This 800-Square-Foot Brooklyn Apartment Is Full of Smart Storage Solutions

But their dream apartment did have some pain points—one of which was storage. “Living in New York City, we’re not strangers to limited storage, but when we moved in we realized we only had one closet, which is obviously not ideal,” Megan says. To solve this, they added custom shelving from Rakks in the dining area so they could store and display all of their dishes, books, photos, and design objects. “We like to rearrange this shelf every couple of months with new objects and photos,” says Megan. “It helps to freshen up the space and give it personality.” The kitchen also had limited storage options and was quite compact, so the pair made use of the wall space again, by adding hooks, rods, and magnets to hold their pots, utensils and knives.

It was important for them to ensure the space was comfortable, bright, and playful. As the apartment is small, they needed to maximize every square inch of space. They achieved this by keeping the furniture neutral and clean, expanding their storage solutions to the walls and keeping focus on the key accessories and artwork in the space. “We are both very creative, so we wanted to ensure our home was infused with both of our personalities, without taking itself so seriously,” says Megan. Noah is an avid collector of books and records and Megan has a love for design objects, art, and furniture. Early on, they decided that rather than hiding all of their items away, they would put the items on display to honor their respective interests. “We feel it gives the apartment tons of character and it’s a great reflection of who we are as designers and creatives,” they say.