Small Cool 2009: Shanni's Space for Entertaining Little Division #45

Small Cool 2009: Shanni's Space for Entertaining
Little Division #45

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Who Lives There: Shanni and her husband
Location: Los Gatos, California
Size: 764 square feet

What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? My custom dining nook that I built with the aid of my all-too handy parents. My husband is in the restaurant industry and loves cooking and entertaining. For such a small space it only practically fit 4 with a standard table and chairs, but with the custom built-ins we can fit a cozy 8 hungry patrons!

The bench seats double as storage which us little home people know is a godsend! I built the boxes and painted them white, sewed the cushions, and got the accessories (antique mirrors, fern urn, etc.) from a local swap meet.

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What was one of the biggest challenges you faced in furnishing your small home? I honestly have a hard time narrowing down what I wanted to do. It was hard to commit to one theme for the living, dining, and kitchen area that are all connected, while still personalizing each space. I've learned with time, your site, and magazines that commitment isn't to be feared- and accessories can always be swapped out!

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Comments (9)

love the dining corner...

and Hello print is a wonderful touch...

posted by New York Muhtari on April 17th 2009 at 3:56pm
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"Hello" right back at 'ja!

Great space!

posted by modtramp on April 17th 2009 at 3:56pm
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Nice use of the space and I love that HELLO graphic in your entry, a nice and unusual touch that I like but don't see too often.

posted by ciddyguy on April 17th 2009 at 4:10pm
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I love your space! All of it!

posted by quiltmaster on April 17th 2009 at 4:11pm
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Wish you'd included a picture of the living room. I feel like I don't understand how it all fits together without it.

posted by Elizcrtv on April 17th 2009 at 9:45pm
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Hmm, I like the fancy photography, but it does't do a good job of representing what the rooms really look like.

Also, what lens was used in the exterior shot? It looks like a miniature.

posted by seraph on April 17th 2009 at 10:44pm
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hello!

posted by sunan on April 18th 2009 at 6:56pm
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the last shot freaks me out. it really looks like a doll house! nice place though.

posted by meech on April 18th 2009 at 11:11pm
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love it! warm, modern, classy, cool! hello, hello!

posted by dfaitt on April 29th 2009 at 1:29pm
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