Small Space, Big Style
Furnishing your first apartment doesn't mean compromising on comfort or character. Here's how to make every square foot count.
## Start with what earns its keep In a small apartment, every piece of furniture should do more than one job. A storage ottoman doubles as a coffee table and extra seating when friends come over. A daybed against the wall reads as a sofa by day and welcomes an overnight guest without a second thought. Before you buy anything, ask what else it could do for you — that question alone will cut your shopping list in half.
— Furnitut Design TeamSmall space living isn't about owning less — it's about choosing furniture that works harder.
## Let light do the heavy lifting Light, leggy furniture — think slim wooden frames and glass tabletops — lets your eye travel through a room instead of stopping at a wall of upholstery. Pair it with a well-placed mirror across from your main window, and even a studio apartment starts to feel like it has room to breathe.
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