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Melissa Chang's thoughtful (and smart!) furniture layout, her approach to collecting, and her experiences living even smaller in Tokyo have all contributed to a gorgeous, cozy, functional home, despite being a one-room studio apartment only 250 square feet large.

It's amazing how a few tweaks to our daily habits can become a catalyst for meaningful, positive change.

There are no doors or walls separating the living room, dining room, playroom, and kid's room, but each area of this one-bedroom feels like a separate zone.

Before and After: 280 Square Foot Manhattan Studio Apartment Makeover | Apartment Therapy

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Dallas Home Tour: A Colorful Rental Apartment | Apartment Therapy

Nearly everything in Miki's modern, colorful, maximal studio apartment is either second hand, Target, or IKEA.

Health and wellness expert Liz Moody calls her home a "non-toxic, book and plant-filled Mexico City-inspired oasis."

After living in sixteen different apartments with roommates, Coralie took a huge step and moved in on her own for the first time. She found a one bedroom in Fort Greene that she has decorated with art of her favorite artists and books while staying true to her neat and tidy minimalist roots.

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Arif and his husband believe that maximalism isn't just filling every square inch of your home with random objects. They take time to select what brings them happiness so their home is a safe haven of joy.

This vibrant 1076-square-foot rental apartment in Brussels has high ceilings, lots of light, and fun furnishings.

Cara and her dog, Sterling, share this small studio apartment in Philadelphia’s Center City neighborhood.

It's the last week of the year, so it's time to look back at the best interiors and outdoor spaces posted on The Nordroom in the past twelve months. In the

Name: Lauren Svenstrup of Studio Sven Location: Andersonville; Chicago, Illinois Size: 650 square feet Years lived in: 2 years When Lauren’s House Call was featured this summer, readers were intrigued by her wonderful mix of vintage and modern, so I was thrilled when Lauren gave an enthusiastic “yes” for a full tour. On my recent visit to Lauren’s home, I was inspired by the distinct yet harmonious moods and tones she’s achieved in one relatively small space.

700-Square-Foot Toronto Apartment Tour Photos | Apartment Therapy

You'll want to borrow some of these for your own small space.

“I am often torn between maximalism and minimalism, and my apartment definitely straddles the two,” writes Lake Buckley, who describes her home’s style as “California New Wave or Brooklyn Beach House.”

And it works everywhere!

Decorating and renovating a home nearly always comes with challenges — but that’s especially true if you’re working within a small space. Perhaps a couch is too big and a rug is too small, or a wall cuts right in the middle of where a coffee table should be. Sometimes it feels like small spaces don’t come with easy solutions.