I live in a 410-square-foot studio apartment. The small space has changed the way I spend money.

Because my studio is so small, I've had to shop more intentionally. Hannah Fowler I moved to a 410-square-foot studio apartment in a dreamy Brooklyn neighborhood . Because I had so little space, I started buying decor more intentionally — and saving more money. Two years later, I spend less on unnecessary stuff, and I live in a space that feels like me. When I was planning my move to Brooklyn and touring a 410-square-foot space, the first thing I noticed was the lack of, well, space. The place looked small in photos on StreetEasy, but this was something else altogether. Every section of the studio — from the bed area to the kitchenette to the entryway — was a mere few paces from each other. Yet, the rent was under $2,000, and about $200 less than what I'd been paying to live with a roommate in Manhattan.