7 Affordable Small-Space Tips from an NYC Apartment

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After 15 years of leasing their one-bedroom in NYC, Renata Bokalo and Roman Luba finally made the place their own with lots of DIYs and a tight budget (under $3,000). Here are some tips for re-doing in a small space:

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3. Use art to bring life to a room.

4. Display things that look good together (and hide the rest).

5. Use the space under the bed as storage.

6. Carve out space over the closet as out-of-season storage.

7. Limit colors and patterns.

Small-Space Solutions: 17 Affordable Tips from an NYC Creative Couple For many more ideas, see the full story on Remodelista: