Our TeamLaura Fenton

About Me

Laura Fenton is the author of The Little Book of Living Small and the weekly Living Small newsletter. She writes about home design and sustainability, and is a regular contributor to Apartment Therapy. Her work has been published in Better Homes & Gardens, Eater, New York Magazine, and Real Simple, and The Washington Post.


Latest Stories

This Tween Bedroom Makeover Transformed Wasted Space into a Hangout Area
You’ve got to see the hangout area!
Dec 21, 2025
How To Spookily Decorate Your House for Halloween (No Crafting Required!)
It's over-the-top in the best possible way.
Oct 1, 2025
Week Four: How to Create Tidy Habits, According to Our Experts
How do you get your family to keep things organized? Our experts offered their brilliant advice.
Jan 30, 2023
Week Three: Pro Secrets for Creating an Organizing System That Will Stick
Today we're talking toy storage systems.
Jan 25, 2023
Week Two: The Big Toy Edit
With a pared-down toy collection down kids can focus on playing with the things they really love!
Jan 18, 2023
Week One: Identify the Problems
It's time to dissect the mess.
Jan 11, 2023
The Great Cubby Clean-Up: 4 Weeks and 4 Easy Steps to a Fresh Start for Your Family
Declutter, organize, and set up systems that will (hopefully) keep your family tidy all year long.
Sep 1, 2025
14 Clever Ways to Make a Shared Kids’ Room Work, According to the Parents Who’ve Done It
Good ideas that might get you thinking about the possibilities in YOUR house!
Jun 4, 2025
The 10 Best Toddler Beds for Little Kids Who Think They’re Big Now
A toddler bed is a very worthwhile investment, especially if your kid has a small room!
Apr 16, 2025
The 7 Best Family Sofas That’ll Survive Your Kids and Pets
From sectionals to lounge sofas, we've got the scoop.
Feb 22, 2025
The Best Kids’ Beds, According to Experts and Designers
Everything you need to know to buy your child’s first real bed.
Apr 3, 2025
10 Cribs That Designer Parents Swear By
A crib is a critical decision in your baby’s nursery and it can feel like an overwhelming one. Whether you’re struggling to decide between a mini crib and a standard-size crib, wondering if a crib that converts to a toddler bed is a must or if you should opt for a crib with storage, or just having difficulty choosing between the many many styles on the market, it can feel like there are more questions than answers. That’s why we wrote a whole guide to buying a crib. And!
Mar 1, 2025
The Complete Guide to Buying a Family Sofa
From sectionals to lounge sofas, we've got the scoop.
Feb 21, 2025
The Complete Guide to Buying Your First Crib
For many Cubby readers, there’s a good chance you’ve already bought your first crib, but for those who are on the cusp of parenthood or who are in the market for a new baby bed, this guide will tell you everything you need to know about buying a crib today.Here’s what you need to know to buy with confidence. And if you’re looking for specific recommendations, check out our article on the best cribs.
Feb 20, 2025
The Complete Guide to Transitioning to Big Kids’ Beds
Everything you need to know to buy your child’s first real bed.
Feb 20, 2025
The Complete Guide to Buying a Toddler Bed
A toddler bed is a very worthwhile investment, especially if your kid has a small room!
Feb 20, 2025
The Complete Guide to Buying a Family Sofa
From sectionals to lounge sofas, we've got the scoop.
Feb 20, 2025
5 Tips for Creating Great Kids’ Rooms, From a Design Editor (and Parent!) Who Knows
And tips on navigating decorating kid's rooms!
Nov 7, 2024
This Designer Tree Swing Is Totally Worth It
I was swayed by good design, and I don’t regret it.
May 3, 2023
This Family Is Creating a Fairytale Home
Camille Simmons of Planning Pretty shares the story of her 1920s California cottage.
Apr 11, 2022
21 Creative Baby Boy Nursery Ideas, from Design Pros and Parents
From playful neutrals to street-art style, we've got photos to get the ideas flowing!
Jan 31, 2024
25 Creative Baby Girl Nursery Ideas, from Design Pros and Parents
We asked design pros and creative parents to share their girls’ nurseries with Cubby.
Dec 18, 2023
49 Stylish Nursery Ideas for the Unique Baby Room of Your Dreams
The prettiest nursery eye candy you’ll see all week.
Nov 15, 2023
The Very Best IKEA Products for Families
It's our #1 go-to for a reason.
Sep 20, 2023
I Never Thought I’d Love a $10 Mini Waffle Maker, yet Here We Are
I’m an appliance minimalist, but it still won space in my kitchen.
Aug 9, 2023
This Is the One Hard-to-Find Product You Probably Didn’t Know IKEA Makes
All of my friends with young kids know now because I won’t shut up about how great it is!
Jul 28, 2023
I Finally Found the Best LED Lightbulbs for The Bedroom
They're soft, not too cool, dimmable, and bright enough for reading.
Jun 23, 2023
This Is My New Go-To Kid Gift
It solves many of my gift-giving problems.
Jun 22, 2023
We Want Everything from Molly Baz’s New Collection for Crate & Barrel
It turns out the food writer has a serious knack for design.
Jun 7, 2023
This Multipurpose Playroom Is Packed with Smart Solutions
Roberto Gil of Casa Kids knows how to create small spaces that do many things at once.
Apr 19, 2023
Here’s How a Professional Playroom Designer Turned Her Garage into the Ultimate Play Space
It's now the go-to hangout spot for her daughter and her friends.
Mar 21, 2023
15 of the Best Quiet-Time Toys For Kids Who’ve Dropped Their Naps
Has your child dropped a nap and needs something quiet to do for a portion of the afternoon? This is the list for you.
Feb 9, 2023
This New York City Shared Boys’ Room Is Full of Small-Space Tricks
See how this space converted from a nursery into a big-boy’s room, thanks to a few smart purchases.
Feb 6, 2023