Loft studio apartment

This modern Manhattan studio apartment showcases an elevated sleeping loft that adds a dynamic and functional element to the living space.

A loft bed is the ideal solution for bedrooms that lack square footage but have high ceilings. The bed is suspended several feet above the floor, giving you enough floor space to fit a desk, dresser, or reading nook, all in one room. If you have a modest grasp of how to use a drill and saw, some patience, and a decent amount of ambition, this DIY project is quite achievable. These step-by-step instructions will guide you through building a loft bed in an afternoon.

The Lofts on La Brea offers a variety of studio and one-bedroom floor plans in loft and penthouse options with high ceilings and plenty of natural light.

Old vintage loft home featuring large oversized sofa and stairs to second floor

Before & After: A 600-square-foot studio is an example of furnishing a beautiful home on a small budget. #smallspaces #studioapartment #studiodecor #apartmentdecor #apartmentdecoratingideas

This Barcelona studio apartment was a little too open. A 2-day hack and clever room divider transformed it into a warm space to come home to.

The challenge: Create a "bedroom" (well, at least a bed nook) in an open-layout studio apartment. Our solution: Choose visual dividers that separate the space, but that don't block sunlight or cut up the square footage of an already tiny home. Presto—your single room will suddenly feel like two (or more.) Here are 11 simple and smart ideas to inspire small-space dwellers: