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Wouldn’t it be great if we could all afford to live in a penthouse with floor to ceiling windows that looked out over the New York skyline or a tropical reef. It never hurts to dream, but if you’re a student or a worker who is still struggling to make ends meet, you’ve got to make do with what you have. With a little imaginative flair, you can live comfortably even on a tight budget.

The biggest problem with studio apartments is where to put your bed and your workspace. You only need your bed for sleeping, but you have to walk around it every time you come into the room. You only need your desk for studying or working, but it seems to take up all the remaining space in the room. A loft bed with desk gives your living room living space.

Now you will find that your living area is much larger. You can indulge yourself and get a nice big easy chair for watching TV or reading and even have a couple of armchairs for friends. The next thing you need to do is clean up your kitchen. Rice cookers and other small appliances are great for small kitchens.

Studio apartments have notoriously tiny kitchens. A good way to make the most of a small kitchen is with practical kitchen appliances, such as a Sanyo rice cooker. Usually, you’ll only have a two burner stove, so if you’re making rice, that leaves only one burner for cooking the rest of the meal. Your rice maker gives you back your cooktop and can be stored away after use.

Forget about a dining table. When you do entertain, you and your friends will be happy to hang around the coffee table. Keep that in mind when you choose yours and don’t skimp too much on the size of it.

Now that you’ve got the floor space and the kitchen taken care of, what else can you do to brighten up the room. A new coat of paint would be a good start. Light colors always add space to a room, so stick with those. Then choose pictures that also make the room feel larger. Landscapes are good for that. A travel poster of tropical paradise makes you feel like you’re looking at a distant horizon.

These few ideas should give you an idea of how you can live well on a budget. Don’t let things get you down. Keep an upbeat attitude and some creative sparks flying and you’ll find that you don’t need a penthouse to stay happy.