Living in a one-room apartment can be something of a right of passage. This phase typically falls neatly between living with family or roommates and having enough of an income to warrant a bedroom door. Now, however, with the cost of space steeply rising in cities and suburbs alike, living in a studio isn’t necessarily a necessity but perhaps a lifestyle choice. If you’ve found yourself in the one-room boat, check out these space-saving, multifunctional, studio-appropriate features that will help you make the most use of your square footage.
A couch arm wrap
No coffee table? No problem.

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Magical ottoman sleeper
This ottoman that’s not only an ottoman but also… a bed?
As its name suggests, this contraption is indeed, “magical.”

Photo Source: wayfair.ca
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Floating bookshelves
Storage that barely brings any added weight to the table; (visually or literally).

Photo Source: chapters.indigo.ca
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Ceiling-mounted fabric panels
To turn your studio into a one bedroom; (well, sort of).

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Bamboo over-the-kitchen-sink shelf
Great for potted plants, dish washing gear, or whatever else you want to keep out of the splash-zone.

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Homemade murphy desk
Down for work, up for play.

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