Virginia K. Smith

Besides adding a cozy, vaguely bohemian vibe to any bedroom, loft beds also have one sizable practical advantage: a lot of added storage space. 

And, assuming your landlord signs off on any drilling involved, they're relatively simple to add to a rental, whether you buy one pre-made or go the DIY route. A few design ideas to keep in mind one you've got that elevated bed all set up? 

One way to get around your sky-high rent bill: barter with the landlord (WSJ via Brokelyn)

Apartment hunting is an emotional roller coaster for most of us, and even with our best efforts, classic broker tricks have a way of getting inside our heads (and more pertinently, inside our wallets). Per New York Magazine, a lot of the most common buyer foibles—blowing the budget in a bidding war, overspending