April 6, 2011
Crazy or Not?
Since moving to New York City, space has taken on a whole new meaning. When people come to visit from out of town they cannot believe how small our apartment is. However, when people come over that are from the city, they cannot believe how BIG our apartment is. It just goes to show you, that space is all a matter of perspective.
Since living in the city, I have also come to realize how little space someone actually needs. In Provo, we had a 2 bedroom, 900 square foot apartment. However, we never used the extra room and did not utilize our space well at all, just because we had so much of it. So, with all that in consideration, we probably only really used about half that space.
Also, since living in the city I "purge" our "stuff" much more often. Every few months or so I will go through all our drawers, clothes, and cabinets and toss or donate anything we no longer use. It is amazing how much you acquire and can get rid of every few months.
When I saw this video of a lady living in a 90 square foot apartment in NYC I knew I had to share. Not only because it is completely crazy but because it just goes to show you the lengths people will go to to live in Manhattan!
Since my sister and brother-in-law have been here, I have fallen in love with this city all over again. They can't imagine living here, but I can't imagine NOT living here! It is such an incredible place, and even though it has it's sacrifices, I think the advantages far out weigh the disadvantages.
More power to this woman!
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I saw this video too and I thought of you! Mostly because you are the only people I know living in New York right now, but still. I think your apartment looks beautiful (and spacious!) from the pictures!
ReplyDeleteI just watched this before I came over to your blog! So awesome how she can fit in that space! Your apartment looks so spacious on online...I wonder what it is really like once inside. I better come over and see for myself. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! I love what you said about how your perception of how much space you need totally changes. I have been thinking about this so much lately because we are moving into a bigger apartment, and I am SO sad to leave our tiny studio. I honestly do not know what we will do with all the extra space, I feel like it's not necessary and it's almost a waste to live in such a big space! Plus we will have to buy a bunch of "stuff" to fill the space... which we don't need! I love living in small spaces and living minimally. You really don't need a lot of "stuff". Anyway. Crazy.
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome! Jared and I watched it together and it really put our space "needs" into perspective. We are living in a 800 sq. ft. apartment and most of it is empty (but it's still super cheap, which is great). I think you've utilized your space really well. I love your numbered baskets in the kitchen and how you've decorated.
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