About Smart Space Tips
Small Spaces. Smart Solutions. No Nonsense.
At Smart Space Tips, we turn cramped apartments, cluttered corners, and “where-do-I-put-this?” moments into organized, functional, and surprisingly stylish homes.
Think of us as your best friend who happens to be a storage genius — here to help you conquer chaos with practical, research-backed solutions that actually work in real life..
Why We Exist
“Less space shouldn’t mean less living.”
In a world where:
✔️ The average studio apartment is 500 sq ft (but feels like 300)
✔️ Rent prices demand every square inch to earn its keep
✔️ “Organization advice” often means “buy more bins” (eye roll)
— we cut through the clutter.
We’re here to prove that:
✅ You don’t need a bigger home
✅ You don’t need expensive systems
✅ You do need smarter strategies
What Makes Us Different
We’re not just another “clean aesthetic” blog.
| Them | Us |
|---|---|
| “Declutter your life in 10 steps!” | “Here’s how to store winter coats in a studio apartment” |
| Pretty Pinterest inspo | Battle-tested storage hacks (with before/after proof) |
| Endless product lists | Curated, budget-friendly picks we’ve personally tested |
Our secret sauce?
- MIT-backed space psychology
- IKEA-hacker DIY tricks
- Real-renter approved solutions
Our Core Beliefs
1. Function Over Fluff
If it’s not actually livable, it’s not good design.
2. Small Wins = Big Impact
A single under-bed bin can free up 20% of your closet.
3. You’re the Expert of Your Space
We give tools — you make them work for your life.
Meet Mehran (Founder)
Hi, I’m Mehran Azam — certified interior designer, space optimization specialist, and reformed studio-apartment survivor.
My Credentials That Matter to You:
🏆 10+ years helping renters in NYC, SF, and Tokyo maximize tiny spaces
📚 Certified in Small-Space Design (Parsons School of Design)
🔍 Quoted Expert in Apartment Therapy, Real Simple, and The Spruce
🏡 Lived Experience: 5 years in a 400 sq ft apartment (with a partner and 60lb dog!)
Why My Advice Works When Others Fail:
✅ Tested in Real Life – Every tip works in apartments with:
- No laundry rooms
- “Charming” (read: tiny) kitchens
- Landlords who hate holes in walls
✅ Budget-Proven – All solutions under $100 unless marked
✅ No Toxic Positivity – I won’t tell you to “just declutter” your winter coats
My Most Humiliating (But Educational) Small-Space Fail:
That time I tried to build a Murphy bed and ended up trapping my laptop inside the wall for 3 days. (Now I only recommend landlord-approved solutions.)