Cat sitting on bed with pink and white quilt, separated from living area by fabric room divider.
A 400-Square-Foot NYC Studio Is Dreamy Thanks to Chic Rental-Friendly UpdatesTours
“My space is slightly cluttered, but also intentional. Everything has a place. Nothing matches perfectly, but goes together. It’s my little urban cottage,” writes Claudia.
Feb 3, 2025
A 380-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Went from “Bland” to Colorful and KitschyTours
“Making a small space work efficiently, and not being afraid of color, is definitely a result of my having embraced New York culture, which allows for any type of style experimentation,” writes Kim Narby.
Jan 28, 2025
This “Lifeless ’80s” Kitchen’s Makeover Adds Fun and Drama (for Under $4,000!)Home Projects
The renter decided to lean in to the features her apartment came with.
Jan 11, 2025
In a $200 Redo, A “Stuck in 2009” Studio Kitchen Got the Dreamiest BacksplashHome Projects
The renter calls it a "mini renovation."
Dec 21, 2024
This 375-Square-Foot Apartment Feels Spacious (Thanks to 3 Skylights!)Tours
The renter even teaches yoga classes in the living room.
Dec 4, 2024
This Cozy 450-Square-Foot Studio Rents for $1,560 a Month (in a Big City!)Tours
Tour an elegant yet cozy studio apartment located in Toronto that rents for $1,560 a month.
Dec 3, 2024
An LA Studio Went from “Sparse, Possibly Haunted” to "Playful, Colorful Oasis"Tours
The studio’s in an almost 100-year-old building in the heart of Hollywood and while only 485-square-feet big, is a "total dream: exposed brick, stunning windows that swing open, the original built-in 1920s vanity.”
Nov 25, 2024
A “Glam Scandi”-Style Portland Studio Has a Delightful DIY DividerTours
Rachel has been renting this small Portland for three years and has DIYed quite a bit in the space. She refinished furniture, made a pendant light, and even created mirrors, too.
Nov 21, 2024
A “Dull and Lifeless” 450-Square-Foot NYC Studio Is Now Gorgeous and Playful Tours
When Sin Ying Tracy Leung first bought this small apartment, it was “old, dull, and lifeless,” but three years later it’s now a colorful, playful, eclectic, and warm home.
Nov 11, 2024
A “Boring” 275-Square-Foot NYC Studio Is Now Happy, Cozy, and Cat-FriendlyTours
"It may seem a bit cluttered to some, but I love it!" exclaims Melanie, who shares this tiny studio with her cute cat. "Maximalism isn't for everyone, but I keep it clean!"
Nov 6, 2024
I Can’t Believe How Big a 420-Square-Foot Studio Feels Thanks to All the LightTours
Rhea knows a thing or two about living in a small space; she’s made a stylish but functional home in this 420-square-foot studio apartment.
Nov 5, 2024
The Renter of This Studio Considered the Deposit a “Personality Fee”Tours
Juan De Anda “built shelves into the awkward spaces in walls, had custom storage seating made to measure, and even turned hinged doors into sliding barn doors.”
Oct 30, 2024
I Love How Cozy and Cute This 505-Square-Foot NYC Studio Apartment Is Tours
Salome Mergia's Upper West Side studio was furnished a lot from places like Housing Works, Salvation Army, Goodwill, and other vintage spots.
Oct 8, 2024
See How an Actor Created “Functional Tranquility” in a 550-Square-Foot Brooklyn Tours
After decluttering and downsizing, Matthew Jeffers embraced this small studio’s natural flow to create a personal retreat — what he calls “functional tranquility.”
Oct 7, 2024
This Might Be the Most Brilliantly Designed Studio Apartment I’ve Ever Seen Tours
Jasmine Espinoza actually grew up in this building and was able to get a deal on this small but cozy studio apartment: $1,500-a-month rent!
Sep 23, 2024
See How This Couple (and Dog!) Stylishly Share a Seriously Small StudioTours
Natalie, her wife, and their dog have moved eight times within the last 12 years, but I feel like this beautiful small studio might be their home for a while.
Sep 20, 2024
This Teeny 330-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Rents for $1300 a Month Tours
See inside this teeny rental apartment that Ria has made feel cozy despite the small size.
Sep 3, 2024
A 500-Square-Foot San Francisco Studio Is Bohemian and Eclectic Tours
Tour this small San Fran studio apartment in a 1906 Edwardian building with ornate molding and gothic door hardware.
Aug 15, 2023
A Renter Describes Her 423-Square-Foot Studio as ‘Preschool Chic’Tours
See inside Gina Fuchs’ small Brooklyn studio apartment that’s full of color, tchotchkes, small-space design ideas, and perhaps most importantly, a ton of fun!
Aug 16, 2023
The Bathroom Sold This Renter on Her 415-Square-Foot Queens StudioTours
“I know it might sound silly to pick an apartment because of its bathroom, but finding an apartment with a decent bathroom is really difficult in NY,” writes Jhenene.
Aug 14, 2023
A “Dreary” New York City Kitchen Gets a Space-Savvy Makeover (It’s So Bold!)Home Projects
The custom wallpaper is the cherry on top.
Aug 10, 2024
This Studio Apartment Gets Luxe Library Vibes Thanks to a $320 ProjectHome Projects
“The day I toured the place, I made a mental note that this little alcove would be perfect for built-in shelves to showcase my book collection, and the rest is history!” the renter says.
Aug 4, 2024
“Psychedelic Rococo” and “Bubblegum Renaissance” Describe This Apartment’s VibesTours
See inside a rental that transformed from a “completely empty, all-gray, kinda crusty box” to a “Lisa Frank and Y2K vibe.”
Jul 31, 2024
The Striking Green Paint in This Home Is One of the Best I've SeenTours
Decorator Barbara Campbell isn’t a “white wall” person; instead she insists on being surrounded by “uplifting, welcoming color.”
Jul 1, 2024
This 350-Square-Foot Studio's Decor Started with an Internet-Famous CouchTours
Fernanda Clark landed THE vintage orange couch used in Jeremy Allen White’s viral Calvin Klein ad.
Jun 11, 2024
This NYC Kitchen Got a French Countryside-Inspired Makeover (The Cabinets Look New!)Home Projects
It’s possible to make rental brown cabinets look chic.
Jun 3, 2024
This $450 Rental Kitchen Transformation Has "Main Character" EnergyHome Projects
This transformation brought a cold kitchen to life.
May 14, 2024
Wild Wallpaper Changes the Entire Vibe of This Rental Bathroom (Instantly!)
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“Everyone loves the surprise,” the renter says.
May 2, 2024
This New Yorker’s Been Renting a Tiny Studio Apartment for 10 Years Tours
Amanda Phillips pays $2389 a month for her 425-square-foot studio apartment in Manhattan’s Rose Hill.
Apr 26, 2024
This 480-Square-Foot Apartment Is a “Little Slice of NYC Heaven”Tours
There's a brilliant cat litter box solution in this small Upper West Side studio apartment too!
Apr 23, 2024
A One-Wall IKEA Hack Triples the Storage in This “Shoebox” Apartment
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The makeover uses three types of IKEA shelves to create a super practical storage wall.
Apr 22, 2024
This Dated “Pinkish-Beige” Bathroom Gets a Makeover with Vintage Flair
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The new tile feels much more era-appropriate.
Apr 9, 2024
A “Boring White Box” Bedroom Gets a Palm Springs-Style Transformation
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“It feels just like a Palm Springs hotel, which was the exact vibe I was going for,” this DIYer says.
Apr 1, 2024
A Studio Living Room Has Clever Layout & Furniture Hacks
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s a master class in bold colors and layout planning.
Mar 24, 2024
This IKEA-Filled 410-Square-Foot Studio Looks So High-EndTours
Steven Russell describes his Chicago studio apartment's decor style as "Frasier, but a studio."
Mar 21, 2024
This Renter Made Her Denver Studio Feel So Much Bigger with This Subtle TrickTours
Emily Ann Salles’ challenge was "how to turn the corporate-feeling 500-square-foot box into something cozy that would make me (and my dog!) feel at home in our new city.”
Mar 12, 2024
See How This Dining Nook Redo Packs in So Much Hidden Storage
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Who knew you could do this in a studio?
Mar 1, 2024
See the “Soaring Ceilings” in This Historic Studio Apartment in LyonTours
“The moment I walked into the studio I was in love,” homeowner Caroline Conner shares.
Mar 1, 2024
A "Beyond Busted" Studio Kitchen Gets a Cozy Two-Day Makeover (for $1,400!)
Projects & Improvements
Yes, dark colors can work in a small space.
Feb 24, 2024
See Why This Teeny 313-Square-Foot Studio Is Nicknamed the "Sailor's Den"Tours
Tour a small studio decorated with a coastal, colorful, maximalist style and decorated with with pieces designed by LGBTQIA+ artists.
Feb 13, 2024
See How a Windowless Kitchen Gets a Bright New Look (for $250!)
Projects & Improvements
You won’t believe how much a can of paint can transform a space.
Feb 2, 2024
This 215-Square-Foot Dorm Room Is Packed with Smart Small-Space IdeasTours
Medical student Su Tashan turned to DIY projects and budget buys to transform her teeny dorm room into a maximalist, cozy, "dopamine decor" home.
Jan 30, 2024
See Inside a 400-Square-Foot Boston Studio That Rents for $2050 a MonthTours
See how this renter decorated her small Boston studio apartment with ultra-minimal, calming vibes.
Jan 25, 2024
This Renter Pays $1,500 a Month for a 509-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Tours
See inside a small studio that feels larger, thanks to high ceilings, big windows, and smart storage ideas.
Jan 24, 2024
See This Studio Apartment’s DIY Dining Nook That "Broke the Internet" Tours
The biggest challenge for Mallory Wackerman was adding interest to a one-room, new-build white box of a studio apartment.
Jan 22, 2024
A “Giant Pink Bookcase” Makes This Studio Apartment Feel Spacious
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Ashley literally mapped out every square inch of her home to curate the best layout
Jan 8, 2024
This 90-Year-Old, 290-Square-Foot Studio's Redo Is Renter-Friendly
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Designer Drew Michael Scott refreshed this plain, “white box” 290-square-foot studio apartment with secondhand finds and a DIY headboard.
Jan 5, 2024
An Old Boat House Is Now a Cozy 296-Square-Foot Backyard Tiny Home
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See how an old boat house was transformed into a tiny but cozy and cute backyard tiny home that’s less than 300 square feet in size.
Dec 14, 2023
A 194-Square-Foot Barcelona Apartment Works, Thanks to Transforming Built-Ins
The key to this teeny home's success is the long wall of built-ins, which lets the home transform into different rooms throughout the day.
Dec 12, 2023
This Tiny Brooklyn Studio's Got a Ginormous, Glossy Black Fireplace
Tour this software engineer's 280-square-foot studio apartment in Crown Heights that rents for $2150 a month.
Dec 6, 2023
A 450-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Was Furnished for Just $1,900
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Sonam Dolker was born in Nepal, raised in Queens, and has spent her 20s in Brooklyn, with the last year in this small but stylish studio apartment.
Nov 28, 2023
Smart Design Makes a Teeny Spanish Apartment Feel Much Larger
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Architect Iñigo Gómez brilliantly designed this teeny space, and the gorgeous terrace helps make small-space living luxurious.
Nov 21, 2023
This Colorful 450-Square-Foot Vancouver Studio Is Definitely Not Maximalist
“It is the perfect size for living alone and is my happy place — I love coming home to the space,” Melissa Verdicchio writes of her home.
Nov 13, 2023
A 450-Square-Foot Upper West Side Studio Is Small but Welcoming
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See how this renter made his Upper West Side studio apartment feel playful and comfortable despite the small size.
Oct 27, 2023
A 220-Square-Foot Barcelona Rental Studio Is a Cozy and Organized Nest
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See how this renter tackled the challenge of small-space living and created a minimal-maximal home in just 220 square feet.
Oct 19, 2023
A Graphic Designer's 290-Square-Foot London Studio Is Small but Stylish
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Tour the cozy, creative, thrifted, clean, and urban style of this small, rented studio apartment.
Oct 10, 2023
A Small Studio Has Clever Room Dividers and a Balcony Projector
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The lovely balcony is perfect for cozy movie nights.
Oct 5, 2023
A Modern Barcelona Studio Apartment Has the Sexiest Archway
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Tour a former artist’s studio transformed into a small but stylish home for digital artist & creative director Pol Solà.
Oct 4, 2023
Smart Space Planning Opened Up a 285-Square-Foot Hong Kong Studio
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Cris Batula helped design this teeny studio apartment, which is eclectic, maximalist, and feels larger than it actually is.
Oct 2, 2023
This Studio Apartment’s Design Is "College Kid Gen-Z IKEA Chic"
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Renters Morgan Vaca and her boyfriend, Landry, have even become best friends with their landlords.
Sep 22, 2023
Professional Stager Jason Saft Transformed His 475-Square-Foot Studio
See how professional stager Jason Saft reimagined his 475-square-foot studio apartment without fully renovating it.
Sep 18, 2023
A 405-Square-Foot Studio Feels Bigger Thanks to a Skillful Layout
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Cara and her dog, Sterling, share this small studio apartment in Philadelphia’s Center City neighborhood.
Sep 11, 2023
A Small, $1400-a-Month Chicago Studio Apartment Cost $2500 to Furnish
Rodney Perez decorated their 600-square-foot apartment to be a reflection of themselves.
Aug 2, 2023
A 511-Square-Foot Boston Studio Apartment Is Warm and Inviting
Colorful prints pop among the cool-toned modern, rustic furniture in this studio apartment.
Jul 24, 2023
This Colorful 450-Square-Foot Hollywood Studio Is Magical
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It’s a maximalist space with a “generous sprinkling of bohemian influences.”
Jul 17, 2023
A Philadelphia Renter Pays $1,250 Monthly for This Sunny Studio Apartment
It's a "creative homebody's safe space" for Chaereen Pak and her two cats.
Jul 14, 2023
East Meets West in This Small Chicago Studio Apartment
See inside this 600-square-foot Chicago rental of a Pakistani American woman who mixed both U.S. and Southeast Asian decor styles.
Jul 7, 2023
Coastal Grandmother Meets Eclectic Farmhouse in This 200-Square-Foot Apartment
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Ashley Watson’s beautiful and cozy apartment is the ultimate retreat from the chaos of New York City.
Jun 30, 2023
A 350-Square-Foot Austin Studio Apartment Is Tiny, but Colorful and Bright
William Swinton-Ginsberg has been renting this studio apartment in Austin's Cherrywood neighborhood for four years, and built the kitchen table, which has a round gap that was designed to wrap around a cement column.
Jun 16, 2023