#small-space-living

#small-space-living

Before I moved in, I was living in Austin, Texas, and I had leased the apartment sight unseen. After a week of driving across the country, the moment I walked in, I knew the universe was taking care of me and that I'd found my NYC home and safe haven,

I am one of those people who makes the bed first thing every morning. And by "make," I mean hiding messy sheets underneath a slightly straightened comforter and leaving the corners untucked and hanging off the side of the bed. So when I saw a clever Apartment Therapy tip suggesting that a spatula could make the bed-making process easier, I knew I had to try it.

GENTLE READER: Unless the first thank-you letter ended with, And Jane says, Thanks for nothing where's my dress?' it is fine nay, charming to send a second letter without referencing the first. But if your mother is able to text your aunt, she has her contact information. Miss Manners is not suggesting you have to use it; she is just curious why, despite the dozens of relatives, you cannot seem to figure out how to find this aunt's number.

Most builders cram sleeping areas into cramped lofts, but Tiny Tect took a different approach. The Escapada features a Murphy bed that disappears into the wall, instantly transforming the main bedroom into whatever you need. Office space in the morning, yoga studio in the afternoon, guest room at night. The genius lies in the details, creating a space that adapts to you rather than forcing you to adapt to it.

"Finding an apartment in New York can feel like the Wild West. I had looked at so many places, and even lost a few. Walking into my apartment for the first time, I immediately felt its spirit," Breaker begins. Though he's not sure of the unit's exact square footage, the one-bedroom is clearly on the smaller side.

The transition from a spacious apartment to a small studio can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to furniture and storage needs.

A well-designed dorm room is a gold medalist in small-space living: a tiny, often shared, space that has to support studying, relaxing, and socializing - plus score style points! It's a decor challenge that's actually pretty fun to solve.

I got this as a stocking stuffer for my girlfriend, and it now lives on her desk at the nurses' station to amuse her and her coworkers on slow days or when they need a break from the seriousness of the hospital. Even the non-cat people loved it!