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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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      What is your favorite thing about your apartment and something you wish you could change after having lived there?
      "I love that every light is on a dimmer switch - and that I have tons of candles. With the right lighting, everything looks better. I also really curated my art - there's a lot going on, but I didn't just hang things that were cool - you have to love it 'cuz you're looking at it every day.

      To be honest, I measured the... more 
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      What is your favorite thing about your apartment and something you wish you could change after having lived there?
      "I love that every light is on a dimmer switch - and that I have tons of candles. With the right lighting, everything looks better. I also really curated my art - there's a lot going on, but I didn't just hang things that were cool - you have to love it 'cuz you're looking at it every day.

      To be honest, I measured the F out of this place and got WAY more storage space then I thought possible, so I'm not sure how else I could configure it. I do wish that I was even better at paring down my clothes. Also, my jute rug is absolutely immovable, it's covered by all the furniture, and it has wrinkled since I've moved in, which drives me crazy. Next time, I am going to go with something more durable."

      What are your favorite home design stores in NYC/your neighborhood?
      "I've said it before, I'll say it again - I'm OBSESSED with The Upper Rust on East 9th Street. It's not too expensive, and has all these amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces, from mirrors to little, beautiful tchotchkes. Next door is Pink Olive, which has great, handmade postcards and whimsical decor gifts.

      In general, you can't beat Ikea for basics - all my wardrobes and shelving is from th less 

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