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When Carley first moved into this small studio apartment, the "backyard" only had a picnic table and a chain link fence. After a trip to Lowe's and a few hundred bucks' worth of lumber, she built a fence and crafted the perfect outdoor living space.

Melissa Chang's thoughtful (and smart!) furniture layout, her approach to collecting, and her experiences living even smaller in Tokyo have all contributed to a gorgeous, cozy, functional home, despite being a one-room studio apartment only 250 square feet large.

the fireplace and built-ins are a total dream

The warm leather, the houseplants, AND golden hour lighting? This might just be the apartment of our dreams. If you're also obsessed with beautiful lighting but aren't blessed with floor-to-ceiling windows (yet), check out our blog for more tips on how to brighten up your space. Photo by @itskaidenise on Instagram

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