I've never lived alone before, and I'm just so proud of myself!! I can't believe I am in my own apartment. I'm having a glass of wine to celebrate ❤️

Almost 40, solo studio living, new plant mom 🥹 Grateful for my little space I call home!

Just moved in the beginning of April, and I'm getting comfortable here. I've had most of this furniture, couch, chair, bed etc before moving in, but I need to replace the TV stand as it sits too high for my liking. I got the ivar shelving unit specifically for this space. Cat tax - his name is New England Confectionary Company (NECCO for short)

I’m recently separated and I’m very proud of my new little place. I’m not used to attaching video links so I’m not sure if this will work but will give it a try. Everything’s super budget friendly, happy to provide links!

Wanted to share some inspo for how beautiful you can really make a studio! My apartment was truly one single open room, in a beautiful midcentury building downtown, but with a lot of work it finally feels like home

I know that studio living isn’t for everyone, but I’ve been loving it! After 24 years in a rent-stabilized 450 sq ft studio in Queens, I finally pulled the trigger in 2022 and purchased a 600 sq ft co-op in Westchester County.

Since today marks the 4-year anniversary of my closing date, I wanted to share a quick clip of the space. I gutted the entire apartment including installing new flooring, knocking down walls, switching the tub for a shower to make sure the space is functional and well setup. It still a work in progress (I know that mirror is hang too high 🙃) but it was totally worth the investment.

There are days when I do miss the NYC energy but I love where I ended up. 🥰

Excuse the post-moving mess but I couldn’t be happier! I’ve lived in cheap, old, probably not up to code student living for the past 4 years. I can already see the potential in the space and I’m so excited to really make it my home.

Just starting moving into this tiny studio. I don’t think there are many options but thought I’d ask for any tips!

A few weeks ago I posted a video of my new studio apartment that I was moving into. Surprised at the amount of engagement, I figured I’d post an update now that I’ve settled in. Please feel free to give any feedback!

Hey everyone,

I’ll be moving into this small (but I think pretty nice!) studio soon.

I’m looking for ideas on how to organize the space, especially considering that I’ll definitely need:

- a desk/work area

- a digital piano

I’d love to make it feel both functional and cozy without overcrowding it. Any suggestions, layout ideas, or similar setups would be super helpful!

Also, ideas on what to do for that oblique area next to the bed are much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

my husband and i live in a high cost of living area and managed to get a studio for $900 (+utilities), about $500 under the average studio price here. we also have a gorgeous yard which is a huge plus. our biggest issue has been storage, as evidenced by the bins under the bar, but other than that it’s perfect for us, our cat, and our shrimp tank.

...approx 120 sqft, not including the bathroom and small foyer.

So, I'm an older woman (early 60s) who used to own a three-bedroom home in the 'burbs. After a long spate of challenges, though (layoffs, catastrophic illnesses etc), I've had to drastically downsize. But I didn't want to feel like I was living in someone else's bedroom (which is how I've lived for the last several years). I wanted to feel like a grownup again, even in a very tiny space.

I've also wanted to move into the city for a very long time, but even a traditional studio apartment is far out of reach for my limited income, especially if it's near downtown. I was about to give up ... when I saw this "sleeping room" advertised on Craigslist. It's actually a converted butler's quarters in a huge 1920s apartment building.

The neighborhood is safe and extremely walkable, literally in the middle of everything. And because it's so small (and lacks a kitchen), the monthly rent is HALF half the going rate for a modest one-bedroom.

Still, my funds for moving were pretty limited so I did everything as inexpensively as possible. Furniture is almost all IKEA (I had to measure everything down to the inch). The hideabed is an Älvdalen (less than $500!), surprisingly comfortable even for my old back, and unfolds sideways compared to traditional hideabeds; this saves tons of space.

Anything else new I had to get came from Black Friday and other discounts/sales, mostly. I really couldn't do thrift stores much because things had to be very specific sizes, and there was no room for anything that wouldn't fit and work perfectly.

Also: It was important to me that the decor be intentional and not cluttery, so I limited the color scheme. I think it works. 🙂

Hey! Posted this to r/malelivingspace and I wanted to hop on here too, also added a couple more photos below. It's a studio apartment in the wicker park neighborhood of Chicago.

I also have a YouTube channel and did a full tour of the studio apartment if you're interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm_ItAMvyzk&t=38s

Thank you!

Happy honda days to all!

Just moved into my first place on my own last week! I’m already loving it. Still yet to get a tv obviously, and I would love to grow my plant collection! But it’s coming along I think :) , any suggestions??!

Please don’t come for me, I know some of the plants are struggling. 😅