Nilüfer Haciosmanoglu is the very first tenant of this 470-square-foot studio apartment located in a building in Brooklyn built around three years ago. While being the first person to live in a new apartment certainly has its perks, it also meant moving into a space lacking in personality and soul.

“Bringing in elements that will make this space feel warm and peaceful were essential to turn this space into a home for myself,” Nilüfer, an architectural designer, begins. The rental came with what she calls a great layout, with a separate kitchen and a nice bedroom alcove. But she still wanted to work to define separate areas in the home.

“Rooms are defined from my entry to dining to sleeping area,” she explains. “I love how I divided my sleeping space with linen curtains, which added so much texture to the space. This full visual division was very important to me! I believe in giving your bedroom more privacy.”

Nilüfer moved here from just a room, so it took her time to fill the space.…