Small Space Ideas

Although we feel free to put our furniture wherever we like when we move into a new apartment, we often feel constrained by pre-existing cabinets or built-in shelving. We see the cabinets and simply accept them as they are. What few people realize is that cabinet space can be used creatively without altering your lease. […]

For little people, kids sure do have a lot of stuff. But with clever thinking and the mantra of storage, storage, storage, you can create a child’s room in your apartment that you both will love. Let’s look at the closet, first – it’s probably the most important space in the room. What else can […]

Embrace the coziness! Don’t let small rooms in your apartment get you down – there are easy decorating ideas that will make a small room look bigger. Especially in your main room, you want a welcoming space everyone feels happy about being in. Try a couple of these suggestions and watch your space magically expand. […]

Whether you like to grow your own herbs, entertain guests or just need a little fresh air once in a while, think of your patio as a blank canvas that can be easily transformed into a personal paradise. By focusing on four main aspects: furniture, lighting, decor and garden, you can easily turn your patio […]

By Sarah Karney The bathroom is where most of the items you regularly use are kept, yet most apartments lack the space to store even half of your daily necessities. By optimizing wall space and organizing the cabinet and counter space you do have, you can have a clean, clutter-free place to get ready for […]

A small space is not a reason why you cannot create an apartment style that you like. The important consideration is that space, however limited it is, should be utilized to the fullest. The popular choice these days among young professionals is to move in to a studio because of the relatively cheap rent. Another […]

If you live in a region that has moderate temperatures and frequent sunny skies, your apartment patio is an excellent place to enjoy the outdoors without having to leave home. But because apartment patios are usually small, many people decide to leave their patio bare or use it as a storage area. Take up the […]

There are always notes, photos, children’s artworks and holiday cards you want to keep visible in your kitchen. A memo board project is a great alternative to the more traditional front-of-the-refrigerator display palate. How can it be done using an inexpensive and fun arts and crafts project for the whole family? Grab a package of […]

There are countless quick and easy meals that only require one pot or pan—making for minimal post-eating clean-up. A myriad of appetites can be satisfied in one pot; vegetarians, meat lovers, seafood faring appetites, sandwich lovers, breakfast eaters and more. Clear a small workspace on the kitchen counter and get the skillet ready, dinner is […]