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 (29)
that yellow is amazing. Wow.
woo-hoo, illadelph represent!!!
and I love, love, LOVE, the built in workspace.
those CHAIRS...! What are those lovely chairs? (or one chair in mutliple photos?)
Nice home!
Love the sweet workspace and of course, your adorable dog.
Far-out TV Stand! Thats neat wall decals with phone poles.
The fireplace is amazing.
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How does your tv get power? I see no cords...
woah... where can i get me some telephone poles?
nice place
name of paint color, please? love it.
What is the kitchen floor? (It looks a lot like a wood-look ceramic tile I've been considering.)
Love, love, love the yellow! I like it when people aren't afraid of some bright color!
What a great looking apartment, I think the Kitchen counter is simply beautiful! Also that is one cute dog that you have !
Where did you get those wood and metal chairs? I LOVE them!
same question as above, tv table? where is it from? this brings back old memories from my life in philly. thanks.
the white elements look amazing with the yellow walls. the adorable black and white dog brings the whole look together!
amazing! aj your designs are really commendable. did you have any help?
Yay Philly! Love the yellow on the walls, the groovy TV stand and the chairs. Very nice!
This might be the best apartment I have ever seen!
I love everything about it.
GLORIOUS! Simply glorious!
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???
Coolest place I've ever seen. Can I borrow your dog? Love the light above the sink too. Great use of space.
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?
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.
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! :)
This looks really spacious! And I love your dog - ssoo sweet!
Love everything about this! (Is it my imagination, or is the fridge tilting forward? )
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
I'd rotate the sofa 180 degrees, so that it wasn't looking directly at the kitchen.
your place seems larger than it really is :D