“I have a friend coming to stay for a long weekend and I’ve been anxious about … Hosting Guests in a Studio Without the AwkwardnessRead more
Work, Life, and Smart Living in a Studio
Studio Sightlines: Why You Always See Your Bed
I walked into a client’s 310 square foot studio a few years back, and the first … Studio Sightlines: Why You Always See Your BedRead more
Why More Storage Does Not Fix a Badly Laid Out Studio
The storage obsession needs to stop. I say this as someone who has walked through hundreds … Why More Storage Does Not Fix a Badly Laid Out StudioRead more
Studio Apartment Mistakes Most First Timers Make in Year One
About three months after a client of mine moved into her first studio in Toronto’s west … Studio Apartment Mistakes Most First Timers Make in Year OneRead more
Rearranged My Studio Every Month for a Year: Here Is What the Data Showed
I expected the results to be minor. That’s the honest starting point. The assumption going in … Rearranged My Studio Every Month for a Year: Here Is What the Data ShowedRead more
What Minimalism Actually Looks Like When You Live in 350 Square Feet
A few years ago, I got a call from a client who had just moved into … What Minimalism Actually Looks Like When You Live in 350 Square FeetRead more
Studio Apartment Work-From-Home Setup: Separating Work From Sleep Zone
Someone emailed me a while back with a question I’ve heard in variations ever since remote … Studio Apartment Work-From-Home Setup: Separating Work From Sleep ZoneRead more
Home Office in a Studio Apartment: The Closet Setup Nobody Talks About
The closet is already wasted. That’s the honest starting point. Walk through most studio apartments and … Home Office in a Studio Apartment: The Closet Setup Nobody Talks AboutRead more
Studio Apartment Mental Health: Does Small Space Living Affect Your Mood
I thought for years that the answer was simply yes. Small space, smaller mood. Compact apartment, … Studio Apartment Mental Health: Does Small Space Living Affect Your MoodRead more
4 Studio Apartment Layout Principles Every Interior Designer Uses First
The first studio I ever laid out professionally was in a building on Adelaide Street in … 4 Studio Apartment Layout Principles Every Interior Designer Uses FirstRead more