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    5 Stylish Small NYC Apartments with HUGE Inspiration (+ Decor Tips!)

    By Annie Georgia Greenberg, Photographed by Winnie Au, Refinery29
    When you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is take a load off, kick your feet up, pour yourself a glass of Pinot, and take in the view. Except, in NYC, you probably don't have a view. And, uh, sometimes when you kick your feet up you might accidentally kick something over. Yes, living in such covetable zip codes often comes at the cost of space, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice a single ounce of style.

    For proof, we knocked on the doors of five influential New Yorkers (one of whom happens to work at R29) to see how they make the most of their tight square footage-and, of course, we didn't leave without grabbing all their expert tips to making a tiny pad look oh-so-big. From a DIY faux fireplace to a sophisticated loft (yes, they exist), these cribs may not have an XXL tag, but their chicness is off the charts. There's even room for plenty of Pinot-Noir and Grigio alike!

    Click through for the five coolest small spaces in NYC-plus, amazing decor tips.


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      Do you have any small-space design "no-nos?"
      "Not making use of the storage space you have is a biggie. My wooden armoire houses my TV above and folded clothing below, my under-bed area is packed with off-season clothing, and I keep even more clothes (coats, scarves etc.) in big suitcases at the back of my closet - and on top of it, too! Don't let any square-footage go to waste, especially if it's not out in the open. Clever ... more 
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      Do you have any small-space design "no-nos?"
      "Not making use of the storage space you have is a biggie. My wooden armoire houses my TV above and folded clothing below, my under-bed area is packed with off-season clothing, and I keep even more clothes (coats, scarves etc.) in big suitcases at the back of my closet - and on top of it, too! Don't let any square-footage go to waste, especially if it's not out in the open. Clever shelving can be a real lifesaver here."

      What is your favorite part about your apartment and one thing you wish you could change?
      "I'm crazy about my boarded-up fireplace and the mantle above it. It's a perfect display space for my dried flowers, perfume bottles, and other knick-knacks, and lends a nice old-timey vibe. The one thing I wish I could change? I wish it was a real, operating fireplace. One day…"

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