How an Interior Designer Maximizes Her 650 Square Foot NYC Apartment | Architectural Digest

Today AD joins interior designer Christie Ward of Ward and Gray to see how she makes the most of her 650 square foot studio apartment in NYC. Small living is the reality for many New Yorkers, and how to maximise that small amount of space is a question on many residents’ lips. How do you effectively fit multiple rooms into one? Can you have both a couch and a bed? Join Ward as she shares her creative journey and thinking when it came to designing her tiny NYC home.

00:00 Intro
01:35 Living Room
03:37 Bedroom
05:26 Kitchen
08:06 Dining Area
09:50 Bathroom

Director: Skylar Economy
Director of Photography: Charlie Jordan
Editor: Estan Esparza
Talent: Christie Ward
Producer: Skylar Economy
Director of Creative Development: Morgan Crossley
Coordinating Producer: Brandon Fuhr
Line Producer: Joe Buscemi
Production Manager: Melissa Heber
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Camera Operator: Mar Alfonso
Audio Engineer: Rachel Suffian
Production Assistant: Ryan Coppola
Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow
Additional Editor: Paul Tael
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Animation: Sam Fuller


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[mitterpe]

Small spaces are so underrated. She designed a very clever floor plan and made use of every nook and cranny which is why it feels so cozy. So well done. I could totally live there!! Love her color choices too!

[lukestoolbox]

Absolutely LOVE when you show us some spaces we could possibly actually afford!✌🏼

[samantharuiz]

Finally! AD is showcasing small, and still creative, spaces. Would love more of this content 😍😍😍

[thecountessp]

60.4m² so you don't have to Google or do maths.

[joel.saucedo]

I love the mix of colors and textiles, it gives it a kind of english cottage vibes, very warm and inviting.

[sharonkaysnowton]

Christie Ward, I love your 659 sq ft apartment. It is decorated beautifully. Thank you for sharing it.

[carlaogden]

The natural lighting and proximity to the parks is a dream! Well done and very inspiring space 🩵🤍

[Sarah-xwff]

She did a really fantastic job and I love the folk art and color! The dining area is my favorite and those cabinets are genius. Can't wait to decorate my own condo like that some day with custom cabinets.

[whilebeingjezebel]

I most especially love the thoughtfulness around tiny touches, like taking the sharp edge off a very narrow vanity to soften its presence, and putting the fridge in the cupboard so the space feels less full. Seems aesthetic, but is ultra-practical!

[bizzwriter]

This is cool -- amazing what you can do with a 650 square foot STUDIO! Beautiful place and fun AD series!

[maurawhelan]

She’s got a wonderful demeanor and voice! Love her place…

[pamelafox]

I love this apartment. And the colors and the artwork. But mainly there is breathing room on the walls and around the furniture. So beautiful.

[forwardforty]

So chic and thoughtful. One of the best small spaces I’ve seen

[spiritreadings]

Beautiful Christie💖I Love small living spaces. You did a brilliant job.

[albertine]

The first place I have seen I felt I could live in. Very nice.

[mmclennon]

I am OBSESSED! I have never wanted to live in a space more than this. Thank you, AD and Christie!!

[cherrycherryreikikirschblu]

I love how the colours of the furniture match the colour of the paintings.

[thoughts]

Wow. This is probably the most clever set-up for a studio space that I have ever seen. It truly does not "read" studio. Love the nook --perfect. And I agree with you on the storage. You have a full-size tub. I LOVE the tile there --where did you get that? I would love to re-do my small bathroom and am also struggling with finding a sink that is small enough for the space and still have some storage underneath.

[Jen-joqu]

Beautiful place. So peaceful and decorated in a lovely way. Bravo.

[shadowess]

Gorgeous space! In love with that living room hanging light.