This is an urban loft space in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square neighborhood. The color palette chosen for this small space is mostly whites, greens and blues. And then there are the gorgeous brick walls. This loft was designed to highlight the openness of the space. There is a place for everything: dining, sleeping, relaxing. Outside…
Amanda, who blogs at Advice From A Twenty Something, lives in this 550 square foot studio in San Francisco. Her roommate is her dog Auggie. Her style is an eclectic mix of various things she’s found both new and used. With mainly bohemian features. Her kitchen is open, and is also where she has her…
The Entry: Many apartments or small homes don’t have a dedicated entry. Here’s how to create one. Start with a nice console or dresser. Add table lamps to ground the area and provide light when you enter. You might add a mirror, which visually enlarges your space and gives you a spot to check your…
Yesterday morning I went to physical therapy. This time we tried something different. She put some tape on my ankle/leg. I went home, but my ankle was feeling a lot better from PT, and I was stir crazy. So I drove the few miles to Jenks to my favorite antique mall. I picked up a…
Amy, the owner of Victory Market Vintage & Handmade, has lived in her Andersonville home in Chicago for 4 years. Her 700 square foot apartment sits above a shop overlooking other shops and restaurants. I’m not quite sure how you’d describe her style. Colorful. Whimsical. A bit bohemian. Don’t you love that old phone on…
I had a question in my comments the other day about how I acclimated to small space living. So I’m going to address that. In Texas, I lived in a home that had around 2300 square feet. I had a lovely outdoor space that I created while I lived there. The entire house was renovated…