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A Genius Bookcase Hack Turned This Rental Studio Into a One-Bedroom Tours

New York renter Matilde Cascella used IKEA bookcases, renter-friendly upgrades, and smart layout tricks to actually make a bedroom inside her 450-square-foot studio — no renovation required.

Adrienne Breaux

May 5, 2026

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