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Small Cool 2009: Katie Beck's Classic & Modern Mix
Tiny Division #36

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Who Lives Here: Katie Beck + 1
Location: Washington, DC
Size: 600 square feet

What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? I love all of the windows. I have 8 big windows in all and I get the most wonderful light. I have an open floor plan with the kitchen, living room and dining area sharing one space. I also love the old wood floors. I made sure to keep the original floors and old claw foot tub when I remodeled I like the mix of modern and classic aesthetics.

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What was one of the biggest challenges you faced in furnishing your small home? When I moved in, there were no closets. Not even in the bedroom, so storage was a huge priority for me. I designed a double closet in the living room / kitchen area for coats and a washer and dryer and also put in two closets in the bedroom. I wanted to keep the nice square shapes of the rooms, and also add as much storage as possible. I put in a ton of cabinets in the kitchen which go all the way up to the ceiling to maximize my space.

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the fridge is cool!

posted by ss622 on April 14th 2009 at 1:24pm
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Is that aluminum door the fridge??? That is so cool!!

posted by pier723 on April 14th 2009 at 1:26pm
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The phone, fridge and tub really set your style. Adding in all the more modern elements and colors while still preserving the vintage feel had to be a big challenge. You met that challenge and exceeded.

posted by baileyb on April 14th 2009 at 1:33pm
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Sorry to echo the above comments, but WHERE did you find that fridge?! I love the sleekness of it and the smaller size plus the fact that you raised it up and recessed it into the wall. Brilliant!
Katy
http://fengshuibyfishgirl.com

posted by fishgirl on April 14th 2009 at 1:34pm
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Ooh it would be fun to put art on that wall in the living room.

posted by OMG on April 14th 2009 at 1:34pm
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I am so in love with your open kitchen, built in SMEG refrigerator and that sectional sofa with the table filling out the corner!!!

posted by bepsf on April 14th 2009 at 1:35pm
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I want your couch. And your claw foot tub. And your fridge... Can I move in with you?

posted by creativeneurosis on April 14th 2009 at 1:45pm
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very cute!

posted by abigailbelle on April 14th 2009 at 2:03pm
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Smeg!

posted by leadingedge on April 14th 2009 at 2:08pm
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OMG. I'll take the couch, the table behind it and the entire kitchen (with refrigerator!) to go, please. :-)

Love your place!

posted by ThatGrrl on April 14th 2009 at 2:12pm
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Lovin' the Smeg!

posted by suzy8track on April 14th 2009 at 2:13pm
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You have got to tell us what is up with that fridge. It looks like a portal into a spaceship!

posted by Mlle Kate on April 14th 2009 at 2:24pm
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where's the shower curtain from, and what color is the green in the kitchen? love the white, love the light!

posted by diannar on April 14th 2009 at 3:02pm
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love the kitchen! anyone have comments on the Smeg refridgerator? we are thinking of buying one and are getting conflicting reports on the quality. thanks!

posted by maraki9 on April 14th 2009 at 3:19pm
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the fridge is pretty awesome!

posted by WickedElf on April 14th 2009 at 4:32pm
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I want to move in! I love how you rock the retro, while still keeping it nice and fresh

posted by JulieLeanne on April 14th 2009 at 4:37pm
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Thanks guys!

the fridge is a SMEG and i love it. my contractor dreamed up the cool way of mounting in and then we put a drawer in below for extra storage.

I would recommend a smeg to anyone who likes the style. They are pricey but well worth it. The only downsides is the freezer is small, and you have to manually defrost it. but Those things don't bother me much.

The green paint is georgian green by Benjamin Moore. its an amazing color. it changes so much in different light. I love it.

posted by katiebeck on April 14th 2009 at 5:01pm
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The shower curtain is from Pottery Barn.

posted by katiebeck on April 14th 2009 at 5:01pm
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Katie Katie bo berry Banana nana fo ferry!
I lurve your place, thumbs up all the way! :)

posted by woodleyparkzoo on April 14th 2009 at 5:26pm
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love the super-green couch and wall...

posted by halfempty on April 14th 2009 at 10:19pm
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What a cozy, lovely apartment. I love the country-looking kitchen! The bright green paint is a wonderful touch! And the bedroom looks so restful.

posted by EmmaMiles on April 15th 2009 at 7:36am
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Love the green!

posted by saraannsmith on April 15th 2009 at 10:13pm
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This was a fun job to do, katie stayed excited about the project the whole time, and it shows. Thanks for being fun and easy to work with, tell the world about us....

posted by brandonbutler on April 15th 2009 at 11:01pm
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I liked the fridge until you said you have to manually defrost the freezer. I had one of those once---what a pain!

LOVE the couch. The walls around it look kind of empty, though. Have you thought about hanging anything there?

posted by skatz12 on April 16th 2009 at 5:27am
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this is the best kitchen you will ever step in in your life. I've been fortunate enough to see it up close!

good luck katie!
x

posted by SofiaDK on April 18th 2009 at 11:10am
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Kitchen looks awesome. It almost looks like an iPod motiff.

posted by DC1 on May 1st 2009 at 11:32am
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love the green sofa and curved sofa table. are they vintage or new?

posted by mooch on May 1st 2009 at 3:58pm
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where is that couch from!?!

posted by ktmccoy82 on May 15th 2009 at 12:55pm
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