#studio-apartment

#studio-apartment

From the moment I walked in, it felt like an easy yes. The windows and the way the light pours in, the alcove that subtly defines the bedroom, and the hallway that leads you into the main living space all give the studio a sense of openness and flow. I was also drawn to the fact that the kitchen was not a standard white box - a small detail that made the space feel considered and warm.

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A buyer can get creative to make the most out of the original 1950s floor plan, which includes a separate kitchen and four closets. This Bay Ridge studio is compact, but it does have the bonus of a roomy foyer, four closets, and a price under $300,000. It is on the first floor of 9425 Shore Road, a postwar building across from Shore Park and Parkway.

Born in New York City, Meg Darda eventually moved away from the city for life, school and work reasons. With her husband, macro economist Mike Darda, they spent over 20 years making the commute into the city, "always making time for a night out in the West Village," Meg begins. "It was our favorite neighborhood to eat, wander, and imagine a future where we might someday have a little place of our own there."

I thought living in such a small space would make me lose my sanity, but an advantage of such a small space is it's a cinch to decorate.