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This 30-Square-Metre Studio Is the Perfect Example of How to Do Small-Space Living
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Living in a studio apartment presents its own set of unique challenges, so when someone nails the interior design of their tiny living space, we can't help but celebrate. Check out this stunning — and miniscule — 30-square-metre Brooklyn, New York, apartment, which was decorated to perfection by Homepolish designer Marissa Bero. Check it out in the slideshow ahead.

By placing the sofa so it faces the kitchen, Marissa created an open flow between the spaces people spend the most time. Now, the host can also converse with the guests while cooking.
The sofa is cosy and inviting. Throw pillows in contrasting green and geometric black-and-white prints add pops of colour and dimension.
Blush-pink walls add a subtle warmth and lightness to the space that is at once feminine and elegant without feeling overly girlie.
Instead of spending a fortune on fancy art, this homeowner got creative. She mounted a decorative plate, tapped a beautiful charcoal drawing (way cheaper than framing!) and hung a vintage school fruit chart.
A glossy sky-blue desk with a slim profile looks great when paired with gold and white floating shelves. When guests come over, the upholstered desk chair can be easily pivoted toward the main living area to create extra seating.
By decorating the biggest pieces of furniture, like the sofa and bed, in clean white fabric, Marissa kept the space feeling light and airy despite the limited square metres.
Small spaces require extra organisation. A tray is the perfect place to store jewellery, makeup, and other knick-knacks so they don't overwhelm the top of the dresser, making the entire room feel cluttered. We love the stylish way this apartment-dweller hung her jewellery on a glove mould and stored makeup brushes in a repurposed candle jar.
Everything on the dresser has a place and a purpose. The lamp can either illuminate the vanity or swivel around over the bed to serve as a reading light. A hook on the wall is the perfect place for stray accessories, like the fedora hat.
With no room for a nightstand, Marissa placed an upholstered chair next to the bed instead. It anchors the bed while providing additional seating and a short-term place to hold items. A mounted hanging rack, like the one here, is perfect for longer-term storage for books and mail.
This tiny kitchen makes up in style for what it lacks in space. A mod black-and-white palette keeps it looking sleek.
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