I like this one.

Ooh, I think I have a favorite. Great colors!

Awesome place. You fit a lot into 550 ft.

I like the kitchen.

Joanna,
WOW! My husband lived in your apartment complex during design school and I've got a friend who lives there now...and I have to say I am really impressed. I know that kitchen layout anywhere! I remember how not so cozy they looked...have you seen any of the new "renovated" units theyre touting now? I used to live right on the corner of deering and mecaslin.

I think the above comment is totally unfair. this is a lived-in home not museum piece. Everyone has clutter; it's about how you manage it. And I think this entry is perfect.

This apartment is amazing. The end.

I've lived there for about a year and a half, so I moved in right before they started all of the renovations. I haven't seen a model of them yet but I am very curious about how they turned out. Honestly though, one of the things I liked about it was that it wasn't totally renovated and I could have a little more fun with it. The older appliances actually started to look like they fit in with the apartment when I went with more mid-century modern colors. Had everything been stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, I don't think I would have taken nearly as many risks in decorating the place.

This is soooo cute. It makes me want to get my own little space so that I could "get away" and escape the wild days with 3 kids going in 100 different directions. I want an apartment for myself, just like this!!! What fun!
Enjoy these days...this is a darling apartment!

I don't know what the offensive comment was, but one of the things I love most about AT is seeing real homes that real people live in. Lots of people have food in their kitchen, and artwork on the fridge. Seeing stuff like that makes me feel more inspired because it's not completely curated. I have to admit I was pretty disappointed in the gray apartment submitted by the Anthropologie designer. not because it looked immacculate, but because I already saw it on another design blog a week before. I'd like to see original stuff on here when it's self-submitted.

I really think this is the most inspiring small cool home yet! I really love the color scheme you've got, AND it doesn't look like you've spent a bazillion dollars on all new furniture and remodeling your kitchen, etc. Not that those homes aren't very beautiful, but they don't make me say to myself, "Hey, I could do something like that with my home on my budget" like this one does.

Also, I love how you have the small frames around the mirror - too cool!

God, I hated that bed :)
Though I must admit, your set-up sure beats what mine used to be.

I like the quirkiness, and the use of so much storage (makes it look lived in to me!). However I think it's still needs to be a bit more polished in terms of style. But it looks like it totally works for your needs, and imho that's what matters most.

For the record, the offensive comment has been deleted. As it should have been!! :)

very cute, lived in apartment, with great use of space. :)

I wish I had seen the offensive comment. Censorship is at work here.

Frankly, I dont see anything special. Another college dorm looking apartment.

I like how the bedroom/office is so functional and fun, and you've still managed to created a space to relax with the living room. I could be polished with a little more "hidden" storage, but you are on your way!

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This is quite cute and feminine. Given all the interesting wood finishes the loft bed looks completely out of place though. Thats the one jarring part of the apartment. This is a great start.

It seems like more than one quarter is given over to workspace. All of those furniture pieces in the third picture look work related. It feels a bit like those pieces fight each other and I would personally feel like one long piece might maximize the space more.

That said - there's nothing wrong here and if you can work from home, more power to you. I have trouble with that even with the most perfect of set-ups.

Very Nice

It's amazing what can be done in a small space. Very creative.

I love your designer dresser!

where's Bruno? You can practice in my house anytime!!!

I love the LILLBERG sofa!!! It's my favorite. I love the feel of you're living room, nice color scheme and the graphic/botanical feel is nice. I'm sad that the bedroom and kitchen aren't as 'developed' as the living room. If they were it would be a very snazzy apartment. As it is, it still looks very cozy. :)

I like this! It's a "real" apartment as opposed to a DWR showroom house. Great color choices in the living room and the Lillberg sofa looks fantastic there! You are definitely off to a great start.

Love the colors, but otherwise, not particularly special. I hope the censored comment really was offensive and not merely a negative commenting on clutter in the home. There's one picture here that suggests to me that some less than complimentary feedback is deserved, but why bother?

love it all, colors, placement of furniture, work area, etc. its great place, congrats for making it something special to view...

we who work at home or artists offered the world a new way of living, the open, too small, or big, space that has to be filled just write to get our work done and have a life .. that is what is so special about live/work spaces, we actually created a new way of living for those who are artist, a new market for living. unfortunatly is put a lot of us artist out of our spaces. so when i see anyone working in their space i just am so excited.