A 525-Square-Foot Harlem Studio Apartment Is a Case Study in Zero Wasted 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. Name: Desiree Lilly, wife, 4-year-old daughter, and Airbnb communityLocation: Harlem, New York, New YorkType of home: CondoSize: 525 square feet Years lived in: 6 months, owned Tell us a … Read more

A 590-Square-Foot Spanish Home Feels Much Larger Thanks to a Dreamy Terrace

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: Stefania Talento and Andreu FontLocation: Gràcia Neighborhood⁠ — Barcelona, SpainSize: 590 square feet + 320 square feet for the terraceYears lived in: 4 years, renting Stefania and Andreu … Read more

Why An Oversized Armchair Is The One Item All Small Space Dwellers Need

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. When it comes to decorating your living room — large or small — you might assume that a sofa is a non-negotiable, can’t-live-without essential. But, in reality, big things … Read more

20 Brilliant Design Tips from the Small/Cool Contest’s Top 20 Spaces

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This $15 Laundry Find Completely Transformed The Way I Dry Clothes in My Tiny Studio 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. As someone who lives in a studio apartment, I’m always looking for new ways to make the most out of the space I have. From strategically using the space … Read more

Paint and Peel & Stick Tile Have Brought This Small “Blank Slate” Rental to Life

Name: Billie, boyfriend, and cat Olive Location: Astoria, Queens, New York CityType of home: ApartmentSize: 600 square feetYears lived in: 2 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: During the pandemic, when we found ourselves spending so much time at home, my boyfriend and … Read more

The 15 Best Sources for Outfitting Your Small Space

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Furnishing a shoebox of an apartment or a tiny home can be quite the challenge, especially if custom goods are beyond your budget. But it is possible to be strategic about how you source items, from carefully choosing … Read more

B&A: Thanks to a DIY Loft, a 330-Square-Foot Studio Is an Organized Home for Two

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Josie, partner Alec, and cat IzzieLocation: Lower East Side — New York City, New YorkSize: 330 square feetType of Home: One-bedroom apartmentYears Lived In: 2 years, owned Josie is a software engineer, professional dancer, and a self-proclaimed … Read more

This Sunny Studio for Sale in Manhattan Makes the Smartest Use of Its Space

On top of being a common city living reality, small-space living is just so satisfying. Maximizing minimal square footage means getting creative with storage and organization, making the most of precious floor space, and putting your personal style on display as soon as you walk in the door. And this studio for sale in Lincoln … Read more