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ABOUT THIS TOUR<\/p>\n

HOME TYPE: Studio Apartment<\/p>\n

LOCATION: Manhattan, New York<\/p>\n

STYLE: Eclectic, Maximalist, Vintage<\/p>\n

BEDROOMS: 0<\/p>\n

SQUARE FEET: 400<\/p>\n

At age 29, product designer<\/a> Sara Duval<\/a> took the plunge into homeownership by purchasing this 400-ish-square-foot studio apartment in Manhattan. (For those who are curious, she does a great job of breaking down the financials of this purchase on her TikTok account<\/a>.) Located in a building from 1920, the apartment might be over 125-years-old, but Sara created a warm, personal, and modern home.<\/p>\n

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“The apartment was simple but with some good, classic features. I fell in love with the wood floors, arched doorways, and window paneling!” Sara wrote when her house tour originally published.<\/p>\n

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Sara shares her small home with her partner, Joe Danko, and their very cute dog, Clover. And while it’s a cozy home, it’s not a cluttered space, thanks to Sara’s smart storage solutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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There are under-the-bed drawers, there are under-the-couch drawers. Sara added shelves inside the existing cabinetry to maximize space. In the bathroom, a rolling cart with cute storage boxes hides clutter. Joe and Sara used vertical space by building shelves that house things like books, knickknacks, and plants to make sure that not even an inch is wasted.<\/p>\n

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Although the bathroom was clean and modern, it was sorely lacking in storage and personality, so she replaced the pedestal sink with a cabinet for tons of extra room<\/a>. And although the kitchen is technically small, it’s quite open \u2014 it consists of a small little corner area with the stove, and another area with the fridge and a bar for seating.<\/p>\n

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I think what strikes me most about Sara and Joe’s apartment is just how livable it feels. It’s full of art, accessories, and personal touches that make it feel one-of-a-kind. It’s a little eclectic, a little maximalist, but also just clearly so loved. It’s evidence that small spaces don’t have to be boring or underwhelming. It’s proof that two people (and a dog!) can live comfortably in one room.<\/p>\n

\"Colorful<\/p>\n

“The apartment is definitely eclectic, vintage, and colorful. It is full of optimized storage spaces, but all of them look cute!” Sara admitted. “Even in a small space, we have lots of different colors to really make the space stand out. It is definitely a homey-cozy vibe.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Resources\"GalleryLIVING ROOM\"CozyDINING ROOM & KITCHEN<\/p>\n

Bar Stools \u2014 FB Marketplace<\/p>\n

Green Backsplash Tile \u2014 Purchased from Wayfair; brand Merola Tile<\/a><\/p>\n

\"CozyBEDROOM<\/p>\n

Gold Chest \u2014 My mom’s basement<\/p>\n

Lamps \u2014 All thrifted\/found<\/p>\n

Bookshelf \u2014 Someone’s trash<\/p>\n

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Cart \u2014 IKEA (painted it green)<\/p>\n

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length\/size and clarity.
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