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Who Lives There: Matt, his girlfriend and their cat
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Size: 644 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? Our wireless system. Even though we have a small space, we have a lot of tech. By having a wireless system, both of us can simultaneously browse the internet, share music libraries and use the same printer. It also enables us to play music from our computers through the surround sound system in the living room.
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What was one of the biggest challenges you faced in furnishing your small home? My girlfriend and I moved in together last year in August. We had a bunch of furniture between the two of us so we didn't have to buy much. I hacked a dinning room table I had to make it half the size so it would fit in our kitchen. We also needed two seperate work spaces, so we put my desk with iMac in the bedroom and her desk with laptop in the living area. We tried to only keep what we needed and buy what was neccessary (such as the green rug in the living room to tie things together). Resources that I enjoy and would recommend to others are IKEA, CB2, West Elm and Craigslist. Most of our furniture is from those four places.
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I feel like curtains could do a lot to warm your space up. So many of your cool colors and design elements are close to the floor.
view Elizcrtv's profile
An oversized headboard would really heighten the design impact of your bedroom.
view quiltmaster's profile
i like your floor plan.
view ss622's profile
I'm such a huge black and white fan until I always play close attention to the way the two are balanced. You've done an excellent job....especially with solid white walls that make it hard to give a lot of depth to a room. Thumbs up to you!
view baileyb's profile
Shout out to MPLS! Love the Gold Medal Flour print above your computer...would love to know where I could find one (or a Grain Belt print, if you happen to know that too).
view clampers's profile
@clampers That's an Adam Turman print (http://adamturman.com). He has lots of great Minneapolis and biking themed prints.
view chriswarren's profile
Your off to a great start with your space, but I think it needs a bit more character. Agree that curtains will help a lot to add more texture and take some time to shop for nice bedding - it will add a more romantic look to the bedroom (even if it is in B&W).
view MilenaB.'s profile
Nice job! Love the crisp look of the living room as well as the healthy flow of light from the blinds.
view kadad's profile
Very chic - yet cozy. I love how you tied it all together with splashes of color and the uncluttered, functional space. Very cool.
view carolync's profile
Comfy and functional. I love how you've used color to tie everything together!
view osterberg's profile
love the tile in the kitchen.
view joyfulgirl's profile
I love the kitchen floor.
view Joan52's profile
Good to see MPLS getting some love. Nice place. Is this by the Guthrie?
view nubova's profile
Love the sleek clean look.
view lisab137's profile
I think it's completely average and lacks creativity. I'm not sure how it got into the running in the first place.
-Simon Cowell of apt. therapy
view janeraym's profile
That's an Adam Turman print above the laptop! He's great! I just ordered two prints from him this month.
view islek's profile
@chriswarren & islek: Thanks for the info...great, now I will be spending even more money. ;) I like his style (and subject matter, of course).
view clampers's profile
Really like the streamlined, organized feel - a great look!
view dkitchen's profile
I rent the apartment, so unfortunately I can't paint the walls or add window treatments.
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