LOVING / LIVING / SMALL's very own small space has been picked as a semi-finalist in Apartment Therapy's Small Cool Apartment 2008 contest!!
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SMALL SPACE ACCENTS: Silhouette Portraits
A solid profile in stark contrast, silhouette portraits are striking and fun! These prints seem timeless! Karl Johnson is an amazing silhouette artist and he offers his services to make your own profile into art. (via Cut Arts). Check out my portrait at the top.
Enjoy!
CUSTOMIZE YOUR VERY OWN FLOORPLAN
I found this neat site called Floorplanner that allows you to customize your very own floor plan - right down to the colors and textures!
Check out LOVING LIVING SMALL's very own floorplan - even down to our zebra stools/coffee tables. Actual pics of our place below - pretty accurate, huh? (p.s. since I am new to this, my measurements are all off but the layout is in tact :)
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PERSONALIZING YOUR SMALL SPACE
Since my boyfriend and I live in a 1 bdrm/1 bath, I like to keep the bathroom guest-ready yet still informal and comfy for us to live with 24/7.
One little tip when entertaining is to place pretty soap and a lit candle when guests come over. It makes the bathroom space inviting. I like these personalized soap sets and candles. It's a nice gesture to show you care about your guests being in your home.
Enjoy!
SMALL SPACE D.I.Y.: Branch headboard
I spotted this pretty headboard a few weeks ago and thought it would be a fab D.I.Y. project. Plus it creates a great focal point in the bedroom. This really helps to anchor your small space.
- Simply buy some drywall and measure it from the floor to the top of the mattress.
- Layout your branch design and make holes in the drill wall every 4-6 inches.
- Fasten long branches to the drywall using glue.
- Weave the wire between the front & back of the dry wall to secure the branches.
- When completed, drill the dry wall behind the bed and you have a gorgeous, handmade, rustic headboard.
JUST A REMINDER...
Flowers are an inexpensive way to accent your small space for everyday occasions! (personal photo snapped in SF's Union Square)
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DESIGN INSPIRATION: Georgetown, D.C.
I grew up in Maryland and also lived in Georgetown just 2 years ago. I l-o-v-e that city! So pretty with the rowhouses (simply gorgeous), cobblestone streets and a canal through the city. Georgetown is colorful and has stunning architecture. It's bustling with boutiques - like the hip design district Cady's Alley, tasty restaurants and historical statements - like Old Stone House (bottom pic). Built in 1765, this is the oldest home in the city and still standing on Wisconsin Avenue. And a charming small space at that!
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SMALL SPACE ACCENTS: Wall murals
I was shooting a spot today for work and our location was a hip record store. They had a fab wall mural as their focal point and I loved it! I have always been a fan of creating 1 accent wall in your small space. In our apartment, we painted 1 wall clay red. Another way to do this is putting up a wall mural (sticks like wallpaper).
There are some wonderful companies that offer a range of styles and you can even customize. Check out the huge selection at Murals Your Way. I also love that Urban Outfitters is offering fun ideas. I love the BAR scene featured above. It reminds me of living in New York!
Enjoy!
NOT SO LAZY SUNDAY
My best friend came to visit this weekend and we took advantage of the gorgeous 70 degree LA weather today and went on an awesome hike in Runyan Canyon. While I love living in my small space, I definitely enjoy getting out and about and taking in all that Southern California has to offer. Here are some pics from our hike. They are pretty inspiring and colorful!
Enjoy your Sunday!
