I briefly mentioned before what New Yorkers submit to and sacrifice in order to live here, and that the state was recently deemed the unhappiest in the the country, although I focused on life in New York City. I tried to put a positive spin on it, but sometimes it does wear us down. However, my cold little heart was warmed when Nick Olsen, a favorite source for whip-smart humor, talent and all-around fun-ness, posted a New York Times story about the 178 square foot studio apartment of his friend, Zach Motl.
Simply put, Zach doesn't play. He uses every inch of the space wisely, carving out storage where none existed previously and arranging furniture in vignettes, making the space look larger than it is and multi-functional–an essential in small-space living. But he didn't rely solely on his outstanding decorative eye, he is a fearless DIY-er, as well. He ebonized his own floors! He removed, cleaned and replaced his window panes to reduce rattling and heat loss! He installed bead board (which he stained and treated) in his kitchen nook! He built a space-saving cabinet/countertop that also works to create a sense of a little entry hall. This is one talented designerto watch.
The only thing missing is "before" shots. I would love to have seen what that place looked like before he waived his magic wand and transformed what is sure to have been a rundown, uncared for dump into a little jewel box of coziness.
Don't miss the slideshow for more images.
All images courtesy New York Times
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