Name: Andi Forker
Type of Project: Kitchen Renovation — full gut remodel
Location: San Francisco, California
Type of building: 1890's Victorian condo

Here on Apartment Therapy, we've witnessed step-by-step the transformation of Andi's kitchen, from the original cramped, outdated space to the gorgeous, spacious new kitchen she has now. In this post, Andi goes into detail about an aspect of the project you may have been curious about — what it all cost. 

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Name:

Greg

Location:

Chicago, IL

Square Feet:

550

Division:

Tiny

What I Love About My Small Home:

The great thing about my small space is my wall of windows. With a great view of the lake and city it makes what could be a snug space feel much larger. Plus, I love the color of my kitchen.

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Name:

Stephanie

Location:

New York, NY

Square Feet:

330

Division:

Teeny-Tiny

What I Love About My Small Home:

What I love about my small home is that it's grown up with me. The first year I rented my apartment, I was traveling a lot for work and it was mostly just a place to hold my stuff between trips. The second year, I made a conscious effort to explore my neighborhood and to decorate. This is when I discovered that my apartment overlooks the smallest park in Manhattan (it's only 1500 square feet!) and finally treated myself to the 'For Like Ever' poster I had been coveting since 2006 (RIP Domino mag). The third year was when my apartment became a home. I hosted dumpling making parties, planted a mini-garden, and carved out space for painting. As I enter my fourth year here, I'm sure it will be the best yet.

You know those shower caddies that hang over the shower head? Or shelves that suction-cup onto the wall? They're fine for adding storage, but they do take up space, which can become a nuisance in a small bathroom where elbow room is lacking anyway. That's why we love the idea of shower niches recessed between the studs in the shower wall.

Smartphones have wiggled their way into practically every aspect of our lives, and in the process, thanks to the utility of the wide selection of apps available at our fingertips, have replaced books, newspapers, GPS units, digital cameras, gaming devices, maps, and countless other things we once hauled around. So why not our house keys?

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Name:

Albert & Katy

Location:

Dallas, TX

Square Feet:

720

Division:

Little

What I Love About My Small Home:

We love the great natural light that comes through our windows! Paired with bright colors, it makes our apartment a cheerful place to come home to after a long day. We also love all of the quirky and personal touches in our home - most of our decor is handmade and designed by solo artists, including our art collage in the living room.

Light fixtures can be changed. Colors can be painted over. Ugly floors can be covered. They're not all easy projects for renters who've found themselves in apartments cramping their style. But they're all do-able, and importantly, reversible. Just like this solution for covering ugly appliances with removable peel-and-stick wallpaper.

Prepping for your beach vacation just got more colorful, and charitable. One Kings Lane has partnered with eight designers to create exclusive beach towels that benefit a non-profit of the designer's choice. Currently available is a selection from Tracy Reese with proceeds going to AIDS New York Community Trust. 

In other news, a color-coded notes makes you more efficient, and an adaptable coffee table offers eight options. See the headlines after the jump.