It's the start of the first three day weekend of the summer, so in keeping with (and expanding upon!) recent Apartment Therapy tradition, we put together a big list of DIY projects to consider for the days ahead. From crafting to cleaning, renovating to relaxing, there is an idea here for everyone - 100 to be exact!
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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.
Who has the smallest coolest home? It's up to you to decide. Click through to check out today's entries and then vote for your favorites.
- Tiny: Lenora's Cozy Classic
- Small: Bradley's Bungalow Character
- International: Jerome's Canal View
- Small: Joseph's Treetop View
- Tiny: Jennifer's Little Love Shack
- International: Cristian's Well Defined Spaces
- Teeny-Tiny: Ashley & Ryan's Happy History
- Tiny: Eric's Changing Display
- Teeny-Tiny: Jane's Perfect Size
- International: Victoria's City Contrast
- Tiny: Nowme & Rashid Love Living Small
- Teeny-Tiny: Amy's Bit of Hollywood History
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- Name:
- Amy
- Location:
- West Hollywood, CA
- Square Feet:
- 175
- Division:
- Teeny-Tiny
- What I Love About My Small Home:
- The greatest part about living where I do is the history. Charlie Chaplin built this complex in 1924 to house actors who were working at the studios nearby. I feel lucky to get to wake up in a place that had a part in making Hollywood so great. It feels like I live in Snow White's village, and inside my teensy cave is the best place to curl up and read a book or stay in on a rare rainy day. Everywhere you look there are wonky windows, hand carved wood details, and gorgeous stained glass. It's magical. It's hard not to wax poetic...if you came here you would understand!
- Name:
- Nowme & Rashid
- Location:
- Brooklyn , NY
- Square Feet:
- 575
- Division:
- Tiny
- What I Love About My Small Home:
- We love that we live here together and that our home reflects who we are. We are minimalists and enjoy living small. But this space never really feels small. It has this great open layout and high ceilings, which gives it a loft-like feel. We also love our community, the artwork that we've created for the apartment, and all the light and love that streams in every day.
- Name:
- Victoria
- Location:
- Hong Kong Hong Kong
- Square Feet:
- 350
- Division:
- International
- What I Love About My Small Home:
- The contrast to the city outside. It's on the 3rd floor of an incense dusted walk-up building overlooking Hong Kong's oldest temple, yet has a lofty, contemporary feel.
- Name:
- Jane
- Location:
- Chicago, IL
- Square Feet:
- 400
- Division:
- Teeny-Tiny
- What I Love About My Small Home:
- It's the perfect size for me and my dog, Darcy. Although each room is small, I like having separate rooms for sleeping, eating, and lounging.
- Name:
- Eric
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
- Square Feet:
- 500
- Division:
- Tiny
- What I Love About My Small Home:
- Having a place to display what I've created, and found in my own way. I love the cozy cottage feel to my place, and being able to extend out into my yard, allowing more people to enjoy the home without being cramped inside. Having a private, fenced-in yard allows me to work on projects and still be in an area where I can walk/skateboard to all the places I hang out.





























































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