Pack a small room without losing the essentials
A simple order for packing a compact room while keeping the next few days workable.
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The field guides
Practical layouts, portable solutions and small changes that can leave with you.
10 guides
A closet reset that can move with you
Make a small closet easier to use with portable categories rather than permanent fittings.
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A bathroom cart that does not crowd the sink
When cabinets are scarce, a small movable station can help, but only if the room remains safe to use.
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Three zones for a small kitchen counter
Keep a real preparation surface while giving the daily dishes and cooking tools a predictable place.
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A move-friendly shelf with breathing room
Use a freestanding shelf for books and baskets without making every inch carry something.
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A work corner that packs away before dinner
Keep a shared table useful for work and dinner with a setup that has a real closing routine.
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Five ways to soften a rental with textiles and light
A reversible approach to a warmer room, starting with what the room already has.
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What to measure before under-bed storage
The useful measurements go beyond the height under the bed: access, floor texture and contents matter too.
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A bedside setup without a nightstand
A reachable place for a lamp, water and the current book, even when the bed takes nearly all the floor.
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A narrow entryway without a console
Make a landing place for keys, shoes and a bag without turning the doorway into an obstacle course.
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