Name:

Michael Angelo

Location:

New York, NY

Square Feet:

495

Division:

Tiny

What I Love About My Small Home:

I love the character, light, the shape, the high ceilings and the history. The building was built in 1899 originally as an upscale hotel. So the moldings, fireplace have great detail. It makes me happy every single time I walk into my apartment!

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Name:

Stephanie

Location:

Greensboro, NC

Square Feet:

725

Division:

Little

What I Love About My Small Home:

I moved into my apartment four years ago and have loved watching it grow into a home, while at the same time getting to know its enchantments and quirks. On warm spring afternoons, I love opening the windows and being charmed by the birds in the neighboring trees. On the coldest days in fall, I love being greeted at the door by the hiss and warmth of the old radiators.

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There's no question that a small space requires creative living. And whether you welcome or curse at the challenge to your decorating prowess, discovering the multi-purposing potential of your small space is a must. We've rounded up some fun products and DIY inspiration to help you meet that challenge and create some division in your small, multi-functional spaces. More

Name:

Jelena

Location:

Banja Luka Republic of Srpska, BiH

Square Feet:

305

Division:

International

What I Love About My Small Home:

Since it's western oriented, sunny afternoons are really beautiful in my home, giving it a nice warm feel. The view from the little balcony and the window extends over the city, reaching to the surrounding hills. Instead of smallness, I feel the openness of the outer world! I also love the clear division of functions, even though there is only one interior door. All the main surfaces and big furniture are of neutral colors, so I can play with colorful details and change the overall feel. There are so many nooks to arrange and rearrange, and different ambiance that cannot be grasped all at once, which I think makes the space more interesting and complex. There is a lot of room for my favorite inspiration or travel knick-knacks, yet the space does not feel cramped. All in all, my favorite thing about my home is, that despite the constraints set by its size, it has a lot of potential for playfulness and change.

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Name:

John

Location:

New York, NY

Square Feet:

260

Division:

Teeny-Tiny

What I Love About My Small Home:

The layout. When Tim and I were looking for studios to rent, every space we looked at seemed so hard to spatially visualize. The "L" shape of our studio really lends itself to creating public and private areas. Even though this is a studio apartment, it defintely has a bedroom area and a living area. Also, each space has its own window allowing light to pour into the space! I also love the character present throughout; the brick chimney wall and the kitchen cabinets are both fun original details.

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Name:

Emily

Location:

Denver, CO

Square Feet:

572

Division:

Tiny

What I Love About My Small Home:

It's ours! And we've worked thoughtfully to make it uniquely us. Also, the size has forced us to only keep items that are either useful or beautiful (good ol' William Morris quote) so we don't feel overrun by stuff. It also gets great light and keeps us close ;)

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Name:

Annette

Location:

San Francisco, CA

Square Feet:

618

Division:

Little

What I Love About My Small Home:

First, I love that I have a view of the city, and that my corner lets in plenty of sky. It's especially dramatic at dusk, when the changing color and light bring a feeling of serenity inside. Second, I adore the kitchen. It's tiny and old, so it's bare-bones, but still easy to cook in. Luckily it has a dining area, and the walls hold some favorite stuff. Third, I have a large entry hall for a place this size. I used to think I should put it to some clever alternative use--only nothing but the hall-as-hall ever worked, and now I see its point and enjoy it. Fourth, I like the bedroom for its difference from the rest of the place. I wanted it to suggest, not with objects but with texture and color, that the ocean is nearby.

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Name:

Leah

Location:

Halifax Canada

Square Feet:

200

Division:

International

What I Love About My Small Home:

What I love about my home is its coziness. Being in Halifax in the winter can get pretty cold, and having a warm and lovely space to spend my time makes all the difference. My place is also right next to the university I go to and the library where I work, so no time is ever wasted on a commute. Living in a small space makes you consider what you buy before you buy it because you have to know where it will go. It keeps things simple - one in, one out. I even use library books to decorate with, because they cost nothing, and I get to change them every six weeks!

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Name:

Diana

Location:

La Jolla , CA

Square Feet:

500

Division:

Tiny

What I Love About My Small Home:

I love that this studio has non-traditional features that give it character. The vaulted ceilings give the illusion of a bigger space, while the balcony is a nice place to enjoy the La Jolla sunshine and sea breezes. The loft is a neat room as it is only accessible by ladder, but still provides adequate room for guests to sleep. The elevated narrow-rectangular side room connected to the kitchen was an added bonus which I have turned into an office/storage space. This side room also has vaulted ceilings. Both the loft and office area have round windows too, which is something you don't see every day. To furnish my space I chose mostly used/consignment furniture (as I like mid-century furnishings and Southern California is a great resource for these vintage finds). I have hung wall art that I have both purchased and made myself. I also love my murphy bed, which can be folded into the wall if I need extra space to entertain.

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