Early in my design career, I made a classic rookie mistake with a client’s studio. She … Home Office in a Studio Apartment: The Closet Setup Nobody Talks AboutRead more
Month: June 2026
How Japan Built an Entire Culture Around Living Well in Tiny Spaces
How Japan Built an Entire Culture Around Living Well in Tiny Spaces The average Tokyo apartment … How Japan Built an Entire Culture Around Living Well in Tiny SpacesRead more
Studio Apartment Accent Wall Ideas That Do Not Shrink the Room
The misconception I kept running into, across project after project, was that accent walls and small … Studio Apartment Accent Wall Ideas That Do Not Shrink the RoomRead more
Is a Murphy Bed Actually Worth It in a Studio? Honest Take
A client asked me this once, during a consult for a 390-square-foot unit in a Yorkville … Is a Murphy Bed Actually Worth It in a Studio? Honest TakeRead more
The Real Reason Your Studio Feels Like a Hotel Room
A few years ago I walked into a studio apartment in a midrise building near King … The Real Reason Your Studio Feels Like a Hotel RoomRead more
Under-Bed Storage in a Studio: What Fits and What Doesn’t
Everyone talks about under-bed storage like it’s a magic fix for small spaces. Buy the flat … Under-Bed Storage in a Studio: What Fits and What Doesn’tRead more
What to Ask Your Landlord Before Moving into a Studio
A client called me three days after signing her lease, and the first thing she said … What to Ask Your Landlord Before Moving into a StudioRead more
Studio Apartment Storage: How to Use Vertical Space the Right Way
Every designer I know has walked into a studio and spotted the same thing immediately. That … Studio Apartment Storage: How to Use Vertical Space the Right WayRead more
