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Survival Tips for Small-Space Living
Tips and tricks to help space-starved downtown dwellers stay organized
By FrontDoor.com | Published: 9/25/2008
If you have one large room, create a
Separate Spaces
Lofts typically do not have interior walls, so be creative to avoid a "bowling alley" affect -- furniture shoved against the walls with a long space in the middle.
Create different "zones" in your apartment by grouping furniture. Pulling the furniture off the wall and creating conversation groups will actually make your apartment seem larger. If you want to make some areas more private, strategically placed shelving or decorative screens can create privacy.