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Organization Hacks Make This 400-Square-Foot Home a "Slice of Heaven"Tours
See behind the cabinet doors to learn valuable, small-space organizing tips.
Cullen Ormond
May 16, 2023
A Photographer Learns to Let Go, Downsizing to This 650-Square-Foot RentalTours
"This process can be an emotional one, but also brings clarity and perspective through our attachment to certain objects, memories, and spaces," says photographer Lauren Kolyn.
Adrienne Breaux
May 11, 2023
This 550-Square-Foot Studio Is on the Top Floor of a San Francisco VictorianTours
The kitchen in Courtney's SF studio apartment is no wider than her arms can spread out, but it is "character rich, with wood shelving painted pale blue."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 11, 2023
Why Maximalism Isn’t for Me or Potentially Other Highly Sensitive Persons
Style
And what to try instead.
Abigail J. Fallon
Apr 27, 2023
A Chic 320-Square-Foot NYC Studio Features an Incredibly Smart Shelf Staircase
House Tour
Since this is Mindy’s first time owning a home, she was as involved as possible in the renovation, like knocking out the old kitchen and taking off the bathroom tiles, all to build the minimal and modern small home of her dreams.
Erin Derby
Apr 10, 2023
This Tiny Renovated Malibu Cottage Is a Love Letter to Wood Paneling
House Tour
Amy and Jason sacrificed space so they could afford to buy something close to surfing and hiking trails. They did a gut reno on this 600-square-foot cottage, cladding it in warm wood from the ceiling to the walls and adding storage everywhere they could — under the couch, wall-to-wall cabinets in the tiny bedroom, and even vertical surfboard racks along the retaining wall outside." 
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Apr 7, 2023
A Fashion Designer's Apartment Is a Modern, Minimal, Neutral, and Elevated LookTours
Dorshelle Guillaume is a Haitian American fashion designer and says aesthetics, style, and ambiance are really important. "My home is very cozy, clean, and elevated and I love how everything works well together."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 23, 2023
A Small, $1,475-a-Month San Diego Rental's Brimming With Historical Built-InsTours
Olivia's apartment's interior structure is Craftsman style, with built-in features including a slide Murphy bed, wall shelves surrounding the living room, a stained glass cabinet, antique push-button-style light switches, and a bathroom with a deep tub.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 20, 2023
A 350-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Apartment Gets Creative With StorageTours
Lisa’s rental home might only be 350 square feet, but the location is unbeatable and an “outdoor” space makes it feels much less smaller.
Chinasa Cooper
Mar 16, 2023
A Renter Needed It Bright & Airy in This $2,400 a Month, 350-Square-Foot StudioTours
Erik works from home, and needed a bright, airy space that "inspired me while keeping me in a good mood (happy colors) but relaxed."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 16, 2023
After a DIY Reno and Smart Space Planning, This Studio is Now Four Rooms in OneTours
It was small, the kitchen was basically nonexistent, and the bathroom wasn't 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 space that can be a living room, dining room, bedroom, office, and more.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 10, 2023
A Small Hawaii Townhouse Has a Cute Use for an Otherwise Useless Crawlspace Tours
"The natural woods, clean minimalism, and considered styling reflect Scandi themes, while the Feng Shui calls to my Chinese heritage," owner Emilie writes. "The neutral palette keeps the focus on the glorious nature vistas from every window and calms the mind."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 8, 2023
Despite Being Under 500 Square Feet, This NYC Studio Is Charming, Warm, and ChicTours
Aaron's favorite "room" is the entire apartment, "because it is a studio that has been designed with intention to give each area a specific use and vibe. Although it is one open space, each section serves a different purpose."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 3, 2023
A Professional Organizer's 200-Square-Foot Airstream Is an Incredibly Tidy Home Tours
Xiomara (with her husband, Frank, and dog, Scooter) is on a quest to tour all the states in North America (including Alaska) while working as a professional organizer helping clients "go from chaos to calm in their homes."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 23, 2023
This Atlanta Home Has a Kitchen Island That's a Dining TableTours
When Mark and his wife purchased their home five years ago, they decided to go with a modern, minimalist approach with some bold choices. Extending their kitchen island into their dining table has become not only a cool style choice, but also a conversation piece.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 20, 2023
A 100-Year-Old Montreal Home Has Original Architecture, Like an Incredible ArchTours
Aude and her cat, Charlot, live in their triplex in Montreal. Focusing on keeping the original architecture with archways showing off the living room, Aude has kept the beauty of the space while adding in her own style.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 14, 2023
A 500-Square-Foot Brooklyn Apartment's Inspired by West African Pop Art Tours
Dotun's Crown Heights apartment is filled with bright yellows and oranges that bring the space to life. Inspired by Early West African graphic design and pop art, Dotun believes in bringing in pieces from your travels to make a space your own.
Jendayi Omowale
Feb 6, 2023
A New Yorker's 400-Square-Foot Apartment Is Crisp and Clean in a Neutral PaletteTours
After going through a breakup and having to move out, Hayley committed to making her next life chapter about celebrating herself, starting with living alone for the first time. She found her home on the Upper East Side and began curating a collection of clean neutrals that keep her home looking pristine.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 6, 2023
B&A: A Dark & Dated Apartment Got a Light & Bright 'Classic Contemporary' RenoTours
Rebecca lives with her husband, daughter, and dog in their Australian home. After doing some big home renovations, they've curated a clean, classic space with a posh aesthetic.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 30, 2023
A 355-Square-Foot Polish Apartment's Custom Kitchen and Partition Are Very Cool
House Tour
Civil engineer, ceramicist, and design and art lover Katarzyna Kowalska worked with architects Kalina and Robert Juchnevic, founders of blok585m2, to maximize the space of her 355-square-foot apartment, located in a four-story apartment block designed by a famous Polish architect couple in the 1960s.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 23, 2023
B&A: A Professional Organizer's Condo Went from Dated to Sleek Scandinavian Tours
Stylist and professional organizer Iris Miyasaki and her partner Erin refreshed their Seattle condo for two months, taking out the ugly dated carpet, and redoing countertops, backsplash, light fixtures, and hardware.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 16, 2023
5 Environmentally Friendly Swaps That Also Helped Me Downsize My StuffLife
According to a minimalist lifestyle coach.
Dara Zycherman
Jan 12, 2023
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Downsizing for 2023Organizing
According to a minimalist coach and professional organizer.
Dara Zycherman
Jan 2, 2023
This Minimal & Modern 538-Square-Foot Ukraine Studio Apartment Feels Much LargerTours
After working with designer Natalie Dubrovska from Dubrovska Studios, Bogdan and Mariia were able to hone in on what they love about design. Natural materials add small touches of peace and fulfillment to a home that blends industrial with coziness.
Adrienne Breaux
Dec 16, 2022
A Broadway Performer Transforms Trash to Treasure in a Sophisticated NYC RentalTours
By shopping secondhand and grabbing items off the street, Bronwyn Tarboton, a musical theater performer who runs the brilliant Instagram and TikTok accounts, @nyctrashtotreasures, was able to make her dream home an affordable reality.
Erin Derby
Nov 10, 2022
One Thing You Should Never Do When Downsizing Your ThingsOrganizing
According to a minimalist lifestyle coach.
Dara Zycherman
Nov 4, 2022
This Japanese-Inspired L.A. Apartment Features Brilliant Storage IdeasTours
Amanda's apartment in the Arts District of Los Angeles sits above an old factory. Her Japanese-inspired home is filled with a neutral palette that gives the space a clean and homey feel to allow conversations between friends to flow.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 28, 2022
Before & After: An Outdated, Blank Condo Now Has a Cool 'Parisian Modern' LookTours
Brianna Holt, a freelance journalist, took this plain condo and transformed it with a Parisian Modern-inspired aesthetic, fully remodeling the kitchen, renovating the bathroom, installing built-in shelves, and adding new doors and crown molding throughout.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 25, 2022
This Family's Renovated Michigan A-Frame Is an Airy, Scandinavian-Inspired HomeTours
Mike and Courtney met at a birthday party in Michigan eleven years ago. Little did they know, it was in the exact neighborhood they would later buy a house and raise their family. Specifically in this A-frame that they brightened by painting the walls white and adding windows.
Diana Paulson
Oct 19, 2022
A 520-Square-Foot Seattle Micro Studio Has Efficient Storage and a Roof DeckTours
Hannah Herman actually worked on the design of her apartment building before she decided to move in, so she was already ahead on the creative challenge of furnishing such a small space.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 6, 2022
This Renter Wasn't Impressed by His NYC Loft — Until He Saw It on ATTours
During the pandemic, Brian left his apartment with a rotating cast of roommates and gave himself time to find his perfect home. When this loft in the West Village went up, he knew he had to have it. He has since converted the small space into a plant filled oasis.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 19, 2022
This Barcelona Loft Is Part Gallery, Part Workspace, Part Playroom
TOURS
Designers Isern Serra and Valeria Vasi live with their twins in Barcelona, Spain. "We can open the windows completely and it feels like we live on a 'porch' in the middle of the city."
Lula Poggi
Sep 13, 2022
This Boise Artist's Modern Home Has Cozy Bed Nooks and Cute Tiny HousesTours
Stephanie uses her house in Idaho as not only a home but also a studio for her art. With tall ceilings and plenty of light, she has made her house into a modern Scandinavian-style space.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 9, 2022
A Bold Barcelona Apartment with an Archway in Every Room Tours
When Amino and Antonio moved into their Spanish home, they had to combine her "more is more" mentality with his "less is more" way of life. They've made the space their own embracing the five built in arches of their house.
Lula Poggi
Sep 8, 2022
5 Mistakes People Make When Downsizing Their StuffOrganizing
According to a minimalist lifestyle coach.
Dara Zycherman
Sep 4, 2022
A Florist's Minimal Ukraine Apartment Utilizes Gray in a Modern Way
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When designer Elena Petresku began creating a vision for Oksana's apartment, they were working together remotely and she didn't know if her vision -- or the power of gray -- would translate. Now they've created a modern space that balances the colors of the city.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 30, 2022
A Minimal Home in the Mountains of Spain Is the Embodiment of Cottage CoreTours
Sonia Sanz and Francesc Soria live with their daughters Gala and Uma in an unassuming home near Barcelona. "We love to come and live the house in a simple and natural way, with no TV or microwave," Sonia says.
Lula Poggi
Aug 29, 2022
This Light-Filled Apartment in Brazil Combines Classic and Parisian Elements
Home Tours
Jussara Mallmann had always dreamed of decorating a home in a French style, so when her daughter moved abroad, she decided to renovate the home to create a space that was 100% true to her style.
Caroline Mullen
Aug 26, 2022
This Incredibly Chic Toilet Paper Organizer Doubles as Hidden Storage and Is Perfect for Tiny BathroomsOrganizing
It has an austere design, but in the best way possible.
Nikol Slatinska
Aug 17, 2022
B&A: A Tiny Taiwan Studio Is Now a Charming, Maximized Home with a Loft BedroomTours
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
Two Architects Designed a Modern and Functional Paris ApartmentTours
Claire Arnaud and Julien Pasteau live in a high-rise building in Paris’ 20th arrondissement in a meticulously designed and decorated apartment.
Melanie Rieders
Aug 11, 2022
This Classic Parisian Apartment Has Crown Molding, Custom Furniture, & CharmTours
Alice Gras and Anaïs Seguin share this charming rental apartment in Paris' 17th Arrondissement with their cat, Billie. They are the founders of the creative studio Girlzpop and of the media company, MOYO.
Melanie Rieders
Aug 9, 2022
A 500-Square-Foot Singapore Studio Is Small But SmartTours
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
This Small Spanish Apartment Is a Mix of Minimalism and Splashes of FunTours
Irene describes her Barcelona apartment's style as "bright, hyggelig, personal."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Aug 1, 2022
This Feng Shui Consultant's Quebec Home Is a Calming, Organized Zen ParadiseTours
As a professional organizer, Sachiko has prioritized simplicity and balance in her home. She has turned her home into a space that expresses her happiness.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jul 27, 2022
A Family of 4's Colorful 450-Square-Foot Home Has Brilliant Small-Space IdeasTours
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
See How This Family of Five Is Able to Live Stylishly in Just 600 Square FeetTours
Heather and Michael share a very organized, extremely stylish 600 square feet with their three daughters, Lennon (4 years), Georgie (2.5 years), and James (15 months). The home's style is "cozy, thoughtful, not fussy, and somewhere between minimal and collected."
Erin Derby
Jun 28, 2022
A 400-Square-Foot Studio's Glass Partition Is Perfect for Light AND PrivacyTours
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 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
Two College Students Maximize Space in This 450 Square Foot Studio
Tours
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
A Portland House's Style Is Warm and Woodsy Minimalism Done Right
"The house is pretty organized mainly because my brain chills out when everything is in its place," writes Kyla Burnet. "There are also little goofy touches around the house, like a lamp that looks like a duck and a giant painting of bananas."
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 15, 2022
B&A: A 300-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio's Versatile Despite Being One Small Room
Tours
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 590-Square-Foot Spanish Home Feels Much Larger Thanks to a Dreamy Terrace
Tours
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
A Portland Rental Is a Mix of Danish Pastel and Japanese Minimalism Style
Emily Greene runs Foodie Snitch, an account about the food and design scene in Portland. The rental apartment she shares with her partner, photographer Bryan Daugherty, beats gray and gloomy Portland weather with a mix of Danish pastel and Japanese minimalism styles.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 1, 2022
B&A: Every Inch of This Renovated 210-Square-Foot Airstream Was Designed
Documentarian Reilly Dowd bought this vintage Airstream Sovereign travel trailer sight unseen in the midst of pre-vaccine Covid and after losing their family home in Sonoma to a wildfire.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 27, 2022
This Oakland Home Is an Homage to Beautiful, Natural Wood
Tours
Where are all my natural-wood enthusiasts? Aleksandra Zee and Antrom Kury, artists and woodworkers, live in this rental house that showcases the beauty of warm wood tones and terrific natural textures.
Adrienne Breaux
May 24, 2022
B&A: A Chicago Fixer-Upper's Layout (and Staircase) Was Beautifully Opened Up
Tim and Ravi's condo is located on the top floor of a building built in 1897, so it needed a lot of work. The remodel lasted two months and was completed in January 2020.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
May 20, 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
A Pro Organizer's Staten Island Rental Is Clean, Modern, Minimal & Marvelous
Rebekah Love, a professional organizer and the owner of company, Organize For Love, shares this Staten Island home with husband, Olushola Bashorun, a fine arts photographer with AQut Photography, and their daughter, Loren.
Adrienne Breaux
Apr 27, 2022
A Historic Detroit House Has an All-Black Kitchen, Marvelous Marble, and More
Hilary and Doug share a love of design, fashion, and art, and filled this large house in Detroit, built in the 1930s by George McKnight, with all three when they renovated it for themselves and their two kids, Haze and Sway.
Diana Paulson
Apr 21, 2022
Why Color Quizzes Are Back — And Are Your Key to a More Minimalist Closet
What's your season?
Heather Bien
Apr 3, 2022
A Creative Director's Historic Live/Work Loft Is Minimal, Postmodern, and Cool
Victoria Ashley is the founder and creative director of Laundry Day, a design-forward glassware and smoking accessories brand. She rents this historic life/work loft in Victoria that's filled with cool, stylish, and intentional furniture and decor objects.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 25, 2022
The Best Minimalist Sofas You Can Buy Right Now
Shopping
Get ready to revel in clean lines and neutral tones.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Mar 24, 2022
B&A: A 500-Square-Foot Studio Looks Fully New Thanks to a Mantel, Molding & More
Interior designer Nicole Arruda's whole rental studio apartment is proof of how much architectural interest and beauty you can add to a space with just a few details.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 16, 2022
A 230-Square-Foot NYC Studio Doesn't Feel Too Small at All
Video House Tour
Thanks to light colors, smart storage ideas, and intentional dividing of "zones," Kristy Marhin has done an amazing job of creating a cozy home in just 230 square feet.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 14, 2022
Before and After: This Small Rental Apartment's Renovation Only Cost $3k
Tessa started Tessa Ariane Design, which focuses on affordable design work, in "response to how out of touch the interior design industry can be with what most folks actually need. We are all impacted by our environments, and I really believe we need to prioritize providing solutions for renters, folks in small spaces, and within realistic budgets that don’t leave anyone behind," she says.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 9, 2022
This 642-Square-Foot Chicago Studio Contains a Creative DIY Moss Art Piece
Kevin Coleman shares this 642-square-foot, "Geometric Minimalism" style studio apartment with his dog, Langston.
Sarah Crowley
Feb 17, 2022
A Family of Five's Home Is Minimal, Organized & Full of Smart Small Space Tips
Video House Tour
Misella and Angga run Lumalamp, a handmade origami lampshade business, out of their home, this 700-square-foot apartment they renovated themselves and share with their three young kids.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 15, 2022
This Family's 280-Square-Foot Skoolie Has a Beautiful, Must-See Bathroom
Nicknamed "the Bicoastal Bus," this skoolie's style is Palm Springs meets Miami.
Erin Derby
Feb 9, 2022
A Renovated Detroit House Has Some of the Most Gorgeous Marble in the Kitchen
Inspired by spaces within Europe like in France, Denmark, or Italy, Stephen and Christina's entire home has been gorgeously remodeled.
Diana Paulson
Feb 4, 2022
A Pro Organizer's Home Has Inspiringly Clutter-Free Cabinets, Closets and More
Name: Janelle Williams, husband Darrell Williams, and three children ages 19, 16, and 11 Location: Annapolis, MarylandSize: 2600 square feet Type of Home: Single Family HouseYears lived in: 5 years, ownedStarting the year off by touring the homes (and drawers, pantries, closets, and more behind-the-scenes spots) of professional organizers, small space dwellers, and other design experts has become a tradition on Apartment Therapy.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 25, 2022
A Pro Organizer's House Is Comfortable & Calm Thanks to Neutrals & Tidy Storage
Thanks to a lot of creams, natural stone, natural wood, indoor plants, and organized spaces, Michele Vig's tidy home has an overall feel of being calm, cozy, and peaceful.
Adrienne Breaux
Jan 21, 2022