Have you ever walked into your own living room, set down your bag, and felt the walls inch closer? In a small apartment the living room does everything—office, lounge, sometimes even dining room—so it can start to feel cramped fast. The good news is that square footage is not the only way to create breathing room. A handful of thoughtful…
There is nothing quite as frustrating as a living room that feels like it keeps shrinking around you. One moment you are trying to fit in a work-from-home desk, the next you are wondering where the guests will sit. City apartments do not give us generous square footage, yet they are expected to perform as lounge, office, dining room, play…
Have you ever pushed the coffee table an inch, stepped back, and wondered why your apartment living room still feels like it is breathing down your neck? Small living rooms come with city life, starter homes, or simply a wish to spend less on square footage. The challenge shows up every day when friends drop by, when you try to…
