{"id":121831,"date":"2026-02-03T21:15:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T21:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/121831\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T21:15:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T21:15:35","slug":"this-manhattan-250-square-foot-studio-has-hosted-10-people-before-comfortably","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/121831\/","title":{"rendered":"This Manhattan 250-Square-Foot Studio Has Hosted 10 People Before (Comfortably!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Apartment Therapy and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT THIS TOUR<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">HOME TYPE: Studio Apartment<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">LOCATION: Downtown, Manhattan, New York<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">STYLE: Colorful, Mid-Century Modern, Minimal, Modern<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">BEDROOMS: 0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">SQUARE FEET: 250<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There are several features of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@laurenkohl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Lauren Kohl\u2019s;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Lauren Kohl\u2019s<\/a> Manhattan apartment that make it special. For starters, it\u2019s only 250 square feet (and that\u2019s shared between her and a cat, Mabel!), it doubles as a makeup studio for her side hustle, and it\u2019s the true definition of a minimalist space.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"A woman sitting on a bed with a calico cat, surrounded by decorative pillows, framed art, and a lamp.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/aef9a2fd0570116dcb16fdc4b5a44bc6.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In fact, that last detail is what stood out to me most on the windy January afternoon I spent at her home. (I should mention that Lauren, Mabel, Kiritin (a photographer), and I all moved carefully yet freely within the tight space.) As a New York renter and former studio dweller, I\u2019m familiar with space-maximizing tricks, but Lauren had a different approach. Instead of finding secret or aesthetically pleasing hiding places, she simply got rid of things that didn\u2019t have a purpose. No woven baskets above your cabinets, I thought, how is this possible?<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Cozy bed with a tufted headboard, decorative pillows, and framed art on the wall above.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9fcaf49f150135d9ba530b4b5444fcd0.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Several times throughout our visit, Lauren mentioned that decluttering her home also helped to free up space in her mind, making her home a \u201clittle pocket of peace\u201d in the city. \u201cI also got rid of a lot of stuff, which was extremely liberating,\u201d Lauren explains. \u201cI now live a very minimalist lifestyle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Extended Tours: NYC 250 Sq Ft or Less<img alt=\"Wooden dining table with a pink candle, woven basket, green chair, and a colorful art piece on the wall.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/419fb11c2b5e74e2e3e5d263d47344f0.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">That same day, Lauren was leaving our photoshoot to board a flight to Rome for the long weekend. Looking around her home, it\u2019s safe to say that she enjoys experiencing new places. Whether it\u2019s her extensive mug collection (she picks one up whenever she travels!) or the photos of travels lining her fridge and her walls, these touches add color and sentimentality to her small space. She\u2019s been there for a year, and plans to stay another. The home is perfect for Lauren and her cat, and is also cleverly designed so she can host guests (she says she\u2019s hosted up to 10 people in the space).<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Modern kitchen corner with a stainless steel sink, stove, decorative backsplash, and wooden dish rack.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2b55476471fb2a0df2c0fb2673a302ef.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWhen I first saw it, I loved how it was totally renovated and a complete blank canvas for me to create a serene and safe space for me, and now my kitty Mabel,\u201d Lauren says. \u201cNow it is my favorite place to sip coffee, read, play fetch with Mabel, and decompress with a hot cup of tea after a long day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Resources<img alt=\"Cozy bedroom featuring a bed with floral bedding, a green velvet chair, and a large mirror. Decor includes framed art and a window.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0ef7adf8bce73a5a16f941006cc27fe1.jpeg\"\/>LIVING ROOM\/BEDROOM<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Table &amp; Chairs \u2014 Wayfair<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bed\/Headboared \u2014 Amazon<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nightstand\/Dresser \u2014 Wayfair<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Modern bathroom featuring a glass shower, gray tiles, a white sink, and a small window with plants.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3ce49ff4ae45eb6b67e2fae1c692f637.jpeg\"\/>BATHROOM<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">All Decor \u2014 Amazon and Etsy<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This tour\u2019s responses and photos were edited for length\/size and clarity.<br \/>Share your style:<a href=\"https:\/\/apartmenttherapy.formstack.com\/forms\/housestory1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:House Tour &amp; House Call Submission Form;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> House Tour &amp; House Call Submission Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p>PLEASE NOTE:You may notice comments are turned off on our house tours for now. We temporarily moved conversations to our <a href=\"https:\/\/community.apartmenttherapy.com\/categories\/house-tours\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:community forums;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">community forums<\/a> to ensure they stayed supportive and welcoming \u2014 but we heard you loud and clear. We\u2019re bringing comments back to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/house-tours?utm_source=yahoosyndication&amp;utm_medium=referral-distro\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:House Tours;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">House Tours<\/a> soon, with thoughtful moderation to keep the vibe kind and constructive. Thanks for your patience while we put the finishing touches on this update!<\/p>\n<p>Further Reading<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/marie-kondo-towel-folding-36752591?utm_source=yahoosyndication&amp;utm_medium=referral-distro\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Marie Kondo\u2019s Method for Storing Kitchen Towels Is the Only Way to Store Kitchen Towels;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Marie Kondo\u2019s Method for Storing Kitchen Towels Is the Only Way to Store Kitchen Towels<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/things-that-can-go-in-the-dishwasher-36828499?utm_source=yahoosyndication&amp;utm_medium=referral-distro\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:5 Things You Should Always Throw Into the Dishwasher If There\u2019s Room;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">5 Things You Should Always Throw Into the Dishwasher If There\u2019s Room<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/7-clever-ways-to-organize-tupperware-and-food-storage-containers-247381?utm_source=yahoosyndication&amp;utm_medium=referral-distro\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:10 Smart Tupperware Storage Ideas That Will Organize Your Cabinets Once and For All;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">10 Smart Tupperware Storage Ideas That Will Organize Your Cabinets Once and For All<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Apartment Therapy and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. 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