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Meighan's 700-Square-Foot Apartment in Connecticut

Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool Contest

Meighan's 700-Square-Foot Apartment in Connecticut

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Home Type

Apartment

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Style

Organic Modern

Bedrooms

2

Square feet

700

Sq ft

700

Name: Meighan Morrison

Years lived in: 6-10 years, owned

Household: My two cats, Bruce and Wabi

Have any design professionals worked on this space? No

Why is your home the smallest, coolest space?

Originally built in 1920 to provide housing for workers in war-related industries across the city, it is simple and solidly built. My goal was to create a spaciousness in the limited footprint and a modern sensibility that didn't detract from the yesteryear charm or functionality. I love that it feels neither an inch too big nor an inch too small.

How does your home reflect you?

I'm an artist; my studio is five minutes away. I spread out there, make a big mess, and then love to come home to my simple sanctuary. There's a few worn pieces, a few new ones, much family art, an Ikea hacked sectional that sleeps four, stools that double as plant stands, and a punched-hole light that fills the little hall with tiny stars at night. Best of all is the porch, my own little nest in the trees.

Connect with Meighan

Website: https://www.mmorrisonart.com

Instagram: @morrisonmeighan