Small Spaces

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These Are Hands-Down Best Chairs for Small-Space Living Rooms, and Here's Why
These chairs deserve a seat on your shopping list.
Hannah Baker
Aug 23, 2022
A 400-Square-Foot Ontario Rental's Top Style Inspiration Is Earth Itself
Natalie Doef describes her style as bohemian, whimsical, modern, and fresh. "I tend to gravitate towards earthy features; I love incorporating natural materials like rattan, bamboo, clay, ceramic, and stone."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 23, 2022
A Ladder Really Is a Great Small-Space Solution for Textiles and Beyond
After this, you'll never look at thin storage ladders the same way again.
Savannah West
Aug 22, 2022
3 Smart, Space-Saving DIYs That Will Convince You to Ditch Your Nightstand
If you're looking to squeeze a lot of function into a small space, there are better options than a standard nightstand.
Heather Bien
Aug 19, 2022
B&A: A $375 Redo Transforms a Sparse Balcony into a Family Play Space
This balcony is small but mighty.
Sarah Everett
Aug 18, 2022
B&A: A Tiny Taiwan Studio Is Now a Charming, Maximized Home with a Loft Bedroom
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Mish, who founded design studio Tangerine Living, says this rental apartment was initially a very awkward studio with a tiny, unused upstairs storage room. But along with partner, Ryan, they redid floors, ceilings, doors, kitchen, bathroom, and decor... and all on a DIY budget!
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 16, 2022
A 350-Square-Foot Dublin Tiny House Embraces Dark and Moody Colors
This small home was very bland when Orla Asawa and her husband bought it, "but with some paint, and the right furniture, we have made it comfortable and spacious."
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 15, 2022
A Comic Artist's 450-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Apartment Is Eclectic & Artsy
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"My apartment is an extension of how I feel, and wish to feel, all the time! I love home decorating because to me it's a way we can make permanent certain moods and states that are dear to us, that we can't in real life," says comic artist and graphic novelist Em Frank.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 12, 2022
12 Inspiring Tiny House Interiors – How to Decorate a Tiny Home
Tiny houses with tons of ideas you can steal for your space, big or small.
Danielle Blundell
Aug 11, 2022
This Is What a 97-Square-Foot Apartment In Paris Looks Like
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Could you live there?
Inigo Del Castillo
Aug 11, 2022
Three Roommates Share This 'Funky Yet Functional' LA Rental Apartment
Mackenzie Schell and her two roommates had to make this small apartment as functional as possible but also wanted it to be a really fun space that wouldn’t get boring to them.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 10, 2022
This Sleek Trash Can-Toilet Brush Combo Is a Huge Space Saver in My Tiny NYC Bathroom
It's the ultimate small-space, double-duty find.
Amy Gordon
Aug 8, 2022
This 310-Square-Foot Provence Apartment Is Small But Perfect
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This apartment in France is teeny in size, but with high ceilings, lots of natural light, a cute balcony, and original features such as traditional limestone walls and 1930s encaustic tiles, it's also GORGEOUS.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 8, 2022
3 Lessons I've Learned Since Moving Aboard an Almost 40-Year-Old Sailboat
No mortgage and taking vacations without leaving home is pretty nice.
TJ Butler
Aug 5, 2022
This Teeny 340-Square-Foot NYC Studio Works Thanks to Double-Duty Furniture
Dale Aucoin's tiny studio apartment can transform into lots of different spaces, despite only being one room!
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 4, 2022
A 500-Square-Foot Singapore Studio Is Small But Smart
Tours
Redzuan Idris' small flat features smart furniture and appliance choices so that the home feels much larger than it is.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 3, 2022
What Is a Studio Apartment?
A tiny space with big potential.
Steph Mickelson
Jul 31, 2022
How to Make Use Of an IKEA PAX In A Small Space
Even if you don't have a closet!
Savannah West
Jul 27, 2022
This $12 Space-Maximizing Sink Accessory Is a Must-Have for Teeny-Tiny Kitchens
It creates counter space out of thin air.
Amy Gordon
Jul 21, 2022
This Space-Saving Espresso Maker Is Like Having a Coffee Shop on My Countertop
Low on counter space? No problem.
Kevin Cortez
Jul 17, 2022
One Creator Is Challenging Mobile Home Stereotypes with Her Viral TikTok
The TikTok sparked a debate.
Noella Williams
Jul 14, 2022
A Family of 4's Colorful 450-Square-Foot Home Has Brilliant Small-Space Ideas
There's an incredibly brilliant Murphy bed design, adjustable and extendable furniture, furniture on wheels, and a dreamy outdoor bathtub.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 13, 2022
Color Is the Biggest Inspiration in This Cheery 450-Square-Foot Studio
Maitri Mody (@honeyidressedthepug on Instagram) grew up in Mumbai surrounded by colors and says she can't live in a minimal white box. "I moved into this apartment after separating from a 10-year marriage and starting off on my own. So, I wanted it to be happy, cheerful, and positive," she writes.
Erin Derby
Jul 11, 2022
This Living Room Staple Just Might Be Your Best Kitchen Storage Solution
If you like to see a versatile piece of furniture, then you'll really love this.
Savannah West
Jul 11, 2022
A Brooklyn Set Designer's Apartment Style Is 'Box of Crayola Crayons'
Tay is a set designer, builder, and DJ, and describes herself as an “audacious welder of dreamscapes,” like the colorful apartment she rents in Brooklyn.
Adrienne Breaux
Jul 8, 2022
This Small Atlanta Studio Apartment Is a Safe Space to Recharge In
"I love light, color, and antiques," says Bria Randal, of her small studio apartment. "I also decorate with consistency, memorable pieces, and creams/whites."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 7, 2022
7 Stylish Small Space Decorating Ideas I Stole from StreetEasy
Forget designers! I'm trolling this site for inspo instead.
Sarah Lyon
Jul 6, 2022
These Are the 10 Best Animals for Apartment Living
Appease your picky landlord with these sweet, quiet, and relatively low-maintenance pets.
Jennifer Billock
Jul 4, 2022
The (Unexpected) Essential Item I Keep in My Small Kitchen
Why it’s a must-have, even in my limited 100-square-foot space.
Laura Wheatman Hill
Jul 3, 2022
A Compact, Narrow NYC Apartment Feels Much Larger Than 650 Square Feet
Thanks to great layout planning and smart storage ideas, this couple's small apartment feels much bigger. And there's an adorable terrace, too!
Erin Derby
Jun 29, 2022
A Brooklyn Rental Combines Parisienne & Neoclassical Elements With Lots of Pink
"My favorite color is pink, which is also very evident in not just my apartment but anything I design at work too. If I can work the color pink into a project or my home, I will absolutely do it," says Briana Guin, who shares this 635-square-foot, three-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn with two roommates.
Erin Derby
Jun 27, 2022
3 Simple Under Bed Storage Ideas That Will Help You Get the Most Out of Your Space
There's extra space right under your nose.
Jessica Isaac
Jun 25, 2022
A 400-Square-Foot Studio's Glass Partition Is Perfect for Light AND Privacy
The moment sisters Farah and Vanessa walked into this studio apartment, they knew it was the one and put in an offer the same day! "It was the perfect space with a little balcony."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 24, 2022
This Room May Be The Best Place For Your Extra Books
And this spot that used to just collect dust can actually hold your book collection.
Savannah West
Jun 23, 2022
This Is the Loveliest, Most Organized 200-Square-Foot Studio We've Ever Seen
With the help of crafty family members, Skylar Pittmon was able to totally customize her teeny home with DIY furniture and storage that's as stylish as it is functional.
Erin Derby
Jun 22, 2022
This Is the Best Kind of Dining Table If You Live In a Small Space
And you can buy one at IKEA!
Savannah West
Jun 22, 2022
The Best Place To Try Bouclé Just Might Be in Your Bedroom
If high-end bouclé isn't currently in your budget, you can find a few ways to get the look for less. Typically, that involves smaller pieces, but if you're ready to invest in a more substantial furnishing that won't totally break the bank, the best place to try bouclé may actually be in your bedroom... for your headboard.
Savannah West
Jun 21, 2022
This Small Michigan Rental Is Filled With DIYs and Decked Out for Pride
Daniel Parkington and husband Geof Parkington share this 670-square-foot apartment with their pup, Stella.
Adrienne Breaux
Jun 21, 2022
B&A: A 200-Square-Foot 1977 Airstream Was Completely Gutted & Gorgeously Rebuilt
Sheena and Jason live, work, and travel the U.S. in this completely renovated 31-foot 1977 Airstream Sovereign. "The Airstream was originally left to rot away at a storage facility in a muddy field in Tennessee. It sat for years, slowly being consumed by the earth," explains Sheena.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 20, 2022
Two College Students Maximize Space in This 450 Square Foot Studio
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Gaby Neira and Chris Yera moved into their Upper West Side apartment almost a year ago. "Living in New York is expensive, especially for college students. We had to design the space with a small budget, limited stock availability across the city, and a two-week moving time constraint."
Erin Derby
Jun 15, 2022
10 Inspiring Ideas from Some of the Tiniest Small/Cool Contest Homes
Some spaces are really, really, really small — and yet, thanks to the brilliance of their residents, they're still packed with gorgeous design and storage solutions.
Alison Goldman
Jun 14, 2022
A Classic Maximalist 600-Square-Foot Chicago Rental Has Wallpaper in Every Room
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Johnny Coleman is an interior architecture BFA candidate at Columbia College Chicago and a bargain hunter. He was able to furnish and decorate this rental apartment with mostly upcycled and revamped furniture.
Sarah Crowley
Jun 14, 2022
A Small 1930s Art Deco Oakland Apartment Is Colorful and Vibrant
Designer Rebecca Summer and her husband, Sam, have lived in this 1930s building on Lake Merritt in Oakland for 10 years. "I was drawn to this building for all its architectural and ornate details like the arched doorways, 10-foot-high ceilings, and original crystal chandeliers," she writes.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 14, 2022
The Surprising Place to Find Ridiculously Chic Decor for Small Spaces
Shopping
Bonus: You won't believe how expensive these picks look.
Alyssa Longobucco
Jun 13, 2022
B&A: A 300-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio's Versatile Despite Being One Small Room
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It was small, the kitchen was basically nonexistent, and the bathroom wasn't exactly pretty, but Irene Shamas saw the potential in this studio unit. She worked with Luki Anderson of Studio Officina and EDR Construction to transform this small one-room apartment into a functional and cozy home.
Erin Derby
Jun 13, 2022
A Family of 5's Small NYC Home Is Full of Smart Renter-Friendly & Storage Ideas
Tours
Megan Zietz is a content creator and designer, and shares this small NYC rental apartment with her husband, three kids, and two cats.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 9, 2022
This Home Shows How Paint, Furniture & a Great Layout Can Section Off a Studio
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This San Jose studio apartment has separate spaces for living, sleeping, working, and cooking. "I'm amazed at what the right layout can do in such a small space," explains studio dweller Brett.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 9, 2022
This Ridiculously Chic, Space-Saving Console Table Keeps Selling Out — But It’s Finally Back In Stock
An affordable way to dress your home up in style.
Britt Franklin
Jun 8, 2022
A 525-Square-Foot Harlem Studio Apartment Is a Case Study in Zero Wasted Space
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Desiree and her wife didn't want shy away from their Black and Hispanic heritage when it came to their intentional, cozy, and eclectic Harlem studio apartment that boasts as much small-space function as it does style.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 7, 2022
How to Make a Built-In Dining Banquette (No Tools Required)
This genius design adds more dining room seating that doubles as a place to lounge.
Savannah West
Jun 3, 2022
A 590-Square-Foot Spanish Home Feels Much Larger Thanks to a Dreamy Terrace
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Stefania Talento and Andreu Font are the co-founders of the blog "In and Out Barcelona," and In and Out Studio, where they handle social media strategy and content curation for international clients. They share a 590-square-foot home in Barcelona’s Gracia neighborhood.
Lula Poggi
Jun 3, 2022
17 Beautiful Balconies Prove You Don't Need a Ton of Space to Enjoy the Outdoors
You don't need a pool, a yard, or even a lot of square feet to enjoy your own piece of outdoor heaven — these 17 perfectly pretty and exceptionally petite balconies are proof that you don't need a ton of space to be able to enjoy the outdoors at home!
Adrienne Breaux
May 31, 2022
This Family of 3 Lives Big in a Tiny Studio Thanks to a Closet-Turned-Bedroom
Kissenia shares this small Bronx studio apartment with her son, Max, and partner, Kim. "Over time I have made this apartment more than I ever imagined," she writes.
Erin Derby
May 30, 2022
Here's The Perfect Small-Space Room Divider for Plant Lovers
Plant parents take note!
Savannah West
May 29, 2022
Why An Oversized Armchair Is The One Item All Small Space Dwellers Need
Kick back and relax with this space-efficient find.
Kelsey Mulvey
May 27, 2022
A Student's 476-Square-Foot Tucson Studio Is Sunny and Spunky
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Law student Madi's studio is the first time she's lived without roommates and so her first time with total freedom to decorate however she wanted. "Naturally, this meant pink, plants, and disco balls!"
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 23, 2022
20 Brilliant Design Tips from the Small/Cool Contest's Top 20 Spaces
The 20 homes that make up the second round of the 2022 Small/Cool Contest are all 1,000 square feet or fewer — and positively packed with beautiful decor and genius ideas.
Alison Goldman
May 18, 2022
An Illustrator's NYC Rental Sports Lots of Smart Small Space Storage Ideas
Illustrator Gica Tam shares this 760-square-foot rental apartment with a roommate, but thanks to smart storage ideas and lots of light, the space doesn't feel too cramped or cluttered at all.
Erin Derby
May 18, 2022
This Small San Francisco Studio Apartment Looks and Feels Like a Sunrise
This 560-square-foot studio apartment in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood is Dipa Halder's first solo apartment, and she's personalized this blank canvas with murals, DIY art, and furniture and decor that remind her of the colors of a sunrise.
Esteban Cortez
May 17, 2022
7 of the Best Items from Small/Cool That You Can Score for $20 (or Less!)
I'm adding these salt and pepper shakers to my cart right now.
Sofia Rivera
May 17, 2022
This Sneaky Storage Spot Is Hiding in Plain Sight
After this, you won't ever look at your radiator the same.
Savannah West
May 16, 2022
This Counterintuitive Art Selection Tip Can Make Small Spaces Look Larger
Think big when it comes to adding art to small spaces. This year’s Small/Cool NYC designers have created rooms that offer all the evidence you need. 
Alison Goldman
May 16, 2022
5 Stylish, Space-Saving Decor Staples You Can Buy Right Now
Straight from our 2022 Small Cool Experience.
Blair Donovan
May 16, 2022
This Unexpected Lamp Is So Nice, Two Designers Used It Twice
See how two Small/Cool designers styled the same small space-friendly lamp in two completely different (but equally beautiful) ways.
Blair Donovan
May 14, 2022
A Studio-Dwelling Designer Shares 3 Key Pieces of Advice
Imani Keal wants you to be fearless with your small-space decor.
Sarah Lyon
May 14, 2022
6 of the Best Designer-Approved Plant Styling Tips for Small Spaces
Struggling to find a way to make a new plant work in your space, or looking to make something old look fresh? These expert-approved tips will guide you.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 13, 2022
This Super Compact Trash Can Doubles as a Cleaning Tool — and It’s Perfect for Tiny Bathrooms
It even includes a hidden toilet brush!
Amy Gordon
May 12, 2022
This Small Studio's Style Is 'Little Women' Attic Meets Nautical Seaside Inn
Film fan Madison's Seattle studio apartment is smartly designed and filled with fun elements, like a “Honk if you’d rather be watching the 1999 cinematic masterpiece ‘The Mummy’ starring Brendan Frasier and Rachel Weisz” sticker.
Mackenzie Schieck
May 10, 2022
The Standard Decorating Rule Small/Cool Designers Broke 3 Times
I'm definitely copying this.
Madeline Bilis
May 10, 2022
Try This Expert's Strategies to Make your Small Living Room Feel Larger
You can't move the walls, but you can make a room appear bigger.
Shelby Deering
May 7, 2022
Dining in Disguise: Genius Hide-Away Furniture Solutions
Figuring out the whole dining without a proper dining room situation is really just a matter of going a little 007 with your table.
Danielle Blundell
May 4, 2022
A Small Studio Has a Neat Plant Stand, Cool Coffee Station & Smart Layout Ideas
Aurora Yim has used smart layout and small-space ideas in her Brooklyn studio apartment, like using a rug to visually define the living room area, creating the coziest sleeping nook with storage shelves and a very cool plant stand, and wielding mirrors to bounce light around the space, making it feel larger and brighter.
Jendayi Omowale
May 4, 2022