This 522-Square-Foot Studio Successfully Makes Distinct Areas in Just One Room
A lover of bright colors and mixed textures, Madison can’t commit to any one color or style so she just buys what she loves and makes it work together beautifully.
Jul 9, 2021
Two People Share This 437-Square-Foot Scandi-Inspired NYC Studio
With only 437 square feet in her studio apartment, Kelcey Harris knew she needed to keep things light and bright, but also wanted the furniture and decor to feel welcoming instead of cold or stark.
Jul 8, 2021
This 248-Square-Foot Studio Is Gorgeous and a Small/Cool Winner
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Courtney and Jules rent this 248-square-foot studio apartment in New York's West Village... and they've done an amazing job creating a functional AND beautiful home.
Jul 2, 2021
170-Square-Foot Manhattan Studio Is Tiny But Intentional
Because Barbara has no couch and only her bed, she uses rolled-up blankets and a million pillows to transform her bed into a couch each day.
Jun 30, 2021
The Smartest, Most Stylish Homes Under 350 Square Feet We've Seen This Year
If you're considering downsizing, but aren't ready to sacrifice your style, these clever and super stylish homes are all smaller than 350 square feet and PACKED with ideas and inspiration.
Jun 28, 2021
This Apartment Is So Creative & Colorful It Doesn't Feel Small at All
Living on her own has given Renata the opportunity to decorate to her heart's content and really explore her style.
Jun 23, 2021
A Studio Combines Clever Storage Ideas & Smart Space Planning
Creative director Willow Rothbart's style in her small Los Angeles studio apartment's style is a mix of industrial, minimalist, and a touch of transitional.
Jun 21, 2021
A Teeny & Chic NYC Studio Apartment Has an Amazing DIY Backyard
When Carley first moved into this small studio apartment, the "backyard" only had a picnic table and a chain link fence. After a trip to Lowe's and a few hundred bucks' worth of lumber, she built a fence and crafted the perfect outdoor living space.
Jun 14, 2021
Folding Furniture Help Two People Share a Minimal, Cozy 193-Square-Foot Studio
A folding chair and folding tables bring flexibility to this teeny studio apartment shared by Daryl and his fiancée.
May 29, 2021
9 Things You Learn Living in a Tiny Studio Apartment
Four people each living in studio apartments that are only 350 square feet, share their very best, useful, and absolutely timeless lessons you'll learn when living in a studio apartment, whether you’ve been there 9 months or 9 years.
May 25, 2021
11 of the Most Inspiring, Idea-Packed Studio Apartments We've Seen This Year
These studios are small on square footage but big on smarts.
May 19, 2021
This 400-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Is a Slice of Paris in Brooklyn
When longtime New York City resident and Francophile Meghan Donovan moved to her new apartment last August, she knew right off the bat that she wanted to create her own slice of Paris in Brooklyn.
May 19, 2021
A Small Studio Has a Cool Renter-Friendly Small-Space TV Stand
Inspired by Bauhaus and Scandinavian designs, Kristen Rosario blended the two designs to create a truly vibrant, clean, and minimalist space.
May 13, 2021
B&A: A 500-Square-Foot Rental Is a Dreamy Paris-Inspired Pied-à-Terre
Heather has spent the last 14 months redoing every inch of this small rental studio apartment on a budget.
May 11, 2021
A San Francisco Studio Fits Over 40 Plants in Just 400 Square Feet
Annabelle purposefully chose white furniture pieces, accented with gold and light wood tones, to maximize space and evoke a sense of airiness in her small rental studio apartment.
May 10, 2021
A 250-Square-Foot NYC Studio Was a Home and Workspace for This Couple
It is the "quintessential New York studio."
May 5, 2021
A 350-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Is Tiny But Fits A Lot of Amenities
Tisha's Toronto rental apartment is small, but she's got room for a cozy couch, a kitchen island, and a workout pole, and the apartment even came with a cute clawfoot tub!
May 4, 2021
A 400-Square-Foot Studio's Smart Layout & Storage Make It Feel Larger
Even though this Denver studio apartment is small, it feels like it has distinct rooms like a bedroom, dining, office, and living thanks to a good layout and the use of open and closed storage.
Apr 28, 2021
A 500-Square-Foot San Diego Studio Hides a Handful of Smart Small Space Ideas
Katie rearranged her studio apartment thousands of times to make it seem separate from the bedroom area.
Apr 19, 2021
A 290-Square-Foot Amsterdam Studio Uses Color to Create Distinct Zones
Karst started with a neutral blank canvas when he began renting this tiny studio, which he's filled with plants, thrifted finds, and cool murals.
Apr 19, 2021
A 325-Square-Foot NYC Studio Uses Light and White to Feel Larger
Chad used light colors to make their small space seem larger, open, and airy.
Apr 13, 2021
B&A: A Trashed, 62-Square-Foot Vintage Camper Is Now Totally Adorable
Conan and Katherine bought this falling apart vintage camper for $600, and have spent the last year or so DIYing an adorable home-away-from-home, inside and out.
Apr 9, 2021
You Have to See Inside This Teeny Tiny NYC Rooftop Studio
This tiny 350-square-foot studio loft with laid-back vibes and tons of windows sits on the top of a tall building, glistening in the sky.
Apr 1, 2021
A 380-Square-Foot San Diego Studio Is FULL of Incredible DIY Projects
Living in 380 square feet required Danielle to ditch her walk-in closet, live minimally, and get creative with DIY projects to make a small home beautiful and functional.
Mar 29, 2021
This Artist Has Maximized Every Inch of Her 350-Square-Foot NYC Studio
And it's positively PACKED with clever budget decorating DIY ideas!
Mar 25, 2021
A 180-Square-Foot Studio Squeezes in an Impressive Amount of Separate "Zones"
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There's an entryway, living area, dining area, library/office area, and sleeping area!
Mar 23, 2021
This Designer Uses Color to Create Distinct Areas in Her Small Studio
Instead of using heavy or bulky room dividers, Abigail was able to maximize all 415 square feet of her tiny studio apartment and create an entryway, living room, dining room, bar, bedroom, and office!
Mar 22, 2021
A 500-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Was Furnished for About $300
Sylvia's Crown Heights studio apartment proves it's possible to be eco-friendly, buy used, and not get bedbugs in NYC!
Mar 19, 2021
A Bright 260-Square-Foot NYC Studio Apartment Feels Much Larger
The biggest challenge was mastering the layout of a studio apartment and figuring out my storage situation. Using underbed storage for cameras, photo supplies, and out-of-season clothing saved the day!
Mar 17, 2021
B&A: A 220-Square-Foot School Bus Was Turned into a Cozy Home for $7K
Architecture and landscape architecture graduate student Caleb Brackney bought a 36’ 1995 Thomas International school bus on Facebook Marketplace in February 2020 for $3K. The rest of his only 10k budget he spent on turning the bus to a tiny house one wheels.
Mar 16, 2021
A 250-Square-Foot Backyard Studio Apartment Is a Dreamy Plant-Filled Cottage
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This little in-law studio is behind a house and it's perfect and right down the street from a cute little downtown area.
Mar 12, 2021
B&A: This Renter Used Paint to Make a Small Studio Look Way Bigger
Painting was a budget-friendly way for Angie Eng to elevate her studio apartment, helping to keep the "rooms" aesthetically separate, but still fluid.
Mar 9, 2021
This 450-Square-Foot Apartment Proves You Can Be a Maximalist in a Small Space
Decorating her home is an outlet for her creative energy and most of the brightly colored paintings scattered throughout the space are her own.
Mar 4, 2021
This Adorable Pair of Tiny Houses Makes Small Living Look Stylish
Tim Davidson owns and lives in 270-square-foot Tiffany the Tiny House, but also owns another tiny house on the property that he rents out on Airbnb that he calls Shellmate Island Octagon Tiny Home, which is 320 square feet large.
Mar 3, 2021
B&A: A Small Studio's Closet Becomes a Functional & Cute Kitchenette
Lily Fuentez transformed her standard sliding-door-closet into a kitchenette using a storage cabinet from Home Depot and some creative use of shelving that is usually meant for under sinks.
Mar 3, 2021
A 300-Square-Foot Studio Manages a Sleek, Minimal Work-From-Home Spot
Living in a small studio apartment has made Senaida realize you don’t need a lot of space; you just need a little bit of creativity and storage options.
Feb 26, 2021
A 300-Square-Foot Micro Condo Makes Living Small Look Easy
For Mitch, going tiny was a way to minimize housing costs. "It also helps encourage me not to buy things I do not need, while being able to curate my space with nice things I really like. I like to call it 'tiny luxury.'"
Feb 22, 2021
A 350-Square-Foot NYC Studio Apartment Feels Larger Thanks to a Good Layout
The apartment came with a loft bed, which allowed Isabelle Eshraghi to create an entire living room and study space within the cramped square footage.
Feb 16, 2021
A 150-Square-Foot Studio Works Thanks to a Small But Sufficient Mini Kitchenette
Although the apartment has a mini fridge and no oven, Gina Luisa is able to cook full meals with a toaster convection oven and built-in hot plates on the counter.
Feb 10, 2021
A Renter Made Her Small Studio Feel Chic and Parisian on a Budget
Sarah describes her studio apartment as a mini palace. "It has the regal feel of a a kingdom (very much inspired by Palace of Versailles), the allure of a Parisian apartment on a summer afternoon, with a rich and luxurious decadent decor."
Feb 9, 2021
A Cozy 380-Square-Foot Condo Holds Tons of Space-Saving Ideas
From doubling the shades as a projector screen to a side table that can double as a coffee table, Vivian spent a lot of time taking measurements for this micro condo. "Just inches can make a huge difference for small spaces."
Feb 4, 2021
A 500-Square-Foot Studio Feels Larger Due to Earth Tones, Natural Woods & White
There's also an amazing space-saving and functional IKEA product that makes studio living easier!
Feb 3, 2021
A 427-Square-Foot Studio Shows How Relaxing & Cozy a One-Room Home Can Be
Picking a favorite room is an easy choice when living in a studio since all of your furniture is in one room!
Jan 30, 2021
A 400-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Fits a Ton of Color in a Small Space
Esi Agbemenu is drawn to fun, bold colors, big patterns, and glam accents.
Jan 26, 2021
A Couple and Their 70-Pound Dog Successfully Share a 318-Square-Foot Studio
Ashley scoured the internet for storage solutions for every inch of this apartment; there wasn’t one space that wasn’t fully utilized. They basically live in a hotel room that they've decorated!
Jan 26, 2021
A 180-Square-Foot Room Created a 'Modern English Cottage' Look on a Budget
Wendy Nguyen moved into this room in an attic after relocating to Vietnam from London, and the small space boasts plenty of tropical sunshine, a fantastic space-saving loft, and artificial greenery to create a cute cottage core vibe.
Jan 25, 2021
This 250-Square-Foot Studio Is an Example of How to Lay Out One Long Box
Brendan used a bookshelf to divide his narrow studio apartment, carving out a cozy little cocoon of a living room, and a bright little "millennial jungle" bedroom nook.
Jan 21, 2021
This Pro Organizer's 512-Square-Foot Studio Has Brilliant Storage Ideas
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Both uncluttered AND colorful, Faith Roberson's small studio apartment has brilliant storage ideas in the kitchen, bathroom, cabinets, drawers, and even the shower. She also has an amazing DIY art piece in her kitchen that may inspire your own project.
Jan 20, 2021
A 350-Square-Foot Studio Cleverly Repurposes a Clothing Rack as a Room Divider
Despite being one room, Liza Taney feels like she's created a place that feels like home in her super small New York City studio apartment.
Jan 19, 2021
This 450-Square-Foot Rental Is So Stunning You Can Hardly Believe It's a Studio
This magical 1930s studio apartment has original Spanish details including French glass doors, hardwood flooring, built-in wood bookshelves, purple-tiled bathroom, and glass door knobs. "The courtyard is accessed through French doors right off of the kitchen and feels as if you've entered a Nancy Meyers movie."
Jan 18, 2021
A 365-Square-Foot Paris Rental Studio Apartment Is Plant-Filled and Bohemian
Myriam uses mirrors, lots of plants, and her favorite color orange to make her small rental studio apartment a cozy and warm place where she can forget the outside world.
Jan 16, 2021
A 499-Square-Foot Montreal Studio Feels MUCH Larger Than It Actually Is
Despite the 499 square footage, its overall layout renders the space surprisingly open and comfortable.
Jan 13, 2021
A 210-Square-Foot Tiny House Didn’t Come with a Kitchen, So This Renter Made One
She used electric appliances and makeshift counter and storage to craft a kitchen, and also managed to fit storage for clothes, books, tchotchkes, couch, TV, and coffee table in the teeny "living room."
Jan 11, 2021
A 380-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Reimagined a Closet into a Bed Nook
Now that Ricardo is working from home, he reimagined one of his closets to create a sleeping nook with a platform bed with storage, allowing more room for a work station.
Jan 11, 2021
A 400-Square-Foot Studio Feels Larger Thanks to Multi-Functional Furniture
Michael got creative when it came to compartmentalizing functions without ruining the openness. Multi-functionality is at play everywhere: His desk doubles as a nightstand, bench as a coffee table, and dining table as counter space.
Jan 10, 2021
A Family of 6 Lives in a 60-Square-Foot Converted Van They Designed Themselves
Mika and Ryen spent many nights brainstorming and designing the layout of this van to make it a cozy and functional home for their family of six!
Jan 5, 2021
A 450-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Uses Plants & Bright Colors to Define Spaces
Hannah is a registered nurse, but loves to do DIY/interior design on the side. "I love having lots of plants and using bright colors to give spaces definition and character."
Jan 3, 2021
This Small/Cool Winner’s 280-Square-Foot Studio Feels So Much Larger Than It Is
KC Cibran's TINY 280-square-foot Manhattan studio apartment won the Tiny Bracket in 2020's Small/Cool competition, and really that's no surprise to anyone who's seen inside her "Tropical Boho and Cuban Abuela" style space.
Dec 30, 2020
A 320-Square-Foot Studio Features Smart Solutions & Affordable Art Ideas
The tiny studio has been a challenge for storage, especially because Nina has a lot of stuff, but it's forced her to be super clean and come up with smart organizational solutions.
Dec 29, 2020
A 300-Square-Foot Studio Goes from Work to Weekend Thanks to a Fold-Down Desk
Caitlin has been working from home during quarantine, and though she's only got 300 square feet to live and work in, she's come up with a creative way to transform her home when it's time to relax on the weekends.
Dec 18, 2020
This Hand-Built Tiny Bus Home Is Simply Stunning Inside
A fully off-grid home sleeps six comfortably, has a full kitchen, a custom six-foot foldable dining table, an office space, a bathroom with a shower, and more.
Dec 18, 2020
A 440-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Is Scandinavian-Inspired & Incredibly Serene
Carla Loo's apartment layout allows her to place furniture in a way that makes it functional as a living and working space.
Dec 14, 2020
A 235-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Hides a GREAT Wall-Mounted Work-From-Home Desk
Suddenly having to work and spend all her time in this tiny studio apartment pushed Emily to do a complete overhaul of her space to make it as comfortable, bright, spacious, and pleasant to spend time in as possible!
Dec 9, 2020
A 375-Square-Foot Studio's Organized Thanks to a Variety of Storage Solutions
Patrick was able to approach the design of this small space with creative solutions that maximize its functionality, efficiency, and style... without losing his rental deposit.
Dec 9, 2020
A 495-Square-Foot Studio Is Easily Rearranged Thanks to Smart Furniture Choices
Farida Talaat filled her studio with lightweight furniture so she can change the layout often, like Tetris.
Dec 9, 2020
B&A: A Dated '90s Houseboat Is Now a Modern, Bright Floating Tiny House
Interior stylist Joyce Wang and her partner Sean took on the renovation of this 200-square-foot 1992 Holiday Mansion houseboat during quarantine.
Dec 4, 2020
Thanks to 50+ Plants, This Studio Apartment Is a Serene Greenhouse
For this young professional, houseplants serve as more than decor in her studio: They are a form of self care and meditation.
Dec 3, 2020
B&A: A 350-Square-Foot Condo's Dated Interiors Got a Fresh DIY Facelift
Over the course of two years, Tess and her dad changed almost everything about this small space to get it to where it is today—a bright, plant-filled home brimming with creativity and pillows.
Dec 2, 2020
This 500-Square-Foot Studio's Proof You Can Create a Dream Home Out of a Rental
Chelsey Brown founded the blog, City Chic Decor, and authored the book, "Rental Style." She has a home full of projects that break the stigma of renter restrictions.
Dec 1, 2020
B&A: This 323-Square-Foot Studio Was Transformed into a Cozy One-Bedroom
There was dated '70s decor, a mothball smell, and lots of clutter in this teeny studio apartment, but Michelle and her husband were able to transform it into a cozy and clean one-bedroom!
Nov 27, 2020
This Family of 5 Lives Stylishly in a 200-Square-Foot Airstream
Melanie and David Raver and their three young daughters travel, live, and homeschool in this 1973 Airstream Argosy.
Nov 23, 2020
This Is One of the Most Beautiful, Livable Tiny Houses We’ve Ever Seen
And we bet you'll think so, too.
Nov 19, 2020