The gorgeous living area shows off a 700-square-foot apartment's top-to-bottom transformation — which included a new kitchen and bath, new furniture and closet upgrades. The designers explain that their goal was two-fold: "One, match the design with the personality of our client, a young woman with a bubbly personality, and, two, maximize storage. The result was a hyperfunctional and ultrafeminine living space."

The living area before redesign is waiting for an identity.

The kitchen before redesign was dated and drab.

A stunning marble counter and subtle gray backsplash joins white Shaker-style cabinetry and black stainless appliances. The range hood surround is painted in the wall color — a delicate pink, and a cute midcentury globe light in frosted glass and gold is a lovely accompaniment to the gold cabinet pulls. This adorable kitchen sacrifices no style because of its small size