Small flat hacks

If you have a small space and an even smaller budget, these brilliant IKEA organization hacks will help add storage space to cramped quarters. Here's how to DIY your way to an organized home.

Yes, tiny kitchens can be adorable, but they can pose problems when it comes to having adequate space to store cookware, prep and keep food, cook and eat, and house your plants (hey, that’s important, too!). You might be able to renovate, but that’s certainly costly—and perhaps not an option if you’re renting. But where some see a problem, IKEA hackers naturally see an opportunity. They don’t just stick to the store’s kitchen section, either!

Living in New York, finding a spacious apartment on a budget can be impossible. So, here are our best design and organization hacks to make the most of an apartment!

This Barcelona studio apartment was a little too open. A 2-day hack and clever room divider transformed it into a warm space to come home to.

These small apartment ideas will make your apartment look instantly bigger! The best ways to decorate your apartment and keep it functional.

Location: Echo Park – Los Angeles, California Size: 2200 square feet Years lived in: 8 months Kathleen and Bradford live at the top of the hill in Echo Park. You drive up and up and up and then when you get to the very top you walk down a set of stairs to reach their front door. Their house is very private with an incredible view. I will admit I am a bit (ok a lot) jealous.

Breaking the rules isn't just fun when it comes to design, it can actually pay off in the final product.

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