Micro-living has definitely seen an uptick in the last few years. There are even debates over what actually qualifies as “micro” as people become more and more adept at thriving in an ever-decreasing sliver of a home. This concept goes against what the generations before mine were taught: that size matters and happiness is measured in square feet. When I moved to Chicago, I shared a studio space that was less than ideal, but not once did I doubt that I had made the right decision. My little piece of the sky did indeed have some advantages. I could cook and do laundry at the same time all while laying in bed. That’s a win for a bachelor. Soaking up the city was what I came for, not to sit in a box and stare at my four walls. So why care about how big or small it was? All I really needed was a bed and I was set. Having done it myself, I am always intrigued by how others problem-solve and decorate their own pint-sized homes.
Meg and Brad, two creatives behind Ghostly Ferns, share this 700-square-foot studio in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn. After meeting in high school marching band, the couple struck out on a journey that had them living all over the United States before work finally brought them to New York. “It’s incredibly difficult to find loft buildings in South Brooklyn,” the couple says about their home search. Their eclectic style meant that no matter what the bones of their new apartment were, their home would be far from cookie-cutter. The two truly did luck out, however, when they came across this 1930s factory building with its plentiful light and bright walls.
The potential was absolutely there, but as with any home, Meg and Brad have come across challenges when it comes to fitting two people in one space. “With any studio apartment comes the issue of dividing the space properly. We still have huge sound issues. It would be great if one of us could comfortably watch TV while the other is sleeping,” Meg explains. That being said, the two still knew that this home was a no-brainer with its inviting vibe and airiness. Unique details like three skylights, a kitchen in an old elevator shaft, and the sweethearts’ styling have all helped to make what could have been a tight squeeze an inviting home base. Enjoy! —Garrett
Photography by Meg Lewis
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