ADDITION TO MY DREAM HOUSE FILE: Small Barn-Style House

I spotted this adorable barn-style house in San Diego last weekend and was immediately captured by its charm and size. I would love to own a home like this and create a modern-meets-rustic feel inside. Hmmm...one day.

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CB2's SIDECAR TABLE

I love any piece of furniture that is functional enough to be used in more then one way. Check out the CB2 Sidecar High Dining table - part dining table and part bar or part bookcase or part desk. This sleek and cool table is slender to fit in a smaller space and as functional as it is stylish. Love that!

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DIMENSIONAL TEXTURE

Adding dimensional texture to a small space simply creates depth to your space. There are the more obvious places - walls, headboard, artwork - but what about your furniture? Check out these neat and quite stunning furniture pieces with gorgeous patterned, stenciled leather by Helen Amy Murray. Helen's inspiration - nature and form. (via Oh Joy)

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BLOWN GLASS PENDANTS

Niche Modern revealed these beautifully designed blown glass pendants at ICFF in May and I love them for a small space. They are simple yet impactful in design - a perfect addition for your home.

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25 Design Books To Add To Your Collection

I recently did a post for Apartment Therapy about 25 informative and resourceful design books that would be a wonderful addition to your book collection. Each book I picked was relevant to small space living and I wanted to share them with you. My faves - Living Large in Small Spaces and Small Spaces: Making The Most Of The Space You Have. Click here to check out the entire collection.

USING YOUR WALLS: Room-length headboard

This tufted room length headboard is an interesting way to create a focal point for your bed while adding texture and depth to your space. I have never really seen this before and think it's an awesome DIY in a small space. Simply customize the color palette with some pretty fabric. (Image via BNO Designs)

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A FAVE SITE: Dwell Studio

Dwell Studio is a wonderful textiles company that designs modern bedding and decor for the home. While The Dwell Studio lines can be found in hip boutiques around the country, I enjoy the look of their site. It's simple and chic and appeals to the design aesthetic I like. Click here to check out Dwell Studio.

NEEDLEPOINT OTTOMANS

I love these needlepoint ottomans from Anthropologie! The detailed knit cushion mixed with the rustic painted base can work in any style small space.

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SMALL SPACE ACCENT: Mail Organizers

I love keeping a special place in my small space for mail, keys, etc. It's an easy way to stay clutter-free and I never lose my mind looking for lost things. Check out these neat organizers via Kim Valle.

SMALL SPACE DWELLER HANDBOOK:Layering Furniture

For all of us small space dwellers out there, it's always a challenge to create a floor plan that can really maximize our space. My advice - layer your furniture.

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Try putting 2 chairs on an angle in front of your entertainment or wall unit.This way you are using that "wall" for dual purposes and creating depth in your space. I suggest using matching chairs in fabric and structure. Use accents like pillows or a pretty side table to add color. Check out the floor plan above that I snapped at William Sonoma Home that shows this idea. I love how the chairs have accent pillow that match the opposite couch another great way to tie in the color palette of the room.

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Place a table in front of a bookcase to create a stylish and very functional idea for bedroom storage. I've posted this idea before and think it's a great way to use your space. (Image via Home Magazine)

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If you have a wall of books, you can place your couch in front of the space. The couch will anchor that side of the room and become the center of the focal point of the room. (Image via Thom Filcia)