A Cramped City Apartment Is Transformed Into a Beachy Oasis


Updated 05/22/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Apartment Makeover Kyle Schuneman

Earlier today, we featured Kyle Schuneman's first tiny apartment transformation. Now, we're sharing before and after photos from another apartment Kyle vastly improved thanks to some help from HauteLook. Keep clicking to see how Kyle turned a cramped Manhattan apartment into a positively beachy getaway. If you love what you see in the apartments, you can also shop the products at HauteLook. Read more

A Crib in a Closet: 7 Ways to Make It Work


Updated 04/19/12 9:25 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Nurseries in Closets

There are small nursery spaces, and then there are homes where there's literally no room for baby. Since savvy parents will stop at nothing to accommodate their kids in spaces that are not only functional, but also high in design, we've uncovered seven great nurseries that were converted from closets. Read on and be inspired! Read more

My Small Office Space


Updated 03/05/12 5:15 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Small Home Office Decorating Tips

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member h2urHome. We have a small space on our second floor that I decided to make into my office space. The space is a bit strange — the home is open concept and all of the walls seem to connect with each other, so deciding on a paint color was hard. Ultimately I decided to just paint one of the walls black.   The desk is an auction find. I painted it Read more

House Tour: Small Space, Stellar Style


Updated 04/23/12 6:40 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Small Space Home Organizing Tips

Hyland, a realtor, artist, and professional organizer, lives in a small bungalow with her border collie, Maki. While the home may have a tiny amount of square footage, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath home boasts big style. Part of the reason that it looks so great is because Hyland's done an amazing job of organizing her space. Take a look at the slides to see what I mean! Read more

A Condensed Nursery For Close Quarters


Updated 01/05/12 1:45 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Space Saving Nursery Solutions

Tight on space, but still want the best for baby? Square footage doesn't really matter when it comes to welcoming a new addition if mom and pop are willing to put forth a bit of extra effort!, Lots of manufacturers now make streamlined pieces that don't occupy much space. Whatever quarters you have to offer — a walk-in closet, spare wall, or nook all make for cozy lairs. Here are some of the Read more

Four Tips For Making the Most of a Small Living Space


Updated 09/21/11 11:26 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Small Space Living Tips From Paul Schulman

For those of us living in small apartments in big cities, maximizing our cramped living space and lack of closets is often a major decorating issue. If you're trying to figure out how to make the most of your small interiors, good news. Today, interior designer Paul Schulman is sharing four tips for creating a gorgeous, livable, and organized home, even if its square footage is less than Read more

Floral Wallpaper and Billy Bookcases Create a Pretty Solution in a Shared Bedroom


Updated 09/16/11 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Room Dividers in a Shared Bedroom

Yesterday we floated the idea that the new design of the Billy bookcase may be leaving the "book" out of the case. But the truth is, people have been using this bookcase for other purposes for as long as it's been around. Take this bookcase's use as a room divider for Mette Helena and her daughter, who share a one-bedroom apartment in Copenhagen, Denmark. On one side of the divider is Mette's Read more

Have You Created an Office in a Corner of Your Home?


Updated 08/26/11 11:13 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Fitting an Office in a Small Space

Even if you're lucky enough to have an extra bedroom in your home, sometimes that space is reserved for other things besides a home office, such as a guest room or crafting space. That's why it's a good idea to designate a home office "corner" in another room of your house. Even homes with relatively small footprints can devote some wall space to a home office. The key is to keep the look Read more

Stylish Storage Benches For Studio Living


Updated 03/13/12 5:25 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Stylish Storage Ottomans and Storage Benches

YumSugar editor Katie has been working on decorating her studio lately and came to me for a little advice. In addition to a real cowhide rug (she accidentally ordered a polypropylene one), one of the big items on her shopping list is a storage bench — another multipurpose piece I wish I'd owned in my old studio. She's been eyeing the Urban Outfitters Jet Set Storage Bench ($248), but she's not Read more

Hotel Inspiration: Decorating Small Apartments


Updated 08/07/11 6:38 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Ideas For Decorating Small Apartments

Here's a post from OnSugar blog Poor Girl's Guide: Looking for ideas on how to decorate your small apartment? Get inspired by some of the most luxurious hotels. Hotel suites are a great resource for apartment/condo inspiration. Though they're small in size, they're built to be both functional and comfortable for the guests they accommodate. Much like your small space, you want to get the most Read more