Inside Jesse Tyler Ferguson And Justin Mikita's Stunning New York Home

When Jesse Tyler Ferguson stepped onto our screens as Mitchell Pritchett in "Modern Family" in 2009, he pretty much stole every heart in the world. And by the time he said goodbye to the show in 2020, he was as much part of our families too. But off-screen, Ferguson was busy creating a family of his very own. He married lawyer and Broadway producer Justin Mikita in 2013, and several years later, the couple welcomed their first son Beckett into the world. Ferguson is every inch the doting dad, but he's also refreshingly real about parenting, saying "there are moments where you're like, 'this is the greatest thing I've ever done,' and then there are moments where you're like, 'I'm so tired, what have I done to my life?' And it happens within five minutes," on The Fertile Life Podcast.

And to provide a space for little Beckett to grow, Ferguson and Mikita needed to create a perfect sanctuary. So it was only fitting that when Ferguson wrapped on "Modern Family," they made a nest in the city both of them knew better than anywhere else, and the place they got married: New York City. According to the New York Post, the couple purchased a stunning 1,402-square-foot apartment in Chelsea for $3.05 million in 2018 and quickly set about making it their dream home. And we've gotta admit, it is pretty dreamy. Let's take a look at this stunning celeb-owned N.Y.C apartment.

When it comes to New York property, it's easy to daydream about the perfect historical Brownstone, but for Ferguson and Mikita, it was very much a "been there, done that" scenario. Instead, they craved what a new build could give them. "We knew we wanted to be in a new building because we had previously been in a prewar and [now] we wanted things like central air conditioning," Mikita told Architectural Digest in an interview after their home tour. Hey, we don't blame him. Clearly, this is someone who knows how brutal summer in New York can be.

Ferguson agreed with his husband's tastes, and also approached things from a style perspective. "I like the idea of a clean look: You can't really see where the refrigerator is because it's all integrated. That was very appealing to me," he stated, and the new build Chelsea property had just what they were looking for. However, that doesn't mean that they didn't have some changes to make before it truly felt like home. Having found the property with friend, realtor, and fellow Broadway alum Sarah Saltzberg, there were still things they had to add pretty quickly. "There was actually, strangely, no drawer for silverware in the kitchen, so we had to figure that out and add it," Mikita said. To be fair, we'd say that's pretty key, so great addition, folks.

Take one step in Ferguson and Mikita's house, and you'll quickly see that this is isn't some clinical showhome where nothing is ever used or loved. No, this is a house that is truly a home. From the moment they open the door to the camera, you can already see the art, posters, and accolades from Ferguson and Mikita's respective careers adorning the entrance hall. On one wall, tasteful hand-drawn prints line what appears to be a greige fabric-effect wallpaper, each framed in light wood. These sit opposite a shelving space that houses unique postcards and Mikita's own Tony award, which he received for producing "Oklahoma!" on Broadway. Does it feel random for a Tony to be sitting in an entryway? Apparently, stars get creative over where they display their awards. Rachel Brosnahan told People she keeps her Emmy on the toilet since there isn't a lot of storage space in her New York apartment. 

Mikita and Ferguson have put a lot of thought into the practicality of the space, too. There are several tasteful hangers in the entryway to store coats, which sit above a little bench where their guests can perch to take their shoes off. "It's nice to have a shoe-free apartment," Ferguson says in the video before turning to the cameraman and instructing him to take his shoes off, too. The house rules are firmly in place.

As you move through Ferguson and Mikita's hallway and enter into their combined dining/living space, it's difficult not to draw breath at the sheer beauty of it. Their living space is a vision in tasteful neutrals and muted blues, with dark blue curtains, a navy sofa, and blue wall art creating a calm and cozy effect. It's safe to say Ferguson loves the color blue, especially since his Los Angeles home had a library painted dark blue, per Rethinking the Future.

The open floor plan combines the cooking and living spaces and is adorned with Mikita and Ferguson's personal touches, some of which are pretty unique. It's hard not to be distracted by the miniature sculptural model of a sheep sitting next to a table, which Mikita revealed they named Timothee Chalamet. And –- if we do say so ourselves –- he gets a little sheepish (that's honestly the best pun we've got) when he reveals the sculpture's placement and naming. "I just like to say good morning to him," he says to Ferguson. The sheep sculpture sits under a custom woolen piece designed by California-based artist Meghan Shimek, with the wool of young Mr. Chalamet's fleece matching Shimek's chosen medium.

Every apartment-dweller's ultimate battle is trying to conjure additional space where space isn't available. Ferguson and Mikita were no different, but their choices with storage maximized every inch of available space in their N.Y.C. apartment without things feeling cluttered. A great example of this is in their kitchen, where the couple has opted for open shelving, using slim, industrial-effect shelves to display their bowls, glasses, and kitchenware, shown in New York Design Agenda. The effect of this is twofold. Not only does it utilize otherwise-empty wall space, but it also creates a point of focus and a display area for their unique kitchen items.

Open shelving is an evergreen favorite, and works with any kitchen aesthetic (via Elle Decor). So don't be scared to try it out in your own home. It's clear that the kitchen is a pretty special place for Ferguson. When the multi-talented actor isn't lighting up the silver screen, he is working on his chef skills. Cooking was a talent that he discovered later in life when he –- wait for it -– was cooking for Martha Stewart herself, according to an interview with Variety. Now, he's so into cooking that he's released his very own cookbook, a collaboration with co-author Julie Tanous.

In any apartment, there's a need to combine your uses of space. After all, what use is a guest bedroom when you rarely have guests? Luckily, Ferguson and Mikita understand this philosophy very well and put their additional spaces to excellent use, creating a guest room that doubles as a working space. While it might seem strange for A-listers to use their guest bedrooms as offices — especially when considering sprawling Los Angeles compounds — it's what celebs in New York need to do. According to Apartment Therapy, Tavi Gevinson has a one-bedroom Brooklyn apartment with her office wedged in her living room.

In contrast to the rest of the apartment's blue-focused aesthetic, this space favors darker wood tones. Despite the darker palette, the room doesn't feel closed in or moody since the natural light pouring in from the windows is picked up by the neutral carpet. With multiple drawers and stacked shelving, the clever use of storage never comes at the expense of style. Once again, Ferguson and Mikita have decked the space out with personal touches, including a record player and a gorgeous photo of the two of them. Jesse and Justin, we would happily come for a visit if this was where we were staying.

Let's be honest -– would you really expect Jesse Tyler Ferguson's house to be devoid of drama? We didn't think so, and Ferguson and Mikita managed to sandwich the razzle-dazzle into some of the most unexpected places in their Chelsea apartment. Take their closet, for example. What could be a completely unremarkable space to store clothes is made into a real moment. "It was a full-size door that sort of opened up and took up all of the closet space, so we sawed it in half and created these gorgeous half-doors," Mikita said in the tour. The effect feels like "entering a ballroom." The glitz, the glamour! Other NYC A-listers had to think of equally stylish and practical ways to store their clothing. According to Elle Decor, J.Crew creative director Jenna Lyons created a statement wall of high heels in a bedroom in her Brooklyn townhouse.

Luckily, you don't have to take a chainsaw to your doors to create fashionable, eye-catching storage. Try adding fabric to your wardrobe doors to create a sense of comfort and style, as seen via Livingetc. Or, to keep your home's lines clean and your less-attractive items out of the way, use a curtain to cover up items like shoes and office equipment.