Small Spaces in the Big City

The residents of these East Coast apartments have found ways to incorporate their personal styles into small spaces and make their homes work for their lives.

Color and Space

Whimsical, space-age touches bring a sense of humor to this New York City apartment. Sticking to a couple of colors makes for a clean look. The resident treated his furniture as a single black-and-white element and painted the walls vibrant green. Coordinating furniture expands your painting possibilities.

If you can't afford a chandelier, recycle old parts to create one that's unique and special to you. Don't feel limited to the floor-plan status quo. This resident turned a large closet into an office space as well.