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Apartment Therapy's Small/Cool NYC Event

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If you have a not-so-large apartment or home, you may find it difficult (at first) to style your space. If you’re like us, you want your home to exude positive energy, feel homey, and be on-trend. 

Making every inch count is a must, and we understand that can be challenging. That’s why we jumped on the opportunity to work with Apartment Therapy for their Small/Cool NYC, opens in a new tab event.

Apartment Therapy’s founder and CEO invented Small/Cool back in 2005 as a contest to find the smallest, coolest, real-life space in NYC. Seventeen years later, Small/Cool is an immersive, shoppable event where twelve talented designers brought 12 of 2022’s biggest design trends to life  — all in less than 120 square feet. 

Keep scrolling to explore a few of the incredible spaces on display at this year’s event.

Living room styled with beige sofa, brass six-light chandelier, gallery wall, mixed lamps, plants and layered texturesLenore 6 Light Chandelier, opens in a new tab l @julietaalvarez, opens in a new tab

Here is Julieta Alvarez’s take on Pastoral Charm. She believes that statement pieces should be more traditional and timeless. This room features warm finishes, natural textures, and colors, as well as old-world details to create an artful, lived-in look.

Dining nook set for four under a brass pendant light, with colorful cubby shelving and striped wallsFlora 4 Light Chandelier, opens in a new tab l @jennapilant, opens in a new tab

If you’re a fan of color, be sure to check out Jenna Pilant’s room, Walls That Wow. Jenna’s maximalist style and eye for color harmoniously combine to create one seriously cool space.

Curved cream sectional sofa with round marble coffee table in a staged living room featuring an arched mural, wall sconces, and a striped rugVicky 1 Light Table Lamp, opens in a new tab l @mcdamnright, opens in a new tab

Stark contrast always makes a space stand out. That’s the guiding philosophy behind Miles McDermott’s design, Wanderlust Fulfilled. His dynamic use of black and white takes you on a faraway journey without leaving your couch. 

Dining table set for four beneath a black eight-light chandelier in a cozy dining room with patterned wallpaper and a potted fiddle-leaf figBailey 8 Light Chandelier, opens in a new tab & Whit Wall Sconces, opens in a new tab l @petilau_aristofreak

When designing a room, ask yourself, “what story is this space telling?” It’s that question that dictates all of Peti Lau’s designs. When creating A Collector’s Eye, Peti used her signature style: AristoFreak™ — a redefinition of boldness that elevates romance and Boheme with a taste for all things eclectic and cheeky. 

Wood desk vignette styled with an upholstered gray chair, pink grid wallpaper with floral motif, brass wall sconce, framed art, and potted plantsLani 1 Light Wall Sconce, opens in a new tab l @sovehome, opens in a new tab

Sourya Venumbaka believes good design shouldn't be out of anyone's reach. She's all about personalizing your space with one-of-a-kind objects and thoughtfully curated furnishings. Her space, Bespoke Style, is full of unique decor and boasts an inviting atmosphere. 

If you are in the NYC area, now is the time to reserve your spot for the Small/Cool NYC event. The last weekend to attend is May 13th through May 15th. Walk-ins are welcome, but Apartment Therapy recommends registering in advance, opens in a new tab. If you’re not in the city, no worries! You can virtually explore all of the rooms on smallcool.com, opens in a new tab.

Photography courtesy of Rikki Snyder.