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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.

This small NYC apartment has a fireplace, built-in bookcases, the perfect nook for a couch, and fits a massive marble coffee table.

A daring and dramatic 30-day transformation.

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

Melissa's apartment is full of subtle, tongue-in-cheek cultural references to movies and TV.

This is your ultimate guide to all the major types of apartment layouts you should know before you go apartment hunting.

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

Meghan and Jesse focus on living a waste-free lifestyle, so they've repurposed as much as they could in their apartment.

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

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.

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

“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.”

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 prop stylist’s apartment went from a “vintage California cottage” vibe to an “eclectic contemporary space.”

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

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: Terra Gillespie and cat, PyewacketLocation: Toronto, OntarioType of home: ApartmentSize: 700 square feetYears lived in: 4 years, renting Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: So I actually have been on Apartment Therapy before. It has changed in the three-plus years since, most of which in the last eight months with the pandemic and transition to working from home.

This home was an entry in the 2023 Small/Cool Contest!