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Name:

Byron

Location:

Oakland, CA

Square Feet:

965

Division:

Small

What I Love About My Small Home:

I’ve been in this apartment for less than a year after living in various San Francisco Victorians for over a decade. Although I love the charm and character of old apartments, I really wanted to live in a modern space again. What attracted me to this apartment was the “quality” of the space; it’s basically a series of right angles with big windows. The simplicity of crisp white walls with light-colored wood floors allows the focus to be on the furniture, which I’ve kept minimal and neutral in palette. Being a photographer, I also love the amount of light and wall space which has given me the freedom to increase the scale of my work. Most of all, I love the balance and juxtaposition I’ve achieved between modern and vintage, shiny and matte, textures of fabric, simple shapes and natural materials. Even though the space has a definite design push to it, it doesn’t feel fussy or unapproachable. In fact, it’s quite comfortable and livable!

What: Apartment Therapy Design Evenings
Who: Lotta Jansdotter
Members: 4,463 (wait list)
When:  Monday, May 20, 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Tribeca Cinemas | 54 Varick Street, NYC

Join us tonight, Monday, May 20 for our Annual ICFF Special Design Evening, with special guest Lotta Jansdotter!  We'll be at our new location at Tribeca Cinemas.  If you can not make it this evening (or are on the wait list) we look forward to sharing our video and write-up of the evening later this week!

A barstool with a little cubby underneath. Clever. Made in LA by Scout Regalia.

Cozy tall sofa by Bernhardt Design.

There's a debate that is always going on among the Moms of my building: if you could choose just one upgrade for your apartment, would you get a washer/dryer or a dishwasher? For me, the dishwasher wins every time. Life goes on just fine without a washer/dryer. Here is how we do it:

On Saturday, actor and art lover James Franco painted a mural in Williamsburg. The street art at the corner of Bedford and Grand celebrates his latest film, "This is the End", and features his friends and co-stars. Franco worked with Sky High Murals to complete the work. 

In other news, Yahoo buys Tumblr, and Connecticut passes a mattress recycling bill. See the headlines after the jump.

 Star Trek: Middle School Musical, Kid President, Don't Be a Glasshole, Tidal Wave Girls

Who needs cable when there are literally thousands of hours of video content uploaded to the internet every single day? Sure, there's a plethora of home movies and skateboard crash shots, but there are also plenty of other options available on YouTube and Vimeo that will make your heart skip and your lips turn upward into a smile. We share 10 of our recent favorites below...

Over the last few years, renting a home for your travel stays (as opposed to a hotel) has been on the upswing. There is something about feeling at home while you're not at home and getting to fully immerse yourself in another neighborhood that turns traveling into a different experience.

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Name:

Lois

Location:

Hartland, MI

Square Feet:

683

Division:

Little

What I Love About My Small Home:

I love my home! I love the small utility bills, the short cleaning time, and I especially love living in my small home has taught me to keep what is necessary and what I love. I have learned that "stuff" is not that important in being happy.