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Alexandra's Cozy Little Cave — Small Cool Contest
Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Alexandra Location: New York, NY Square Feet: 254 Division: Teeny-Tiny What I Love About My Small Home: Winters make the place a cozy little cave, and summers without AC give us a reason to spend more time outdoors. Plus, we never have to walk further than three steps to find what we need! More
Pro DIY Project: David Stark's Paper Flowering Spring Branches
To get ready for summer entertaining season, this month we're sharing a mini-series of pro tips and projects from our guest blogger, party planner extraordinaire and designer David Stark. This week, his instructions for a beautiful take on flowering spring branches, usable year-round. Show More Summary
Beatriz's Fun and Functional Workspace — Creative Workspace Tour
Name: Beatriz Macias of Mid Mod Mom
Location: Mission Viejo, Orange County CA
Size: 120 square feet
Years lived in: 10 years, but only used as an office for 2 years. Beatriz has the great advantage of working from home in this converted office space. Show More Summary
Maximizing Space Through Original Layout: IS House in Japan
Yo Yamagata Architects completed the design of a three-level residence located in Saitama, Japan…, The design team managed to maximize the space (54.98 square meters) and create functional interiors filled with natural light. Three major components make up the structure of the building. Show More Summary
Stero Console by Symbol Audio — ICFF 2013
The elegant new stereo console by Symbol Audio connects to a record player or Bluetooth-enabled device. Plus there's a place to store your records!
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Quirky Midcentury Chair by Yinka Ilori — ICFF 2013
A midcentury-inspired chair, with a little twist. By UK designer Yinka Ilori.
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Wilsonart Chair by Katie Lee — ICFF 2013
Spotted at the Wilsonart booth: this chair by University of Oregon student Katie Lee, covered with tiny pieces of laminate attached to canvas.
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Guess the Decade: Lofted Sitting Room - The Answer
This one, in my opinion, was a bit of a stumper, but a good number of you got it right anyway... Click here to guess first - then jump below for the answer!
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Getting Away: Tips For Renting a Vacation House with Kids
Sometimes vacations are about traveling to new places and exploring new cultures. And sometimes they're about relaxing, kicking back and spending time together as a family. One of the best ways to do this, especially for families with kids, is to rent a house in a lovely location. Show More Summary
Army Vet Who Tattooed 4-Month-Old Puppy Stirs Outrage but Still Gets to Keep His Dog (PHOTO)
Post by Jill Baughman Well, this is just gross. A man in North Carolina has apparently taken it upon himself to tattoo his tiny, innocent puppy's belly... and then of course post a photo of it on Facebook. Ernesto Rodriguez is a disabled...Show More Summary
DIY Glitter Table Numbers Spice Up Floral Centerpieces
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Lauren's Best Solution — Small Cool Contest
Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Lauren Location: New York, NY Square Feet: 340 Division: Teeny-Tiny What I Love About My Small Home: Living in a tiny apartment with randomly angled walls and sloped floors is such a uniquely New York experience. Other than that, I instantly adored the large front window that looks out to the street. More
Small Cool Lessons: Discovering Small Space Design Ideas That Really Work
Small Cool 2013 is well underway, and we've seen some really innovative space solutions so far. I've been so inspired by all these small homes that I've even begun visiting the archive to get more ideas. Here are some of my favorite small space tricks, drawn from last year's Small Cool entries.
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Inspiration for Sandra and Justin's Kitchen — Renovation Diary
Name: Sandra & Justin
Type of Project: Kitchen remodel
Location: Arlington, Texas
Type of building: Single-family home, 2,450 square feet The Renovation Diaries are a new collaboration with our community in which we feature your step...Show More Summary
Nordic Interior Design
Scandinavian, Scandi, Norse Minimalism…there are as many names for Nordic interior design as there are variants of it. Characterized by white walls, light wooden floors, a constrained hand in styling and an abundance of natural light, the Nordic discipline has students the world over and this collection features two that have mastered it. Curiously, they [...]
Robert Pattinson Moves Out of Kristen Stewart's House and He's Probably Not Coming Back
Post by Mary Fischer Well, I guess that's a wrap. Yep, the party is officially over, people. Robert Pattinson moved out of Kristen Stewart's Los Feliz home yesterday, and from the looks of it, he couldn't get out of there quickly enough.
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Plywood Accents Show Potential of Undervalued Material
Plywood, long considered a material best hidden in any finished space, has been slowly making its way into the mainstream material handbooks of architects and interior designs – and for good reason. Aside from being inexpensive, it is rich in texture and can be purchased in higher grades than what people typically think of (though, [...]
Start the Summer With a Beautifully Organized Closet
Thirty-one ways to better organize your closets - Real Simple
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Learn how to make these extravagant floral centerpieces at home - Glo
Barn homes beautiful enough to tempt city girls - Architectural Digest
Five industrial stools we love - Remodelista
Inside this Dexter star's LA home - Curbed
Yamini's Love at First Sight — Small Cool Contest
Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below! Name: Yamini Location: Boston, MA Square Feet: 485 Division: Tiny What I Love About My Small Home: I remember falling in love with this apartment almost instantly as I walked through the doors. Show More Summary
Moving In Together: What Do You Do With The Ex-Boyfriend/Girlfriend Box?
I was first introduced to the concept of the ex-boyfriend (or girlfriend) box by the one and only Lorelai Gilmore. She advised her daughter Rory to throw all the mementos from her just-ended relationship into a box. That way, Rory wouldn't...Show More Summary
