I Tested ‘The World’s Smallest Desk Treadmill’ and It’s a Dream for Small-Space Living
It's the perfect fitness find for my tiny studio — and affordable, too!
Sep 11, 2023
10 Clothing Storage Containers That’ll Keep Out-of-Season Garments Neatly Packed
See our top bins, baskets, and under-bed solutions.
Sep 6, 2023
This 590-Square-Foot Washington House for Sale Has No Bathroom
“If the human race had to leave Earth and colonize Mars, I feel like this is what we’d be living in.”
Sep 6, 2023
18 Seriously Smart Ways to Squeeze Every Inch Out of Your Bedroom Storage
Here are seven smart ways to fit more storage in your bedroom without making it feel too cramped.
Sep 5, 2023
7 Smart Ideas for Decorating the Space Under the Stairs
We love a good nook.
Sep 5, 2023
11 Things Everyone Should Have Somewhere in Their Studio Apartment
Living
Every square foot counts.
Sep 5, 2023
This Chic Charging C-Table Is a Must-Have for Small Spaces (Bonus: It’s 50% Off!)
During a weekend of great deals, this is one of our favorites!
Sep 1, 2023
11 Editor-Loved Bathroom Staples for Creating a Tranquil, Organized Space
These are also perfect for small spaces.
Aug 30, 2023
Peek Inside a $3,000 NYC Studio with 6-Foot Ceilings & the Tiniest Shower
Tall people need not apply.
Aug 28, 2023
A Writer's Brooklyn Home Uses Black and White Geometric Shapes to Catch Your Eye
Tours
Joey Skladany, a freelance food, travel, and lifestyle writer, found his one-bedroom Brooklyn apartment with a little luck, timing, and resolve.
Aug 25, 2023
Some Cities Might Build Tiny Houses in Parking Lots — Here’s Why
17 similar communities are currently in development across the United States.
Aug 22, 2023
This Game-Changing Bathroom Scrubber Saved My Shower and My Back (Bonus: It’s on Sale!)
Shopping
If only I'd gotten it sooner!
Aug 21, 2023
This Is What to Invest in First for a Bedroom, According to Experts
Style
A wise furniture splurge will take you far.
Aug 18, 2023
5 Ridiculous, Tiny NYC Apartment Listings We've Seen So Far This Year
News & Culture
No sinks, shared bathrooms, and more.
Aug 18, 2023
10 Corner Cabinets That Create Extra Storage in Unused Spaces
There’s a cabinet for every budget.
Aug 18, 2023
Peek Inside This 378-Square-Foot Tiny House That Used to Be a Garage
News & Culture
This former garage has more amenities than most one-bedroom apartments.
Aug 17, 2023
Peek Inside a $2,500 NYC Apartment That Doesn’t Have a Kitchen Sink
“It has everything BUT the kitchen sink!”
Aug 15, 2023
A 615-Square-Foot Portland Rental Is Full of DIYs and Clever Rental Hacks
News
Gretchen's superpower is finding amazing pieces for her home on a budget. Through thrifting and DIY, she's been able to find stylish items AND make incredible additions to complete her trendy Portland one-bedroom apartment.
Aug 10, 2023
This Family of Five Lives Large in a 650-Square-Foot One-Bedroom Rental
Jenny Davis and her husband, Cory, have rented this one-bedroom, 650-square-foot apartment for 15 years. They share the home with their three kids, their cat Leo, and their bearded dragon, Rexy.
Aug 9, 2023
These 4 Ingenious Hacks Make This Small NYC Rental Feel Bigger Than It Is
Tours
Kirsten takes design inspiration from interior decorating books. Living in New York, space and layouts are often an issue. But Kirsten decided to prioritize fashion over practicality when she put her dresser in her kitchen.
Aug 9, 2023
When Rent Prices Rose, This New Yorker Found a 320-Square-Foot Steal in Brooklyn
Tours
When muralist Maggie's rent was going to increase $1200 a month, she knew it was time to move. After looking everywhere, she found an affordable spot in Greenpoint, spending the past six months adding tons of color AND creating her own closet storage.
Aug 8, 2023
Faux Wallpaper and Cool Furniture Abound in this Gorgeous Apartment
Designer Alvin Wayne lives in this 800-square-foot apartment he's transformed from a plain white box into a warm, personality-filled rental.
Aug 7, 2023
10 Small Living Rooms That Make Space for a Dining Table, Too
It's time to get creative with these tricks that will help you fit a dining area in even the smallest of living spaces.
Aug 4, 2023
These $5 Target Bins Are the Organizing All-Stars of My Tiny Bathroom
Style
This is probably the most affordable and functional thing in my bathroom.
Aug 1, 2023
These Small Backyard Pools Show How to Make a Splash in the Tiniest Spaces
You don't have to have a big backyard to fit in a pool—and if you do have a big backyard, the pool doesn't have to take up the entire thing.
Aug 1, 2023
10 Wallpaper Ideas for Small Spaces
Most people's knee jerk reaction is to douse the room with as much white as possible to make it feel bigger and more airy. But that rule doesn't always ring true.
Oct 22, 2018
Are You Ready to Meet the Grand Prize Winner of the Small/Cool Contest?
Small/Cool Contest
It’s giving champion-worthy decor ideas.
Jul 27, 2023
How Many Functions Can One Tiny Living Area Serve? Meet This Winning Studio
Small/Cool Contest
This Small/Cool Contest category winner seriously *works*.
Jul 27, 2023
The Small/Cool Contest Vibe Winner’s Home Is Like a Little Jewel Box
SmallCool Contest
And you’ll want to visit ASAP.
Jul 27, 2023
“Unlivable” Myrtle Beach Tiny Houses Are Listed for $1.8 Million
One of them doesn’t have running water and neither of them has space for a bed.
Jul 25, 2023
The “Most Beautiful Dorm” at Harvard Gets Compared to Hogwarts
“Look at what Rory Gilmore turned down.”
Jul 24, 2023
This Van Conversion Is So Chic, It Could Be a 5-Star Hotel
The tiny lifestyle entails living with less, but it can still be luxurious.
Jul 21, 2023
Peek Inside a 408-Square-Foot Tennessee Tiny House for Sale That Sleeps 6
If you can get past the sticker shock, you’ll love everything this lakefront property has to offer.
Jul 20, 2023
10 Clever Small-Space Storage Hacks I Use While Living on a Sailboat
Organize & Clean
Storing things on little hammocks has done wonders for me.
Jul 18, 2023
Home Depot Is Selling a 288-Square-Foot Tiny Home for Under $6K
It has the potential to be a quaint tiny home or a dedicated office or hobby space.
Jul 14, 2023
This Father-Son Duo Turned an Old Shed into a “Tiny Mansion”
It might just be the world's largest tiny home.
Jul 13, 2023
140-Square-Foot California Tiny House Is Under $2K a Month
The home is the size of an average parking spot.
Jul 12, 2023
Jasmine Roth Squeezes So Many Space-Saving Features into This Small Space
When you’re small-space living, every square inch counts.
Jul 11, 2023
Voting for Our 2023 Small/Cool Content Is Officially Open!
We can’t wait to see which space takes home the grand prize.
Jul 10, 2023
These Tiny Apartments in Japan Are Actually Under Train Tracks
It’s hard to believe that a place so cozy is actually located under a rail line.
Jul 7, 2023
This Amazon Tiny House Is $6K and Looks Like a Barn
There’s a small compartment that will be perfect for storage.
Jul 7, 2023
These 7 Small Outdoor Spaces Prove That Yours Has Potential
Tours
All it takes is a little creativity.
Jun 30, 2023
These TikTokers Built an Actual Tiny House Inside a Home Depot
Please don’t try anything like this in your local home improvement store.
Jun 29, 2023
This 205-Square-Foot Tiny Home Is on the Market for $195,000
News & Culture
It’s nearly $1,000 per square foot.
Jun 27, 2023
Urban Outfitters’ New Collection Is Packed with Modern Small-Space Furniture
Style
And it starts at $10!
Jun 26, 2023
This TikToker’s Tiny House Is So Small, He Uses a Swing to WFH
You could say it’s all about balancing work and play.
Jun 18, 2023
The 15 Best Sources for Outfitting Your Small Space
Designers agree that double-duty items and clever repurposing are your small-space best friends.
Jun 16, 2023
8 Organizing & Cleaning Solutions a Small-Space Expert Always Recommends to Clients
They're pretty much all game-changers.
Jun 14, 2023
Here’s How to Make a Coat Closet Work Harder in a Small Space
Style
Fake it ‘til you make it.
Jun 13, 2023
This 2-in-1 Amazon Bench Transforms into a Small-Space Picnic Table
Style
It’s transformable and only costs $160!
Jun 13, 2023
A Clever Homeowner Makes This 248-Square-Foot Studio Feel Spacious
Tours
A DIY separation wall makes a huge difference in breaking up the space.
Jun 9, 2023
How to Layout 4 Tricky Bedroom Floorplans with Two Twin Beds
An interior designer sketches up four super smart solutions for fitting a pair of twin beds into room shapes that could prove difficult.
Jun 8, 2023
This $29 Amazon Find Is the Most Asked About Item in My Home
It's the unsung hero of my tiny kitchen.
Jun 7, 2023
9 Alcove Beds: The Perfect Space-Saving Solution for Small Bedrooms
We dream of dozing away in one of these charming, tucked-away sleeping spots.
Jun 7, 2023
The $20 Shelf That Saves My Small Bathroom from Countertop Clutter
Living
My skincare collection has never looked so cute.
Jun 6, 2023
Peek Inside This 77 SF NYC Apartment for $2350
This small space in Manhattan is missing one important necessity.
Jun 5, 2023
B&A: 5 Renter-Friendly DIYs Gave This Small Balcony a Stylish New Look
Home Projects
It’s renter-friendly, too!
Jun 2, 2023
This Couple’s Camper Van Makeover Is Straight Out of a Fairytale
If you’ve ever dreamed of packing up a camper van and spending some time on the open road, one couple has plenty of design inspiration to help you live out your free-spirit dreams.
Jun 2, 2023
B&A: A Smart Redo Makes This 1969 A-Frame’s Kitchen Feel Much Larger
This tiny A-frame kitchen’s redo is timeless and small-space efficient.
May 30, 2023
6 Clever Ways to Convert Your Closet into a Bedroom
There are plenty of ways to make the most of limited space with lots of clever conversions, like alcove beds to IKEA furniture hacks, and of course, a closet-turned-bedroom. Using a sizable closet as an additional sleeping space is a budget-friendly way to squeeze more life out of your existing space, even if it’s small. Take a look at these ideas to help you to eke out a bit more room, and create cozy sleeping nooks in the process.
May 27, 2023
This Handy 2-in-1 Steamer and Iron Makes Traveling Wrinkle-Free A Breeze (Bonus: It’s On Sale!)
You'll never travel without it ever again.
May 25, 2023
This 250-Square-Foot NYC Studio Has a Walk-in Closet
With the push of a button, this small space transforms.
May 23, 2023
10 Small Bedroom Office Ideas to Make Your Sleep Space Work Harder
Style
You’ll rest easy in these workspace-bedroom hybrids — I promise!
May 21, 2023
This $40 IKEA KALLAX Bookshelf Belongs in Your Bedroom and Here’s Why
Style
See the KALLAX as you haven’t seen it before.
May 19, 2023
This Drill-Free $13 Organizer Stores Stemmed Glasses Without Cluttering Your Cabinets
Shopping
This find is perfect for renters.
May 18, 2023
How This Atlanta Homeowner Saves Money by Living in Her Backyard Tiny House
She got the idea of building her own tiny house, so she could rent out her entire house full-time.
May 17, 2023
This 80-Square-Foot NYC Apartment Is the Size of a Parking Space
She paid just $650 per month for rent.
May 15, 2023
This TikToker Has Not One, but Two Secret Rooms Inside Her Closet
She was asked to share a secret room tour after she posted a viral TikTok showing where she’d hide if the zombie apocalypse hit (and her hiding spot takes the first prize).
May 15, 2023
This Couple Lives in a 59-Foot Narrow Houseboat — Peek Inside
Fancy living on the water? Well, you might need to be prepared to make some adjustments and embrace a smaller space.
May 10, 2023
The $39 Find That’ll Add So Much Extra Storage Space to Your Tiny Bathroom
It stays out of the way, too!
May 9, 2023