Architect Greg Dufner carefully devised his own Greenwich Village apartment's interior; he used multiple strategies to carve several spaces within its single main room. He says "I think our main take away when designing a small space has always been 'creative built-ins.' This means eliminating sheet rock walls when possible and creating built-in cabinetry as room dividers. It also means, there is no such thing as 'left over space.' Every space should be built-out with custom sized built-ins to maximize storage. It's like detailing a luxury yacht." Photo 18 of 22 in Expert Tips and Tricks for Designing Small Dwellings by Zach Edelson

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Architect Greg Dufner carefully devised his own Greenwich Village apartment's interior; he used multiple strategies to carve several spaces within its single main room. He says "I think our main take away when designing a small space has always been 'creative built-ins.' This means eliminating sheet rock walls when possible and creating built-in cabinetry as room dividers. It also means, there is no such thing as 'left over space.' Every space should be built-out with custom sized built-ins to maximize storage. It's like detailing a luxury yacht."