However, if I’ve learned anything in the five years that my family has had our home, it’s that a smaller space doesn’t ...

the studio apartment is never going to be a one or two bedroom, so be honest about that during the design process. Bigger is not always better, or even correct, and "small" is not a dirty word.

Art director Mary Kenny transformed her 600-square-foot apartment in L.A. with budget-friendly DIY projects and thrift store finds.