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Jacqueline's Tiny Hyde Park Studio

2008-07-02-jacqueline1.JPGWe got a quick email from AT:Chicago reader Jacqueline, without much text but filled with inspirational photos of her small space - one of our favorite things to find in the inbox. She told us: Here is some Apartment Therapy...My TINY Hyde Park studio turned into a livable space! Done on a nearly zero budget! Jump below for all the photos:

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Above the Jump: The patterned bedspread adds character and interest and combined with the retro-y artwork, works well in an apartment with so much vintage character and architectural detail. The long, white drapes are a nice addition, providing softness and privacy but not blocking out the light.

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The combo of a chaise and armchair makes for a comfortable, but not overstuffed seating area. A not too tall shelving unit performs double duty as a room divider along with providing storage. It also looks like it allows some light to filter through from the bedroom area.


2008-07-02-jacqueline2.JPG Love the double duty dressing table and home office.


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A small (but big enough for 2!) dining space just outside the kitchen is brightened up with pink linens and a nice print. The archway entry is fab, as is the paint detail shown in all the photos, where a bright white ceiling floats above creamy walls, making the ceiling height seem even higher.


What a cozy space - we really like the vintage feel and smart ideas throughout. Thanks to Jacqueline for sharing with the AT:Chicago community!

If you'd like to show off and share your space, drop us an email - chicago (at) apartmenttherapy (dot) com or simply tag your photos in Flickr with "apartmenttherapychicago".

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Comments (12)

Oooh cute! It makes me feel not so nervous about potentially moving in a microscopic studio apt myself. :)

posted by sparkle on July 2nd 2008 at 3:41pm
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makes me more excited about my big-city move and sure-to-be-teeny studio i'll no doubt inhabit. inspirational!

posted by indiasoup on July 2nd 2008 at 4:56pm
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nicely done!

posted by sassydo on July 2nd 2008 at 5:01pm
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gorgeous apartment, live the architecture and the decor

posted by LaDonnaNichole on July 2nd 2008 at 5:10pm
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Cute! Great job.

posted by otis on July 2nd 2008 at 5:12pm
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i miss hyde park and its wonderful homes and apts!

posted by timmy jr. on July 2nd 2008 at 6:10pm
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Love love love your bedding.

posted by Seaside on July 2nd 2008 at 7:23pm
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That is a great little place-the moulding, arch, floors..mmmm!

posted by neutopian on July 2nd 2008 at 8:36pm
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Lovely and feminine in a very nice way. Not frilly and silly and cute. Just soft with the warmth a woman can give to a place. Hope I don't sound sexist but it just reveals so much of the personality who lives there. It's inspiring and inviting. You almost want to know the person who created this space.

posted by click212 on July 3rd 2008 at 6:52am
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I love the bedding too, and the dressing table. I also like the tablecloth treatment using two tablecloths with matching colors and contrasting patterns. It's all very homey and welcoming.

posted by jooly on July 3rd 2008 at 7:48am
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The bedding is gorgeous -- can you tell me the source of the William Morris-y bedspread and pillow?

posted by Lisa Hunter (Montreal) on July 3rd 2008 at 8:13am
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any way to find out the square footage of this place? my bed is in the exact same spot and i'd love to replicate some of this but the footage of my place may not allow.

posted by *heather leaf* on July 28th 2008 at 11:44pm
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