u/yiikeslee

I'm on the journey to finally start decorating my studio, but am struggling and wanted to get some ideas from other studio apartment havers!

I have been considering getting something different for my bed (a modular kind of couch or a murphy bed) so that I can get a small couch? I have a small friend group so I don't need a huge amount of seating, but I was wondering how comfortable and long-lasting those boneless couches are, so if anyone has one and wants to share how they've either liked or disliked it, please do so! Along the same topic, I wanted to get a simple foldable table of some kind that sits 4 people, but that can be put away when not in use/used as another side table when away. I've checked Amazon and didn't really see anything of good quality, so any ideas on functional dining for a studio would be greatly appreciated!!

Also, I also am a collector of books, figures, and have started purchasing DVDs and CD again so I wanted to get more shelving but was wondering if my best option was wall shelving? I love a physical bookcase, but realistically it would probably make my space feel even smaller 😅. If anyone has recs on wall shelf units, please let me know!

Other than that, please leave any random ideas or things that you've done that helped maximize your space! Thanks

As the title says, I'm looking into switching away from my smartphone and go back to the basics. I'm located in the United States and am looking for something that has the ability to download some apps (like Facebook Messenger, possibly YouTube Music but not required) but is mainly only going to be used for calling and texting. While my work life needs me to be connected online, I plan to keep those times strictly for either the when I'm in-office or when I work from home. I would like to make my personal life outside of those places be less influenced by doom-scrolling/the constant social media noise, which is unfortunately something I'm guilty of, especially in the past few years. Also, the money I'm spending every month on my phone plan is just a waste now that I've been evaluating everything lol.

I did some research and saw some conversations about the Nokia 2720, but they were from a few years ago - does anyone have some advice/suggestions for a good "dumb phone" in 2026? Also, where would I go (in-person or online) to purchase something like this?

I don't use Whatsapp, so I planned to hopefully keep my current number when I switch. Also, any recommendations on carriers? I'm currently with U.S. Cellular, but am totatlly fine switching to something new (I saw that TracFone as Unlimited Talk & Text plans for around $20/mo).

Thank you!!

Studio Apt. ideas!!?