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Small Apartment Lighting: The 3-Layer Rule That Changed My 480 sq ft
I used to have one overhead light and wondered why my apartment always felt sad. Then I learned this.
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Brooklyn Apartment Tour: How I Made 480 Square Feet Feel Designed
People always ask how my apartment looks bigger in photos. Lighting is 90% of it.
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The City Apartment Color Formula: Dark Walls, Warm Light
Everyone told me to paint my walls white to make it feel bigger. They were wrong.
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The Entryway Hack for Apartments That Don't Have One
My front door opens straight into my couch. This is how I made it not terrible.
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The Best Plants for Dark NYC Apartments (Tested in Mine)
My apartment gets about 90 minutes of direct sun per day. These plants don't care.
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What I Learned Decorating My First Apartment as a Graphic Designer
Design school taught me things that took me three apartments to apply to my actual living space.
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The Renter's Guide to Choosing a Sofa That Actually Fits
I've moved four sofas up four flights of stairs. I know things now.
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Why I Stopped Buying Cheap Lamps (And What I Do Instead)
I've owned 11 cheap lamps. I currently own 3 good ones. The math is not in favor of cheap lamps.
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How to Make a Studio Apartment Feel Like It Has Rooms
My studio has three 'rooms.' None of them have walls.
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How to Choose a Rug for a Small Living Room (The Measurements That Matter)
A rug that's too small is worse than no rug. Here's how to get the size right.
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Outdoor Space in NYC: What I Did With a 4x6 Foot Balcony
My balcony is smaller than my bathroom. It now has furniture, plants, and lights, and I eat breakfast out there four days a week.
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The Living Room Lighting Setup I've Used in Three Different Apartments
I've unpacked this same lighting setup in three cities. It works every time.
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What a Graphic Designer Notices About Your Apartment Lighting
I walk into a friend's apartment and within 30 seconds I'm mentally rearranging their lights. Here's what I see.
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The Seasonal Lighting Shift I Do Every Fall
When the days get short, I change my entire lighting approach. Here's what I do and why it works.
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How I Style My Apartment for Guests Without a Guest Room
I don't have a guest room. I have a sofa bed and a plan. The lighting does most of the work.