Arranging your books by color is a popular design trick that works awesome in small spaces. Check out my friend, Heather's, colorized bookshelf.
Enjoy!
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SMALL SPACE D.I.Y.: Home office makeover
Ok, we finally installed our new elfa home office and are loving all the new space this is giving us. A real dedicated desk and tons of shelves for our books and other fun things. Our new home office is on it's way to becoming functional and small space perfect. We just need a few more days to work on our design but here are some pics of our before (including all the stuff we had jammed into our bar-turned-desk) and after.
Enjoy!
CURB APPEAL: Venice Beach houses
I work near some amazing homes and thought I would share them with you all.
I love the look and feel of the small single story home and, of course, that amazing wooden fence!
I also love the green modern craftsman. Not so small but very inspiring! Plus those red flower boxes just pop off the facade.
I love the look and feel of the small single story home and, of course, that amazing wooden fence!
I also love the green modern craftsman. Not so small but very inspiring! Plus those red flower boxes just pop off the facade.
HAPPY ACCENTS IN YOUR HOME
In my home, my leaning mirror and plant make me smile. They have their own niche in our little space and due to our floor plan, the reflection allows for a connection to almost everything else in the room and into the other rooms.
What's your fave accent(s) in your home?
What's your fave accent(s) in your home?
SMALL SPACE ACCENTS: White porcelain vase
I think I definitely need to get one of these! (White porcelain vase via Green Grass Design)
SMALL SPACE CITY LIVING
I've lived in small spaces in all of these cities and loved it! Each one had it's own vibe and feel and with each space being under 1000 sq ft, they were functional and cozy.
What's your small space city dwelling like?
What's your small space city dwelling like?
ANTHROPOLOGIE'S PENNY TILE MIRROR
Anthropologie's new catalog has the neatest home decor accent - the Penny Tile mirror. Perfect as a room divider or to lean against a wall, this iron mirror will add lots of texture to your small space.
Enjoy!
SMALL SPACE ACCENTS:
Shades of blue in Carrie Bradshaw's pad
Small space dweller, Carries Bradshaw, shows off her redesigned pad in the SATC film and it exemplifies shades of blue. What a great example of an accent wall of color!?! We showcased shades of gray in Carrie's old place, which acted more of an anchor. In this case, the ocean blue wall color pops as an accent with her decor staying more monotone. Perfect for small spaces! Check out more of these clever Double Takes via Bandelle.
THIS CANOPY BED IDEA WORKS!
Canopy beds in small spaces work! Keep it clean and simple, the lines of the shape encourage depth of space. Don't be afraid to use large pieces in your small space.
Enjoy!
LOVING EATING SMALL: Hominy Grill
How cute is the facade of Charleston's low-country cuisine fave spot, Hominy Grill? Not only is the food amazing (see fried green tomatoes and caramel cake above) but the small courtyard in the back is quaint and the painted mural on the side is whimsical and fun!
Enjoy!
