Elise Yu spent five years in a 300-square-foot micro-studio in Toronto, initially feeling the space was cold and impersonal. Inspired to create a home that doesnât sacrifice style for size, she embraced a cozy, maximalist aesthetic with thoughtful design and creative storage solutions. After her transformation, the studio thrived with color, personality, and art that tells a story. Recently, she moved to a larger 1100-square-foot space in California, taking her design principles with her while enjoying a fresh chapter.
"Before moving in, my studio apartment had a cold, impersonal feel - very hotel-like but without the luxury. The walls were a predictable millennial gray, making the space feel flat and uninspired."
"She used thoughtful design, creative storage solutions, and a cozy, maximalist aesthetic to make her tiny studio feel and function like a home."
"There's also a sense of versatility in how I style my space - just like my wardrobe, I love swapping out details to fit my mood or the season."
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