Emily’s Petite Live/Work Studio in the City

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Cozy living room with wicker chair, patterned cushion, floral curtains, wreaths, and decorative blue vases on windowsills. — (Image credit: Submitted by Emily)

Name: Emily
Location: Upper East Side, NYC

My petite 325 square foot one-bedroom New York City rental feels not only cozy and personal, but like a strategic use of space. While I share this apartment with my boyfriend and cat, it also must serve as my home office for my interior design and decorating business.

(Image credit: Submitted by Emily)

I’ve made it my priority to make the space not only functional for my needs and aesthetically pleasing, but truly distinctive. I love working from and being at home because the space truly feels like a representation of us: collected, colorful, and warm while not being too precious.

Thanks, Emily!

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