A Travel Writer’s 450-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Is a Cabinet of Curiosities

by Amanda Archibald published about 5 hours ago We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Name: Alexandra CharitanLocation: Capitol Hill — Washington, D.C.Size: 450 square feetType of Home: Studio apartmentYears Lived In: 2 years, renting For more content … Read more

10 Pottery Barn Finds Under $100 That’ll Upgrade Your Space for Fall

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. With October nearly here, it’s officially time to get into the autumnal spirit and embrace this new, cozy season with open, flannel-clad arms. No, that doesn’t mean you have … Read more

This Couple Lives on a Small NYC Island in a Dreamy Green Apartment

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Name: Sarah Jackson, Gregory Jackson, and Rex Location: Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, NY Size: 650 square feetType of Home: Studio Apartment Years lived in: 1 year, renting My partner Greg … Read more

This 420-Square-Foot Harlem Apartment Features an Enviable DIY Shoe Closet

Name: James BiancaLocation: Harlem/Striver’s Row — New York, New YorkType of home: ApartmentSize: 420 square feetYears lived in: 8 years, renting For more content like this follow Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Striver’s Row in Harlem is an area with a very unique history, … Read more

7 Things a Transatlantic Cruise Taught Me About Small Space Living

I’m a travel writer who doesn’t fly, so in May, I took Cunard’s Queen Mary II on a transatlantic crossing from New York to Southampton, England. As a Black woman, my experience on board wasn’t ideal, but as a travel writer, I always learn important lessons from every experience. And the most unexpected thing I … Read more

This Under-$30 Rolling Cart Fits In the Smallest Spaces and Creates Extra Storage Out of Thin Air

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Solving storage problems seems relatively easy when you consider that there’s a bin, basket, or hanging organizer available for pretty much every room of the house. Whether you need … Read more

A 450-Square-Foot Apartment Is Inspired by the Color Palette of Mexico City

Name: Jen SansLocation: Bed-Stuy — Brooklyn, New YorkType of home: ApartmentSize: 450 square feetYears lived in: 2 years, renting For more content like this follow Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: My space is my little oasis. The living room has a sofa that I … Read more

B&A: A Retiree’s Renovated 550-Square-Foot Home Fits Their Needs Perfectly

Name: Gwendolyn HillesheimLocation: Minneapolis, MinnesotaType of home: CooperativeSize: 550 square feetYears lived in: 9 months, owned For more content like this follow ToursBefore & After Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: As a retired person I knew I wanted a unit that fit me and … Read more

10 Home Depot Decor Finds Under $100 That Will Make a Big Impact in Your Space

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Are you ever really done decorating your space? Time goes on, tastes evolve, and before you know it, that once-perfect kitchen, bedroom, or living room is due for an … Read more

This Entryway Staple Could Transform Your Small Bathroom

I don’t have a large main bathroom. My home isn’t super-small, at least not for an urban dwelling, but the bathrooms are tiny. The “big” one measures less than 49 square feet total. We bought our home as a fixer-upper, and we knew we wanted to have at least one bathroom with a bathtub. The main bathroom … Read more