8 Super Small Spaces (Under 400 Sq Ft!) with Big Design Ideas

published Apr 9, 2014
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(Image credit: John’s Sunlit Studio)

You can make the most of living in any size space — from studio apartments to mansions — but there’s no doubt you need a special set of design skills to choose, decorate, and organize a tiny home. Here are eight that have done it successfully, and who have lots of lessons to share. Take inspiration from these stellar homes, all of which are 400 square feet or less…

Name: John’s Sunlit Studio (lead image above) Location: New York City Square Feet: 260
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Location: New York City Square Feet: 400
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Kelly’s Cozy Chic Studio Location: Los Angeles Square Feet: 400
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Evan’s Modern & Cozy Manhattan Studio House Tour Square Feet: 295 Location: New York City
Emily’s Tiny Grad School Studio Location: Austin, TX Square Feet: 400
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Mary Lee’s Life in 300 Square Feet Location: Austin, Texas Size: 300 square feet

Re-edited from a post originally published 4.9.14-NT