The Art Of Utilizing Space in Your Brooklyn Apartment

Many may argue that one of Brooklyn’s finest features are its brownstone apartments - and they wouldn’t be wrong. In fact, many of the apartments date back to the late 1800s and hold a history that is unparalleled to other cities. With that, of course, comes certain limitations in sizing and functionality. Some apartments have been renovated, but more than a few have not.

If you’re one of the “lucky” ones to have a rustic, albeit “vintage” apartment and are currently riding the Studio/ 1 Bedroom wave - may we recommend a few adjustments to utilize your apartment’s space to its full capacity

You can definitely make room with a sofa bed, and may we recommend one like this, which includes blanket storage. If you’re the sort of person that needs a bed, maybe purchase a tall one, and use the space underneath to store your guitar cases, Ouija Boards, and juggling set. The taller your bed gets the more space you have, so consider one of these if you’re thinking about putting an entire workstation beneath you! We also love the idea of having a table to eat on, and many of them come with a pull up top that unveils extra storage.

Besides storage compartments, consider that the walls of your apartment are your best friends. Use them to add shelving units, hooks, and rail lighting. Hang pots on the space above the stove, your instruments above your mock shift studio, and your vinyls on sturdy raised racks above the vinyl player. The more wall space you use, the more floor space you’ll have.

Finally, one of the best pieces of advice we’ve gotten is to avoid clutter. Do your due diligence and remove those belongings that are unnecessary in your life. Cleanse your apartment of the additional lamp and bow-flex that you may not need/be using. While all this clearing out of tangible goods may do wonders for your apartment, you’ll find that it does even more for your soul and headspace.