Small Cool 2009: AJ's Work Space Tiny Division #43

Small Cool 2009: AJ's Work Space
Tiny Division #43

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Who Lives Here: AJ, Jenna + dog Luci
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Size: 448 square feet

What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? One of our favorite elements is our built-in work space. Using the same cabinetry and counter top as our kitchen we created a space for all of our projects. The space is used for sewing projects, extra kitchen counter space and as a desk.

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What was one of the biggest challenges you faced in furnishing your small home? The biggest challenge was finding furniture that was multi-functional and affordable. Spatial constraints have forced us to rethink the uses of everyday objects. For example, our flip back couch becomes a bed for a guest. We added casters to our table to double as a kitchen island. Our work space becomes a buffet for serving and our low bookshelf is also a bench.

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Comments (28)

that yellow is amazing. Wow.

posted by wc_canuck on April 15th 2009 at 4:26pm
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woo-hoo, illadelph represent!!!

and I love, love, LOVE, the built in workspace.

posted by creativeneurosis on April 15th 2009 at 4:48pm
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those CHAIRS...! What are those lovely chairs? (or one chair in mutliple photos?)

Nice home!

posted by amazonikon on April 15th 2009 at 5:29pm
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Love the sweet workspace and of course, your adorable dog.

posted by LiliZ on April 15th 2009 at 5:30pm
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Far-out TV Stand! Thats neat wall decals with phone poles.

posted by muddygrrl on April 15th 2009 at 5:44pm
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The fireplace is amazing.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7218090

posted by kevoncubine on April 15th 2009 at 6:56pm
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How does your tv get power? I see no cords...

posted by jancola on April 15th 2009 at 8:08pm
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woah... where can i get me some telephone poles?

nice place

posted by sunan on April 15th 2009 at 8:25pm
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name of paint color, please? love it.

posted by carson on April 15th 2009 at 8:36pm
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What is the kitchen floor? (It looks a lot like a wood-look ceramic tile I've been considering.)

posted by hillde on April 15th 2009 at 9:03pm
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Love, love, love the yellow! I like it when people aren't afraid of some bright color!

posted by pageheart33 on April 16th 2009 at 7:09am
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What a great looking apartment, I think the Kitchen counter is simply beautiful! Also that is one cute dog that you have !

posted by jwmurphyguitars on April 16th 2009 at 7:15am
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Where did you get those wood and metal chairs? I LOVE them!

posted by Gvinton on April 16th 2009 at 8:20am
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same question as above, tv table? where is it from? this brings back old memories from my life in philly. thanks.

posted by zoo on April 16th 2009 at 8:41am
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the white elements look amazing with the yellow walls. the adorable black and white dog brings the whole look together!

posted by Shauna733 on April 16th 2009 at 8:57am
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amazing! aj your designs are really commendable. did you have any help?

posted by murph154 on April 16th 2009 at 11:17am
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Yay Philly! Love the yellow on the walls, the groovy TV stand and the chairs. Very nice!

posted by suzy8track on April 16th 2009 at 11:21am
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This might be the best apartment I have ever seen!

I love everything about it.

posted by Chapin218 on April 16th 2009 at 12:04pm
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GLORIOUS! Simply glorious!

posted by bnaspins on April 16th 2009 at 6:13pm
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great window seat book shelf! can your cute dog get up there? love the colors and the efficient use of space...are those feet on the mantle???

posted by marygk on April 16th 2009 at 6:26pm
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Coolest place I've ever seen. Can I borrow your dog? Love the light above the sink too. Great use of space.

posted by Niceguys on April 16th 2009 at 10:29pm
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love the little doggie bed--did someone make that? also, great idea for converting the couch into a bed--can i come sleep on it?

posted by betsboo2 on April 16th 2009 at 10:59pm
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Great place to start with. Amazing sense of color and composition & very efficient and functional use of space. I also love the way you divided the kitchen cabinets, creating a rythm in such a small place.

posted by defne on April 16th 2009 at 11:41pm
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the dog really makes it. how adorable! love the sewing space and how nice of you to consider your guests when you purchased your couch! it looks very comfortable! :)

posted by detroitsista on April 17th 2009 at 8:31am
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This looks really spacious! And I love your dog - ssoo sweet!

posted by CatherineInLondon on April 17th 2009 at 4:28pm
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Love everything about this! (Is it my imagination, or is the fridge tilting forward? )

posted by msmezzo on April 18th 2009 at 8:09am
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wow it looks big and those cabinets so straight and sturdy was the counter hard to cut. when i clicked on the dog it barked does it bark alot. it must be agood watch dog, does it watch the big tv, does it pee on the pole,

does the tv gets its power inductively from the overhead lines running though the space, are they PECO or NYSEG

posted by cjreilly26 on April 18th 2009 at 10:11am
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I'd rotate the sofa 180 degrees, so that it wasn't looking directly at the kitchen.

posted by paulg on April 19th 2009 at 12:18am
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