Couch facing bed studio

Because Barbara has no couch and only her bed, she uses rolled-up blankets and a million pillows to transform her bed into a couch each day.

Taxidermy animals, deer antlers and animal skin rugs represent old-world style, but “fauxidermy” and figurines represent modern opinions.

"I love light, color, and antiques," says Bria Randal, of her small studio apartment. "I also decorate with consistency, memorable pieces, and creams/whites."

Living in a studio apartment can be an exciting and rewarding experience. With less space, you’re forced to get creative with your layout and really think through what’s most important to you.

Studio apartments are a great way to get into your own space while saving on rent, but arranging your space can be a little tricky. Even if you live by yourself, you might not want your sleeping area to just be out in the open....

Mariangeles has lived in her studio apartment for the past five years. Her home is filled with creams, whites, blacks, and grays to create a clean and minimal aesthetic.

IKEA has recently launched a clever little transformer bed called UTÅKER. If you stack the beds on top of each other, they can be used as a sofa or a spare bed, but they quickly transform into a bed for two if you place them side by side.

Whenever my husband and I show pictures of our new house to people, without fail, one of the first things they comment on is the Murphy bed currently swallowing up one wall in our office. Really, who could blame them? As of now, the built-in bed is, frankly, colossal and doesn’t exactly blend in quietly with the rest of the room.