When you are living in a small space, you have to think outside the box. (Pun intended!)

Apartment life means taking an unconventional look at furniture placement.

In this apartment, the owner has done just that. While the pass-through window for the kitchen would have allowed for just two bar stools, that didn’t meet the owner’s goal. She loves to cook and have friends to sit down and dine.

She made a table work in this small space by nestling it under the bar. It serves her well when she dines alone, has just one friend in or wants a space to work on a project.

When it is time to entertain a group, she can slide it out. This keeps her from sacrificing space on a regular basis.

If you are working in a small space, here are a couple of tips.

Place furniture so it works for you not so it matches some preconceived rules.

Choose items that provide storage. For example, you could use a narrow chest or dresser in your foyer area and dress it up with art, a lamp and photos. The drawers would provide additional storage that you need.

Need help with small spaces or room arrangement?

You can get virtual help with Organize Right Now- Organize Online. We can give you storage ideas and room arranging tips.

You can also visit HGTV’s Small Spaces.