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Danielle Rago’s family pied-à-terre was typical of New York City: dark, cramped (it spans merely 500 square feet), and dated. “We’ve had it for more than a decade,” she recalls. “It was ripe for a transformation.” So when her sister—who had been living there for the past six years—moved out in 2018, Rago leapt at the opportunity to make it her own haven. She not only longed for a place to stay while in transit—although based in Los Angeles, the cofounder of THIS X THAT, a strategic agency for up-and-coming architects, often traveled to the East Coast prior to the...

s Small bathrooms are hotbeds for clutter. Cut back on your Sephora products all you want—without the right organizational tools in place, a cramped bathroom can become your worst enemy. For anyone struggling to control the chaos, a clever IKEA hack can be the saving grace your sanctuary needs. These 12 clever DIY solutions are reminders you don’t need to renovate to get a whole new look. Whether your weakest link is under the sink or your tiny shower needs a facelift, these ideas make the most of the Swedish retailer’s cult-favorite products. The Luxe Vanity Photography by Mallory Fletchall...

We have a suite of top of the line Pfaff machines and giant cutting tables in addition to a ton of fabric and supplies. We have multiple dress forms and a whole station just for pressing. But alas, our studio sits empty as we are also at home these days, trying to work and keep up some semblance of a sewing practice. We are in our dining rooms, guest rooms, whatever corner we can find, out of practice at this McGyver sewing and we were like, geez, this is tricky! It’s not that we are spoiled normally (ok maybe yes)...

Whether you’re dealing with a huge open space or a make-shift living room in a tiny home, room dividers help to divvy up your home’s space. The easiest, cheapest way to divide your living area is to use a temporary fixture of some sort, but there are also lots of permanent ideas for those looking to keep spaces separate. Read on to discover some clever room divider ideas to consider for your next interior design project. Wood Block Room Divider Photo by Betty Wasserman on Houzz A woodblock room divider adds an all-natural element to this space while breaking up...

In this set of three stylish small spaces, each apartment measures in at just under 50 square metres. Decor is predominantly neutral, though each home features moments of colour that are exclusive to either just one piece of furniture or one limited area. These colour disruptions energise the modestly sized living spaces, pushing them beyond limits of grey, white and wood. These smart little abodes also offer up nifty inspiration for cosy modern furniture designs, small open plan living layouts, compact kitchen ideas, and some beautiful small bathrooms too. Visualizer: Katerina Kuznetsova & Olga Suprun    A concrete accent wall...