This 320-Square-Foot Studio Is the Perfect Example of How to Do Small-Space Living

Instead of spending a fortune on fancy art, this homeowner got creative. She mounted a decorative plate, tapped a beautiful charcoal drawing (way cheaper than framing!) and hung a vintage school fruit chart.

A glossy sky-blue desk with a slim profile looks great when paired with gold and white floating shelves. When guests come over, the upholstered desk chair can be easily pivoted toward the main living area to create extra seating.

Small spaces require extra organization. A tray is the perfect place to store jewelry, makeup, and other knick-knacks so they don't overwhelm the top of the dresser, making the entire room feel cluttered. We love the stylish way this apartment-dweller hung her jewelry on a glove mold and stored makeup brushes in a repurposed candle jar.

With no room for a nightstand, Marissa placed an upholstered chair next to the bed instead. It anchors the bed while providing additional seating and a short-term place to hold items. A mounted hanging rack, like the one here, is perfect for longer-term storage for books and mail.

This tiny kitchen makes up in style for what it lacks in space. A mod black-and-white palette keeps it looking sleek.