A modular 500 sq ft studio in Long Island City
Jeff's Queens studio has hosted a wedding, a green card and two work-from-home setups, thanks to furniture that folds, rolls and moves.
Jeff and his wife moved into this 500 sq ft studio in Long Island City, Queens, in 2020. Rent was about half of today's rate during the pandemic. The water view, with Fourth of July fireworks, kept them there for five years. They married while living here, and Jeff got his green card and started his first job.
In a studio with one door, Jeff divides the space with curtains. A friend in Korea brought one back for him, and it fit the opening from top to bottom without his measuring. His desk sits in the entry, so he can leave work behind when he walks into the living area.
Most of his furniture does more than one job. The Murphy bed frees the floor for yoga or guests. A table on wheels opens to seat eight and stores three chairs inside. He sits on floor cushions at a low table, a Korean habit, so the modular sofa is more decoration than seat. An IKEA open closet lets him see every piece of clothing, which helps him avoid overbuying.
A coffee bar holds his espresso machine and pour-over gear. Coffee shops brought him and his wife closer when they were dating. Jeff filmed the tour before moving out to a new place with his wife.
