She lives in garage….and her space looks better than some apts

Karen, owner of Intrinsic Design, converted the 460-square-foot garage of her duplex into this luxe little pad she calls her own while renting the other two apartments…

Inspiration: Living in a smaller space frees me. I enjoy having the freedom to have more money, travel, entertain, and spend on my friends and family. It allows me to clean quickly and be more organized, plus I have a lot less clutter. It frees my mind to only have the important and beautiful things surrounding me.

Karen’s Best Advice: Living small does not mean you have to throw out the luxury. It means you can be selective and love the things that surround you. You can select high-end materials because there isn’t much material you can have.

In her opinion, it is important to have separate spaces that do specific tasks. She also feels just because she downsized doesn’t mean she downgraded. I like that outlook.