Q: Help! I want to redecorate my dorm room which is 2.5 x 3 m (8 ft x 10 ft). I have a bathroom inside my room that is 2 x 1.2 m (6.5 x 5 ft). This small dorm room is hard to decorate because I can't paint the walls, and have to use the high one-door wardrobe (since I can't put it elsewhere). More

Q: I am a graduate student who is moving in a week into a 310 square foot apartment with all kinds of funky angles. I have little to no money, but I value good design and style. I have a bed that is full size and will take up 95% of the bedroom. Everything else is up in the air. More

Pedestal sinks are timeless, classic and free up a lot of space in a bathroom. The problem with them, however, is that they provide very little counter space and absolutely no storage. For those of us who want the look of a pedestal sink but need more surface area, a console sink or washstand — paired with a separate piece of storage furniture — provides just the right solution.

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We've all been conditioned to think a living room isn't complete without a coffee table. Sure, coffee tables are handy; I've eaten many dinners off of mine. But sometimes coffee tables just get in the way, and you wish for the open floor space to play a board game, let the kids or pets frolic, play the Wii or Kinect, or do a workout video or any number of things an open floor plan is nice for. Enter… the coffee table on wheels. More

I'm always on the lookout for trees that are interesting yet appropriate for my small urban garden. Not every tree thrives by having their roots crammed into a tight space or container. Instead of making an impulse buy — only to see your latest find in a sad state of disarray months down the road — it's always wise to do a little research. Here are a few suggestions that are perfect candidates for confined spaces. More

Over two years ago we asked our readers to help pitch their ideas for Treehugger founder Graham Hill's new 420 square feet apartment. Earlier this year we gave a sneak peek at the design concept, and now the project has been completed! With tons of transforming spaces and multipurpose furniture, it's a great exercise in small space living. More

Spreading bills out on the coffee table will only work for so long. Eventually, you may need to find a spot in your living room for a proper desk. Here are some location options to get your gears turning and inspire you to fit a real desk into your living room. More

I love storage. I need storage. But I don't love bulky vanity sinks. As we renovate our bathroom, I find myself gravitating toward pedestal or console sinks, but I am not ready to give up all the wonderful storage space our current 1980s double vanity provides. Because our master bath also happens to be the main guest bathroom, we need a place to hide away our family's medicines and toiletries. But where?

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When Ashley and Greg purchased their home they knew that a kitchen remodel was in their future. The existing space was poorly designed, with dated appliances, unattractive cabinetry, and a fair amount of plumbing and electrical issues. Starting from scratch, they designed and built a beautiful, modern, and functional space that makes you wonder - is this even the same house?! More

No one needs to tell us twice about the benefits of keeping work separate from home. But what do you do when you're forced to work in the place where you normally relax and kick back to watch zombie flicks? Create a top secret slide-open home office, like Australian firm Nexus Designs did with this Melbourne apartment... More