Design, Decor, and Lighting

I moved a lamp four times in one apartment before I figured out what was actually … Warm vs Cool Lighting: Which One Actually Suits a StudioRead more

A client of mine asked me something last spring that I still think about: “If I … Choosing a Rug That Visually Splits a Studio Into RoomsRead more

A reader asked me last week whether any of this year’s big design trends were actually … Studio Apartment Trends Worth Trying in 2026Read more

A gallery wall is one of the easiest ways to make a 350 square foot room … Studio Walls: Why Gallery Displays Often BackfireRead more

Bad lighting is the most underestimated problem in small spaces. I’ve redesigned studios that had the … StudioApartmentSetup’s Lighting Layering GuideRead more

Color drenching made my 380 square foot studio feel noticeably bigger after a month, and the … One Month of Color Drenching in a Tiny StudioRead more

There was a studio on Bloor Street, a client I took on about eight years ago, … Studio Ceilings Look Higher With This One TrickRead more

Every week I walk into a studio and the first thing I spot isn’t the furniture … Studio Curtains: Why Does Hanging Height Matter?Read more

A lot of people assume warm bulbs are cozy and cool bulbs are clinical, end of … Studio Lighting: Warm Bulbs vs Cool, Which Wins?Read more

The first real studio I ever worked on for a paying client was a disaster, and … Studio Decor: Why Mixing Vintage and Modern WorksRead more