B&A: A 390-Square-Foot London Apartment Got a Renter-Friendly, Colorful Refresh

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Rosie Location: London, UK Size: 390 Square footType of Home: One-bedroom apartment Years lived in: 1 year, renting Though my apartment has a small square footage (390 square feet), its super high ceilings, beautiful bay window, and … Read more

The Best Modular Sofas Under $1,000

Sarah M. Vazquez SEO Commerce Editor Sarah writes about all things shopping for Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn, and Cubby helping you find the best deals and the best products for you and your home. A Brooklyn-born Jersey Girl, she loves a good playlist, a good bagel, and her family (but not necessarily in that order). … Read more

A 490-Square-Foot Studio Is Full of Ideas and Inspo for Making a Rental Your Own

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Imani Keal and Yorkie Salazar ‘Sal’ Slytherin IILocation: Washington, DC Size: 490 square feet Type of Home: Studio ApartmentYears lived in: 2.5 years, renting Content creator Imani Keal’s spacious Glover Park studio is a “mix of free … Read more

This Lightweight Sweeper-Vac Has Nearly 8,000 5-Star Amazon Reviews and Might Just Make You Enjoy Cleaning

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Regardless of what your TikTok feed has led you to believe, there aren’t many of us who have the bandwidth (or let’s be honest, the energy) for nightly cleaning sprees complete with sanitization, pillow fluffing, mopping, and intensive … Read more

The Best Sleeper Sofas for Small Spaces

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. We’ve covered the best sleeper sofas in the past, but what about sleepers specifically made for small spaces? We’re talking sofas that fold back futon-style, or ones that open up into twin, full, or even queen-sized beds—whatever it … Read more

A 451-Square-Foot Studio Has Distinct Spaces for Working, Dining, and Relaxing

Name: Erinne BrownLocation: Printer’s Row neighborhood — Chicago, Illinois Type of home: Apartment rental in high-rise buildingSize: 451 square feetYears lived in: 2 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I moved into this apartment at the beginning of the pandemic and soon realized … Read more

This $3 IKEA Find Is the Perfect Kitchen Solution for Small Spaces

Living in a small space means sometimes you have to think outside the box and be creative with your styling and storage solutions. For example, instead of placing your washer and dryer side-by-side, lots of people choose stackable units that make use of vertical space. Maybe you put your TV in the closet, instead of … Read more

A Small Rental Is a Mix of Budget Buys, Splurges, and DIY Large-Scale Art

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Colby KernLocation: Downtown Springfield, Missouri Size: 700 square feetType of Home: Apartment Years lived in: 7 months, renting Inside designer Colby Kern‘s apartment, high-end splurges, flea market finds, original art, and even a few big box-store scores … Read more

B&A: An Added Loft Doubles the Usefulness of This 330 Square Foot Apartment

Sarah Everett Editorial Assistant Sarah is Apartment Therapy’s editorial assistant. She recently completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.

A 330-Square-Foot NYC’s Rental Has an IKEA Closet Hacked into an L-Shaped Desk

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Aparna Sudhakar and husband, Simon Location: Manhattan, New YorkType of home: ApartmentSize: 330 square feet Years lived in: 2.5 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: … Read more