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Name:

Ashley

Location:

Charleston, SC

Square Feet:

632

Division:

Little

What I Love About My Small Home:

Lots of stuff. My house was built in the 1940's, so my midcentury-inspired furniture fits in quite well. Most of it was found at thrift stores or on Craigslist, or lovingly built by my super awesome dad. My apartment is on the second floor surrounded by lawns so the view out of any window is lovely. Also, because my house is basically a square split into 4 smaller squares, from any room I can see into 2 other rooms. Which means if something super exciting was going on in 3 rooms at once I would get to partake in all of it!

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Name:

Justin

Location:

Brooklyn, NY

Square Feet:

590

Division:

Tiny

What I Love About My Small Home:

Our apartment is 99 years old and has managed to retain nearly all its original detail, including Arts and Crafts style plaster moulding, a gas fireplace, and large windows with leaded-glass transoms. It's basically really warm and inviting, providing an interesting contrast to some of our contemporary art and furnishings.

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Name:

Adam

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Square Feet:

936

Division:

Small

What I Love About My Small Home:

I love that my place isn't defined by a specific time. it can kind of be whatever I want it to be. It's a personal space where nothing is too precious, which (I believe) allows a level of comfort and warmth.

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Name:

Kylie

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Square Feet:

824

Division:

Small

What I Love About My Small Home:

I love that I moved into this condo as a single, college student and have over the last 6 years added first a dog, then a husband, a daughter and now another baby on the way. Our home has completely adapted to each new stage and forced me to press into new ways of thinking about design. Every room started out with builder's beige paint on the walls and zero personality. Now, every room reflects who we are as a family. We've added wood beams, crown molding, tiled walls, a new bathroom vanity, swapped every light fixture...the list goes on and on. Everything we can change, we have. I love that a small home restricts you to tweaking and perfecting the few rooms you do have to work with. With all of our energy being poured into such a concentrated area, we ended up with spaces we love.

I came across this sweet wrapping tutorial from Studio DIY, and I cannot wait to recreate it. It's the perfect wrapping idea for all of those summer bridal showers and birthday parties. You can clip a few flowers from your garden, or use it as an excuse to buy a pretty bouquet from the farmer's market.

Kim loved a recent post about making the most of bay windows and wanted to share how she uses this area in her home - as a dedicated "kid zone". 

Wanna get your hands a bit dirty and come out the other side with a slew of sleek and modern concrete pendant lamps? Follow me after the jump to find out how...

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Name:

Lindsey & Hrishikesh

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Square Feet:

798

Division:

Little

What I Love About My Small Home:

Our place was built in 1959, and we immediately fell in love with the period built-in nooks and cabinets. Over the years we've lived here, we've updated it to be more modern while trying to stay true to the spirit of the period. The built-in dining table was custom-made by our friend as a wedding present. The stereo cabinet in the living room was originally bought by Lindsey's grandparents in 1968, but we've re-wired it to play through the television and wirelessly stream music. We especially love our kitchen floors, which we re-did with handmade cement tiles from Nicaragua, and the pair of wooden chairs we got from an old farmhouse. And in the afternoons, our place is flooded with light, thanks to our perenially sunny city. All of this makes it a great place for Hrishikesh to work out of during the day, and for Lindsey to come home to each night.

She was a tad late, but spring is finally in full swing down in Charleston, and we are taking advantage of every opportunity to enjoy it outdoors. The sandbox has become a favorite hangout for my daughter, and I've learned a few tricks to make our sandy experiences a bit more enjoyable. Keeping three simple items nearby is the key to smart sand play.