
Resources of Note:
- • Glidden - Pearl Grey (Semi-Gloss)
- • Yube Cube
• DVS Skate Park Bench
• Retired One Way street sign
• Magis Puppy Chair
• Eames-Inspired Plywood Chair and Red Rocker
• 7UP Embossed Tin Advertising Sign (Authentic 1961)
• Wall Mounted Fireplace (Chelsea)
• Street Art Canvases: UWP (Underwater Pirates), El Toro, Catball by NoseGo, West Elm Paper Mache Rhino Head painted by NoseGo, Askem
• Blue Lounge Cable Boxes
• Umbra Magnetter Key Holder
• Custom Made Coffee Table
• Couch + TV Cabinet: Ikea
• Samsung 46" LED 3D TV
- • Orange Genie Pendant Lamp
• Retrospec Bike
• Fatboy Doggie Lounge
• 1970 JVC Videosphere Space Helmet TV
• Shuttle XPC Gaming PC
• DJ Equipment: Technic 1210's Turntables, Rane TTM 56 Mixer, Audio Engine A2 White Speakers
• Street Art Canvases: Ben Franklin Boombox by GetUp Art, Bob Will Reign, Banksy Canvas Print, UWP x El Toro
• Desk, Record Shelf, Lockers, Rug: Ikea.com
• Bed: Ikea (Spray painted color "Smashed Potatoes" by Montana Cans
- • Logitech Harmony 1100 Master Remote
• Boto Designs
• Vintage Argus C3 camera
Thanks, Langston!
(Images: Bethany Seawright)
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62 Comments
Wonderfully minimalist yet inviting. The art really pops. I love the way you've incorporated family "finds".
Love it!
(And love him, he's dreamy.)
A great guy with great style! Love the rocking chair and wheely table!
Note: the Botodesigns link and a few of the others don't work :(
Thanks @Late Greats, I'll look into it. :)
Links have been fixed.
Ben Franklin with a boombox!!! Love it. I like that Langston's place is minimalist and filled with color and objects that reflect his personal taste. Cool tour, thanks!!!
oh my--this space makes me very happy. love the art (esp. bf & his boombox!!), the minimalism, the color, & the lamp in the bathroom! great style, so neat yet so hip.
Big ups Mista FOXX!!
I never knew you were a fan of Midcentury too. I would have given you the teak Danish modern lounge chairs i had for years. They would have had lived nicely in your crib.
love it all, nice sense of humor.
ENvious about the size of the bedroom.
He had me at Bob's Burgers.
Not the art I would choose for myself, but I LOVE this home.
Nice space! I love the fun, fresh, and artistic atmosphere and the minimal style. It's clean and clutter-free, but warm and colorful. I also love that there is a cartoon on the TV (Bob's Burgers) since I still love cartoons! I'm taking notes on the minimalism. Cute dog too! :)
Great place! The colors really pop. Love the tissue dispenser shaped like a house. Where is that from?
A real apartment (not staged or over the top) decorated with charm, humor and happy, happy vibes. You had me at your gorgeous smile and that cute furry face - and your dog is cute too! ;) I like that you have both the kid-in-you elements out and yet it still feels both masculine and mature. The One Way sign made me laugh right away and I knew I'd would love your home. Don't worry about your kitchen. I'd trade you my kitchen for those gorgeous wood floors. As renters, we must find a way to make it all work. And you do. Thanks for sharing!
Finally! Someone who encourages filling the space in order to start enjoying it immediately rather than all the other advice out there to just keep waiting until the seas part ways and exactly the right things come your way. We move into our place nearly a year ago after getting rid of everything we owned for a cross country move and my husband was going crazy because I spent months searching for just the right sofa, chairs, rug, dining table, etc. It felt like we were camping and not enjoying our new luxury apartment. I love when people give advice like this. You may not find the perfect things, but just start filling the space and craigslist the things you no longer want as you find the right pieces so that you can actually live in your home rather than feel like a temporary resident.
Lovely tour!
I love how you have so much fun in your space. ...and how great it is that you have Bob's Burgers on the tube! Your little furry baby is adorable - I have a teacup Yorkie and he is the love of my life! Thanks for sharing.
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for the feedback! Yea, the Ben Franklin Boombox piece is my favorite, a lot of friends comment on that one!
Love the red herman miller.. yellow is sweet too especially this mustard one
He is gorgeous! I mean err... his place yea that's it ;)
Wow, I love your coffee table! I'm impressed. Where did you get the wheels from?
LUFF LUFF LUFF the dinette table and Benjamin-Franklin-Holdin'-a-Boombox. Loads of fun pieces! I'm hoping Langston buys so he can go crazy on the walls.
Swoon, I love Bob's Burgers. This apartment is awesome.
Fun place! I see you have the dreaded South Philly dropped ceiling in the kitchen, but that awesome Cannery Row print on the wall makes up for it.
The red wheels with the red rocker are a nice touch.
Score on the table. I think most men would have poo pooed the tea cup design, but it's awesome.
Very nice but I don't get it -- with a bedroom that size, why is his bed crammed up next to the wall? That's how parents do their kids so they don't fall out. When girlfriend comes over, somebody has to crawl over somebody or crawl to the bottom of the bed to exit! If he centers it, put night stands with lamps on both tables, they can get in and out of bed like adults! Like I said though-- overall nice.
Very nice kitchen
I love it! I'm a Kid Robot fan too and have a few collectibles scattered around. I love Bob's Burgers too, so as soon as I saw that on the TV I knew this guy has a great sense of humor and it shows in the fun apartment. :)
Great art. And Langston - I adore your grandpa's painting. Wow. I see where you get your design sense :)
Great place. Love the art.
i love everything, especially the orange in the bedroom (especially the ben franklin piece). and that radio redo is going to be amazing!
Love the love the art work.
I love the coffee table. I'm sad it's custom made, because I was all set to go buy it.
Great space and love how clean and organized it looks. The artwork is really awesome, especially digging the Ben Franklin with boombox print!
South Philly represent! So glad to see one of those beautiful old apartment buildings on AT. The Ben Franklin Boom Box just made my morning. Thank you! I love the way proportions are played with here. I have a huge wall in my living room and have been waiting to find big art I like to fill it, but the smaller pieces (especially over the TV) on big walls here add to the sense of openness and playfulness. Might give that a shot myself.
Thank you, the bedroom sold me immediately on this place!
That is an Umbra Tissue Box cover only costs about $5 on amazon!
Exactly!! I'm so glad you commented on that, I feel that it is so important to get it done when you have the energy. Thanks for the feedback :)
The wheels are from eBay, not sure who the exact seller was.
This is my favorite house tour in recent memory. Fun, comfortable, and personal.
I'm aiming to buy soon AngryRedhead! I have a ton of ideas for massive museum style graffiti canvases for the walls :)
Carly927, I was thinking about producing more coffee tables but I have to get my skills up first. Then I might be able to make it a viable product ;)
Go Philly! Haha, you should really check out some of these artists I listed if you want to fill up space. Just pick out a canvas size and throw around some fun ideas
I see that is more nic
nice to see a person just go full-on "I'm really just a big kid" with their decor. He did a nice job keeping the space clean and simple while balancing all the furniture and accessories.
First I LOVE that Philly is being highlighted, this apartment is awesome!!! I really enjoyed the pops of color all throughout and I really like the dining room table and chairs.
Your apartment is beautiful. Love the hardwood floors and your artwork. Great job!
Beautiful apartment and beautiful smile! And he lives in my hometown. I swoon.
Strangely enough, it looks a lot like one of my first apartments when I was in my early 20's (that was back in the 70's). A lot of his furniture and accessories are very similar to those I had. And my apartment was in Chicago, so also in a very urban area.
Cool dude!
What a cool home this is. It just looks like you could relax there all day & all night. But really all I can focus on is the 1970 JVC Videosphere space helmet television. I want one!
FYI on the Magis Puppy - Herman Miller distributes Magis product in the US and although you may not see the Puppy product on their website, it is available in multiple sizes and colors. Contact your local Herman Miller dealer.
Dayum. Fresh, clean, hip, and all that. Love your artwork. Great smile too! :)
I think it would be impossible to be in a bad mood in this apartment. Fantastic!
This is beautiful! possibly my favorite of your that I have seen.oil painting
What a fun place. Love the artwork and all the colors (and people who rescue pets)! Nice job on the "coffee table".
cool dinette set and vintage radio
I love the space and love Langston too. So happy and refreshing-- him too!
I really enjoyed this tour (and your name!- I plan on naming my future son Langston). My husband and I also love blending street art into our home, and you do so beautifully, and it appears, effortlessly. Favorite is also BF with the boombox, as well as your vintage pieces.
I am so in love with your place. The graffiti art, the vintage finds and...your vinyl collection!! LOVE!!!
Amazing home. I am also in need of cable management and the cable boxes are just the answer.


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Brolio Chianti Classico is a dry, soft and well-balanced wine crafted from grapes grown in the Chianti Classico area of Tuscany. Elegant flavors of blackberries and plums make this wine an excellent accompaniment to red meats, hearty chicken dishes, game and mild cheeses.
The House of Ricasoli has had an indelible impact on the history and quality of Chianti. According to Burton Anderson, it is the world's oldest winery, having produced wines since 1141. Not only did an early Baron help create the appellation system, but in 1874, Baron Bettino Ricasoli (The Iron Baron) developed the Sangiovese-based formula that came to be known as the official...Read More About Ricasoli
One of the most important wine regions in Italy, Tuscany is home to the cities of Florence and Siena, the districts of Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino, and the wineries of Sassicaia, Tignanello and Ornellaia. Tuscany is also home to the indigenous Italian grape variety, Sangiovese. Most of the wine coming from Tuscany is made from some clone of this...Read More About Tuscany
Sangiovese (SAHN-gee-oh-VAY-zee) Blood of Jove (literally translated) The principal grape of Chianti - in fact, the principle grape of all of Tuscany - has had its ups and downs. For a stint in the 70s and 80s, wines labeled Chianti contained cheap red wine packaged in a straw casked bottle, most popular for the candle holder it would become. But no more. Sangiovese re...Read More About Sangiovese
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Book your room at Royal Kona Resort
Standard RoomMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Aloha StandardMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Partial Ocean ViewMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Standard Room, Ocean ViewMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Standard Room, Mountain View, Garden AreaMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Standard Room, OceanfrontMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Oceanfront Corner KingMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
A Dramatic Oceanfront Setting and Hawaiian Ambiance in the Heart of Kailua-Kona
With a stay at Royal Kona Resort in Kailua-Kona (Historic Kailua Village), you'll be convenient to Mokuaikaua Church and Hulihee Palace.
This romantic hotel is within close proximity of Kailua-Kona Wharf and Kona Community Aquatic Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 436 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities include wireless Internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Royal Kona Resort. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Kailua-Kona? This hotel has facilities measuring 5400 square feet (502 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
At your hotel
At your hotel
The Royal Kona Resort comprises 452 rooms in three six- and seven-story wings. Four lighted tennis courts and a pro shop are among the resort's amenities. The Hawaii resort also includes shops, a health spa, various sunning areas, and an activity desk.
Wireless Internet access is available in the hotel lobby, and meeting and banquet rooms (surcharge).
Smoking is only allowed in three designated public areas of this hotel.
- 24-hour front desk
- Outdoor pool
- Spa services on site
- Children's pool
- Bar/lounge
- Conference space
- Laundry facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Concierge services
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 436
- ATM/banking
- Number of floors - 7
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Hair salon
- Computer station
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Porter/bellhop
- Local Expert Concierge
- Restaurant
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Year Built 1968
- Conference space size (feet) - 5400
- Conference space size (meters) - 502
- Number of meeting rooms - 5
- Smoke-free property
- Breakfast available (surcharge) hot and cold buffet
- Wedding services
- Wireless Internet access - surcharge
Stay connected
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( 9.95 USD per 24-hour period )
Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( 9.95 USD per 24-hour period )
Park your car
Self parking (surcharge)
In your room
- Pay movies
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Patio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Phone
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Shower/tub combination
- Cable TV service
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
Eat and drink
Don the Beachcomber Restaurant - Oceanfront, open-air setting that serves Pacific Rim cuisine. Included on the menu are prime rib, seafood selections, and their signature Huli Huli chicken, which guests may watch as they're prepared in the exhibition-show kitchen. Daily breakfast and dinner. For hotel guests only, children ages 11 and younger eat free with a paying adult.
Don the Beachcomber's Mai Tai Bar - Located adjacent to the restaurant, this bar serves lunch, island-style appetizers, and cocktails. Open from late morning until late evening.
Breezeway Terrace Lounge - This oceanfront open-air venue features tropical wicker and wood furnishings and soft seating areas. The lounge is open for lunch; cocktails and light bar fare are available through late evening.
Luau - In the resort's coconut grove, luaus take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
On the oceanfront is a swimming pool, a small children's pool, and a good-sized sundeck. Tennis courts and a massage center (surcharge) are also on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Snorkeling nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Tennis on site
- Tennis lessons on site
- Number of treatment rooms 3
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Couples treatment rooms
- Massages on beach
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
The fine print for Royal Kona Resort
When you arrive
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
When you leave
Check-out time is noon
How you can pay
Accepted at this hotel: American Express American Express, Diners Club Diners Club, Discover Discover, JCB International JCB International, MasterCard MasterCard, Visa Visa
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Breakfast fee: USD 15.97 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: USD 10 per night (in/out privileges)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night
Honeymoon/Anniversary Program
Honeymoon/Anniversary Program
Honeymoon/anniversary couples will receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine.
Full details at check-in. Taxes and gratuity may not be included. Offer subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply.