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Hanging a Mirror to Make a Room Feel Larger
A mirror only enlarges a room if it reflects something worth reflecting. Placement, height and fixings for rented walls.
Choosing a Side Table for a Narrow Walkway
Under twenty inches wide, the right height, and a shape that does not catch a hip. What to look for in a side or accent table.
Vertical Storage for Apartments That Have No Floor Left
Corner shelves, tree bookcases and blanket ladders use wall height instead of floor area. How to choose and where to put them.
Washable Rugs: What Actually Goes in the Machine
Machine-washable area rugs are genuinely useful in an apartment, but the size and setting matter. What to check before you buy.
Lighting a Room With No Ceiling Fixture
Many New York apartments have no overhead light. How to build usable light from three lamps, and what colour temperature to choose.
Measuring a Room Before You Buy Furniture Online
Three measurements decide whether a piece fits a New York apartment: the gap, the path and the door. A practical method with a tape measure.