4 Smart Tips for Making a Sofa Work in Your Studio 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 Retired Mom Built a 400-Square-Foot Studio in a Basement… and It’s Great

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Karen Johnson; my son and son-in-law live in separate area of homeLocation: Briarcliffe Neighborhood — Atlanta, GeorgiaType of home: Studio apartment in my son’s homeSize: 400 square footYears lived in: 2 years, owned Tell us a little … Read more

A 422-Square-Foot Studio Uses Plants to Designate Different Areas

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Peter GoulbourneLocation: Denver, ColoradoType of home: ApartmentSize: 422 square feetYears lived in: 1 year, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I moved into this studio apartment … Read more

A 350-Square-Foot NYC Studio Uses Every Smart Trick for Maximizing Small Spaces

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Geneve Lau Location: Hell’s Kitchen — New York City, New YorkSize: 350 square feetType of Home: Studio apartment Time lived in: 3 months, renting Since I discovered Apartment Therapy about three years ago, I have obsessively read … Read more

A 484-Square-Foot Amsterdam Home Has a Corner that Goes from WFH to DIY Spot

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Busra Ilsek and partner, Pieter VercruysseLocation: AmsterdamType of home: ApartmentSize: 484 square feetYears lived in: 6 months, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I am a … Read more

A 300-Square-Foot NYC Studio Is the Perfect Small Space to Live & Work from Home

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Gina LicataLocation: Upper East Side — New York, NY Type of home: Studio ApartmentSize: 300 square feet Time lived in: 3 months, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who … Read more

A 200-Square-Foot Boston Studio Has Made Distinct “Rooms” Despite a Small Layout

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Shelby CraneLocation: Boston, MassachusettsType of home: Studio apartmentSize: 200 square feetTime lived in: 1 month, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I moved into this studio … Read more

This “Micro-Studio” on Craigslist Is Basically a Bathroom with a Bed Inside

In a since-deleted post, the user tried renting out a 160 square foot “micro studio“, which was technically true, but the space only consisted of a bathroom–with a bed inside it. The listing read: “This unit is ideal for a single individual looking to live downtown at an affordable rate, and who does not need … Read more

This 522-Square-Foot Studio Successfully Makes Distinct Areas in Just One Room

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Madison Sackewitz and pup, IzzyLocation: Downtown Tallahassee, Florida Type of home: Studio ApartmentSize: 522 square feetTime lived in: 1 month, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: I … Read more

Two People Share This 437-Square-Foot Scandi-Inspired NYC Studio

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Kelcey Harris, started solo now live with my boyfriend Location: New York City, New YorkType of home: ApartmentSize: 437 square feetYears lived in: 3 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and … Read more