429 N St Sw #s500, Washington, DC 20024

Most studios give you one room and ask you to make it work. This one gives every part of your life its own place. Thoughtfully designed by the current owner, the sleeping area sits within its own alcove, tucked away for a little privacy. A desk fits naturally into the window nook, so working from home does not mean taking over the dining table. Then there is the covered balcony, which is deep enough to function like an actual outdoor room. A table, bench, and row of planters all fit with room to move around them. The building's perforated concrete screen adds privacy without closing it in, and being covered means you can use it through an August downpour or afternoon glare instead of waiting for perfect weather. The kitchen is full-size, not a kitchenette, with granite counters, a gas range, stainless dishwasher, modern tile flooring, and a separate pantry closet. The walk-in closet is fully built out with drawers, shelving, and shoe storage, which is more closet than plenty of...