Small Space, Classic Feminine Style

If you're tired of looking at small spaces decorated in mid-century modern style, then take a look at this 800 sq ft apartment...

The apartment is split into different levels with the living room on the lower level and the rest of the apartment on the upper levels. The smaller loveseat fits the space better than a standard size couch.

The color palette of warm cream, soft white, and light mauve gives this home a serene feeling.

A row of plants creates a gorgeous "headboard" for the striped bed.

(Images: Marie Claire Maison)

Comments (21)

So pretty! I love how fresh and light it looks. I wish I could see more pictures... for example, what does the whole bed look like with the plant "headboard"?

posted by yiyehtov on September 21st 2009 at 8:52am
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Lovely, and a nice change of pace from the AT norm!

posted by visualingual on September 21st 2009 at 9:00am
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I sigh, covetously.

posted by purlgreyhound on September 21st 2009 at 9:06am
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Dreamy. Love the large mirror in the first photo.

posted by mirandabee on September 21st 2009 at 9:09am
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What a cool little apartment. I love the breakfast nook area.

posted by slowdown on September 21st 2009 at 9:26am
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Looks as though it'd be cheery and cosy all through the winter as well, because it's so bright... yet not at all stark.

posted by DeborahMcP on September 21st 2009 at 9:34am
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For a moment, I began to believe that all posts shared the exact DNA. Until, in a stroke of inspiration, there appeared this post. I'd say it's a breath of fresh air, but to attach a cliche to this post would be an insult.

Absolutely tantalizing.

posted by littlePieces on September 21st 2009 at 9:38am
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This is great to see here.

posted by shlowzi on September 21st 2009 at 9:44am
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Thank you! The light is incredible and the palette is so refreshing. Love love love.

posted by gagabrielle on September 21st 2009 at 10:00am
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beautiful. Great natural light

posted by Aster on September 21st 2009 at 10:01am
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This is a really great small space!!

http://smallspaceresources.blogspot.com

posted by ldmortensen on September 21st 2009 at 10:20am
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Hah! I knew this was Maire Claire Maison as soon as I saw that second pic :)

posted by Kinky Gazpacho on September 21st 2009 at 11:03am
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Beautiful! I love the airy feel of the whole place and how, despite that, it still feels cozy.

posted by Tiamat_the_Red on September 21st 2009 at 11:09am
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I love the figures everywhere--

posted by jen_g on September 21st 2009 at 11:46am
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I knew it was Marie Claire Maison from the second picture too.. the ever so wrinkled slip cover, simple room with the stack of books serving as a table as well.

Love it, wish to see more of the layout and what is that PERFECT cream white paint color, so delicious.

I remember seeing a featured flat a bit on the rustic side that was similar to this one but she had decorated in all sea shell colors, the inside of sea shells, the palest lavender, palest pink, washed out silver, creamy whites, it was so layered with linens and natural silk then some sparkles just beautiful and effortless..that was the one magazine the got away.

posted by LoriSF on September 21st 2009 at 11:55am
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Thank you so much for posting this! My faveroite styles are classic, traditional and feminine! (How I pine and yearn for a Traditional type Ikea!!)

posted by bugsywife on September 21st 2009 at 1:04pm
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This is very nice, soothing, calming. Oh how I could live if it were not for Mr. 1GH.... *sigh*

posted by 1GH on September 21st 2009 at 1:37pm
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white is completely underrated, this looks fabulous

posted by Handmade Machak on September 21st 2009 at 2:09pm
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gorgeous

posted by youenjoymyself on September 21st 2009 at 10:44pm
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dreamy. this is very much what i love. great inspiration.

posted by ironcupcake75 on September 30th 2009 at 4:30pm
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I love this apartment! I want more pictures!!