Loft bed above a walk-in closet with white drawers, a shoe rack, and a ladder, featuring a white ottoman.
A Sneaky Way to Create a (Really Big) Closet in Your Small Space
Living in a tiny apartment? Short on closet space? Here’s a clever way to make a walk-in (yes, walk-in!) closet in your small apartment, and create a cozy spot for sleeping at the same time. You’ve probably guessed from the photo above that the solution is lofting your bed. If your ceilings are tall enough, you’ll wind up with plenty of space below for a closet and plenty of space for sleeping above.
Jan 5, 2017
From the Credit Check to Getting the Keys: Answers for the Big First-Time Homebuying Questions
New to the home-buying process? If you’re ready to start looking for your dream home—or if you’re just looking to learn more about how buying a home works for the future—there’s a lot you’ll need to know. The process is long and can be as stressful and confusing as it is exciting.
Jan 5, 2017
A Smart and Sunny L.A. Studio
Name: Samantha Location: Los Angeles, California At 280 square feet, my boyfriend and I have been sharing our studio apartment for the past three months. Of course studio living isn’t ideal for two people but Los Angeles is an expensive city and we don’t own a car, so we sacrificed space for windows and location. The Mid-Wilshire neighborhood sits in the middle of the city and it’s easy to get around on public transportation from where we are.
Jan 5, 2017
10 Things to Do Post-Party, Pre-Bed
(Image credit: Africa Studio) shutterstock From Kitchn → 10 Things to Do After Any Party
Jan 5, 2017
The Teeny-Tiny Paris Apartment of Your Wildest Dreams
I love tiny apartments and Paris apartments, so a tiny Paris apartment is the best of both worlds. Designer Marianne Evennou has a history of bringing a moody, stylish look to even the smallest of spaces, and this little pied-à-terre in Le Marais is no exception. Lofting the bed is a time-honored trick for saving valuable square footage in small spaces, but Marianne takes it one step further by turning the access stair for the loft into a design feature.
Jan 5, 2017
15 Ways to Practice Kitchen Kindness
(Image credit: Everett Collection) shutterstock From Kitchn → 15 Ways to Practice Kindness in (and out) of the Kitchen
Jan 5, 2017