Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

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As much as I'd love to have furniture custom-made for my space, that isn't really in my budget. Luckily the right IKEA piece can achieve a similarly stylish effect - for a way more manageable price.

Space-saving furniture ideas: Use the space under your sofa for storing magazines, blankets, or even seasonal items. Consider getting a sofa with built-in drawers or baskets (Image: Canva) Living in a ...