Well hello — I’m Courtney, Melissa’s daughter. Some longtime readers might remember when I moved into a very small room (more like an office) on the entry level of my sister Kylee and brother-in-law’s townhouse in Seattle.
The room measures under 9 by 9 feet, with a sliding door on one wall and an angled corner that made it even cozier. At first I doubted a twin bed would even fit. With a little creativity and intentional choices, it became a comfortable, functional space I truly love.
It’s hard to believe I’ve lived here for almost three years. After college I began working my dream job at The Inspired Room full time, and I originally planned to document decorating the space as I went. Life happened—projects, blog posts, and a book—so I’m finally sharing the full reveal now. Better late than never!
As I publish this, I’m actually moving into my very first apartment. I’ve been looking for the right place in pricey Seattle and have taken my time. I’m excited to make a new space my own and will likely share more of that transition on Instagram and in future posts.
If you want a sneak peek of my new place, follow me on Instagram! I’ll be posting stories throughout the move and sharing more photos as I settle in.
Back to this little room: it’s been the coziest nest with wonderful natural light, its own attached bathroom, and a small but workable closet. I’ll show closet and storage details further down.
Daybed / Sisal rug
Intentional furniture choices were essential. The daybed was the first thing I knew I needed. I chose a model with usable storage underneath and filled it with cozy pillows, including three firm Euro shams in back. I plan to use this daybed as a sofa in my new apartment, just as I hoped when I bought it.
To the left of the bed is a compact shelving unit that works perfectly in the tight space. It displays books and accessories and holds a clamp light for reading. I left it freestanding rather than wall-mounted for flexibility.
A small ottoman topped with a mirrored tray doubles as a nightstand and coffee table. The lid lifts to reveal shoe storage, so it serves triple duty. Layering a sisal rug brought texture and a subtle pattern that grounds the room.
I used the angled wall for a compact console that acts as a mini entry table. Rectangular consoles felt too sharp in the small corner, so the curved shape with a lower shelf for books was ideal. A simple canvas artwork adds a personal touch.
String lights create warm, inviting light that I prefer over the overhead fixture. They add a cozy, magical feel in the evenings.
An amusing quirk of this layout: to reach my closet I had to make the bed every morning because my extra pillows were stacked in the corner. It was a helpful little domestic habit—an unmade bed would have been glaringly out of place in such a small room.
Closet organization included a tension rod, a hanging shelf system, a plastic drawer unit, and over-the-door hooks to squeeze the most storage out of the space.
Shower curtain (sold out) // Bath mat // Black & White Rug
The attached bathroom is small but perfectly functional.
One storage lifesaver was a freestanding wardrobe I customized with shelves and a soft-closing drawer. Closed storage keeps surfaces calm and prevents the room from feeling cluttered.
Adding a decorative gold handle required drilling—my proud DIY moment—and an over-the-door mirror helped bounce light and visually expand the room.
The hooks behind the door serve as a tiny mudroom for coats and bags. A shallow shelf above offers a place to style or drop keys and small items.
Layering rugs over the wall-to-wall carpet made the floor feel warmer and more intentional.
I’ll miss this little room. Homes hold memories beyond decor, and this cozy space sheltered a lot of life as I transitioned from college to full-time work. I’m grateful to my sister and brother-in-law for letting me rent it while I found my footing.
I hope you enjoyed the tour. I’m excited for the next chapter and the new apartment adventures ahead.
Follow me on Instagram to catch moving-day stories and sneak peeks of my new Seattle apartment!
Room Sources:
Daybed
IKEA Lack Wall Shelf Unit
Sisal Patterned Rug
Blue and White Floral Pillow Cover
Gray Textured Pillow Cover
Single Pax Wardrobe Frame with Bergsbo door
Wardrobe gold handle
Ticking stripe duvet and pillowcases
6 Shelf Hanging Closet Organizer
Copper String Lights
Hook Rail with Shelf
Over-the-Door Mirror (similar)
White Console Table
White Tin Pencil Box
Floral Pencils
Floral Books on Shelf
White and Gold Plug-in Wall Sconce
Wall Clock
White Alarm Clock
Floral Art Print
“A Good Deed” Art Print
Gray Storage Ottoman
Gold Mirrored Tray
Watercolor Calligraphy Canvas
Brown Cable Knit Throw
Pink Throw Blanket
Blue and White Lamp – Thrifted
Blue and White Backpack (similar)
White Euro Shams
Euro Pillow Inserts (similar)
White Cotton Blanket
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