How She Divided a Small 480 Sq Ft NYC Studio Apartment To Create a Bedroom – FULL TOUR

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Step inside Isabelle’s bright and airy 480 sq ft studio apartment in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Originally from Toronto, Isabelle has spent the last few years making this modern NYC apartment feel like a cozy, functional home. Despite the limited square footage, she has masterfully divided the space into four distinct zones — a kitchen/dining area, a living room, a productive home office, and a private bedroom — proving that you don’t need walls to create separation in a studio. ✨ Submit Your Space to be Featured: https://tally.so/r/w7vWd9 🏠 Follow Isabelle: https://www.instagram.com/_isabellewei/ One of the biggest challenges in a studio is privacy, and Isabelle solved this by installing a massive custom shelving unit found on Facebook Marketplace (originally from a doctor's office!) to separate her sleeping quarters from her workspace. While the building itself is modern — featuring rare NYC amenities like a washer and dryer and a south-facing window — Isabelle warmed up the "white box" feel with sentimental items, secondhand treasures, and family heirlooms. From a dining table that expands to seat six for dinner parties to a Kurt Vonnegut gallery poster found at an estate sale, every piece has a story. Highlights from the tour include: - A smart 480 sq ft layout that feels like a one-bedroom apartment. - How she used a large bookshelf divider to create a private bedroom. - A rare modern NYC studio with a washer/dryer in-unit. - A mix of Facebook Marketplace finds and sentimental decor from her travels. - A dedicated work-from-home office setup with a Herman Miller chair. - How she fit a circular dining table that expands to host dinner parties. - Beautiful personal touches like her grandfather’s calligraphy and dried flowers from her partner. - Maximizing vertical storage with door racks and clothing rails. Welcome to The Art of Interiors, where we explore unique and inspiring homes in cities like New York, Montreal, and Toronto. We share stories of how people turn their apartments into deeply personal spaces that reflect who they are. 📸 Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/taoi.ca/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theartofinteriors Website: https://taoi.ca Business Inquiries: [email protected] CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Entryway Storage Hacks 00:38 The Rare NYC Laundry Setup 01:12 Kitchen & Expanding Dining Table 03:23 Living Room: Green Couch & Gallery Wall 05:17 The Noguchi Lamp & Lighting 06:01 Office Nook & Standing Desk 07:19 The Bookshelf Room Divider 08:18 Bedroom Tour & Closet Storage 10:35 Bathroom & Japanese Design Inspo 11:24 Moving Out & Outro In this NYC apartment tour, we show how to maximize a 480 sq ft studio without sacrificing style or functionality. Isabelle’s apartment is the perfect example of "zoning"—using furniture placement to define different areas of life within a single room. If you are looking for layout ideas for a small apartment, or how to make a modern building feel warm and inviting with vintage decor, this tour is full of inspiration. She combines high-end items like a Noguchi lamp and Herman Miller chair with budget-friendly thrift finds to create a space that feels curated and personal. This video also touches on the reality of living alone in New York City. Isabelle shares how she adapted her furniture from previous apartments (like a dresser she painted herself back in Toronto) and how she hunts for unique pieces at online auctions and estate sales. Whether you are moving into your first studio or looking for ways to refresh your current small space, Isabelle’s calm and organized approach to interior design offers plenty of practical takeaways. The Art of Interiors brings you the best New York City real estate tours and interior design inspiration. We feature everything from Williamsburg luxury buildings to Brooklyn walk-ups, focusing on real people and their unique design stories. If you love Before and After home makeovers, room tours, and architectural digest style content, make sure to subscribe. Join us as we explore the best of NYC living, small space design, and the art of turning a house into a home. #nycapartmenttour #studioapartment #smallspaceliving #williamsburg #brooklyn #hometour #interiordesign #layoutideas #roomdivider #apartmenttherapy #theartofinteriors #modernapartment #nyc #livingalone #480sqft