But some of us are truly living in tight spaces. Chances are if you're an apartment dweller or living in a large, expensive city, you're living in a space that feels much too small. Here are some ideas for living comfortably in little places. Get Rid of Your Junk. I can't stress this one enough.
Most people have too much junk.
If this is your problem, you' ll never feel like you have enough space until you get rid of the extraneous stuff. Take a look at my article on decluttering, or for more in-depth advice check out Don Aslett's fine books on the subject, Clutter's Last Stand and Not for Packrats Only . In other words, build up, not out. Put shelves up, hang your pots on the wall or on a pot rack, put hooks on the doors. You can hang anything from ironing boards to plants, thus freeing up your storage space and all of the workspace around your home at waist level.