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A woman makes her 280-square-foot apartment feel like home with plants and statement lighting
A woman makes her 280-square-foot apartment feel like home with plants and statement lighting
Samantha GrindellJul 20, 2020, 23:22 IST
The apartment is cozy despite its size.KC Cibran
KC Cibran lives in a 280-square-foot studio apartment in New York City.
Plants, wood decor, statement furniture, and textured pieces make her space feel cohesive and homey.
Cibran said she makes the most out of her space by ensuring all of her furniture is aesthetically pleasing and functional, and she relies on cozy lighting to make the space feel warmer.
"I truly believe that no matter where you are, no matter how small your budget is, and no matter how small your spaces, you can make your space a home," Cibran told Insider.
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KC Cibran lives in a 280-square-foot studio apartment.
KC Cibran has lived in New York for four years.
KC Cibran
Although the small apartment is made up of one large room, Cibran has worked to make it cozy.
The apartment is cozy despite its size.
KC Cibran
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Cibran removed the cabinet doors in her kitchen to create an open-concept space.
She removed the doors from her cabinets.
KC Cibran
Cibran tries to make smart use of her limited counter space.
She optimizes her counter space.
KC Cibran
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Cibran said her home features a mix of decor styles.
Cibran blends decor styles.
KC Cibran
Cibran uses texture to make the space more dynamic.
Texture can make a space inviting.
KC Cibran
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"One of my biggest tricks that you wouldn't normally think of in a small space is the lighting," Cibran told Insider.
Lighting makes a big difference.
KC Cibran
Cibran also uses regular-sized furniture rather than buying smaller items as some tiny dwellers do.
She uses big furniture.
KC Cibran
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Cibran also makes sure her furniture serves multiple functions.
Furniture that serves multiple purposes is important in tiny spaces.
KC Cibran
"I truly believe that no matter where you are, no matter how small your budget is, and no matter how small your spaces, you can make your space a home," Cibran said.
This corner is Cibran's favorite in the apartment.
KC Cibran