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my home

By curated_cattano

shop selected pieces from the serene 335 sqft brooklyn studio apartment of a pro organizer

kitchen cabinet organization

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one thing i teach my clients is not to let the name of something dictate how you use it. these drop-front 'sweater' boxes are perfect for small bags + other treasures.

AND not everything needs to be in a proper bin or organizer ($). smaller belts that don't stand on their own are in a box that something else came in. i love reusing nice boxes like this. i keep a small collection when i buy something to use in drawers + cabinets to fit things like this. stationary boxes and the box the iphone comes in a great examples of ones to keep. . .

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when buying things how it will be stored and fit in my space is top of mind to ensure i'm not creating unnecessary storage issues.

while yes, i have a small amount of things to suit my needs (why store things i'll never use?) things still take up the space they take which is why i love nesting sets like my set of 3 pyrex, set of 5 different size bowls (one is in the fridge) as well as stackable glass containers and drinking glasses.

it's why i have travel size clothes steamer + iron. they're easier to use, and easy to store.

after 20 years helping countless people in all different size spaces, from tiny studios smaller than mine to 10,000 sqft homes, storage space is always an issue. the bigger the space, the quicker it gets filled. so i would suggest thinking like this no matter the size of your home.

love these drop front boxes. they're sold as sweater boxes but they're perfect for keeping small bags in sight but free from dust, roomy enough to have extra storage in the back and giving my an additional shelf to put sweaters on top.

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a few of my favorite things:

you can't have enough lamps. i love my concrete dimmable lamp, my comfy swivel chair and my sonos which i bet you didn't even see! i'm using it as a bookend . . .

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you can't have too many lamps. i love using them within shelving units like i have here on my vitsoe shelving.

the metal plates swivel and you can turn the black ones all the way around so it's all ivory.

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i hate having a ton of stuff in general (and not just because i live in a 335 sqft studio apt) but i love handbags, especially my mini ones.

i'm using these linen drop-front storage boxes that are actually for sweaters! they're extra deep so there's room in the back for other small accessories or delicates. the soft linen box is easy to clean (i vacuum it) and soft to use as an added shelf for folded sweaters.

the front closes well enough that dust doesn't get through unlike acrylic boxes made especially for bags.

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i strongly dislike thick cotton towels. they take up way too much space and take too long to dry. i prefer thin japanese cotton style towels. they're super soft, and i can fit them all on my open shelves in my bathroom which functions as a linen closet in my tiny 335 sqft studio apartment.

i'd rather spend money on what's hanging in my closet, then spend on the closet itself. when i moved into this tiny studio, i knew this spot in the alcove would be perfect for a dressing area. the last thing i wanted was to to add huge cabinets anywhere. being naturally neat, i knew i could keep this looking great so no doors or curtain was needed.

starting from the top:
- ikea open wood bins ikea circa 2005

- upper shelf, rod and shelf/rod brackets from home depot

- lower thick white shelving ikea 'lack' series

the whole thing was less than $300 and since i had the lower two shelves with cubbies at the time i moved in it was maybe $100 total. the ikea shelves are just placed in and stacked, they're not actually attached to the wall.

the most expensive things are the the container store drop front boxes which house small bags and a few delicate articles of clothing.

i invested in hangers 10 years before this so i've had my hangers for over 20 years!

living in a small space, i always consider how something will be stored before buying it which is why i love this set of pyrex glass storage set.

they nest in eachother taking very little space when being stored. they multifunctional, they can go in the oven, fridge + freezer. and i love the glass too so i can see in them and they're super chic.

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How professional organizer + interior stylist Laura Cattano made the most of her 335 sqft Brooklyn Studio.

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simple decorative touches can elevate any space. i especially love them in a bathroom.

use cuttings from art books or magazines in simple white gallery frames for an inexpensive way to decorate without worry.

a brass mirror instead of a basic medicine cabinet automatically brings the space to the next level.

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