I love the cabinet. What do you store in it?

Very nice and cozy. Good job!

would love to see more photos! wanna see the kitchen, the bathroom and the closet. awesome little home!

boy that couch does not look big enough to sleep on! Your place is amazingly pulled together, though

What a lovely place. Where do you even get a cabinet like that? it's amazing!
I'd love to see the kitchen and the bathroom too. Where do you sleep?

A bit of an over-load for me but from your introduction, I can see how much you love it. If I can ask, why 1st time renter? I too would like to know what you store in all those teeny drawers.

Hi all. The multi drawer piece is called an Amberg Patent File. It has over 60 drawers. I have all of my personal accessories, sunglasses, jewelry, scarves in a portion of it. Then all office needs: stationery, bills, electronic cords, etc.. and finally journals, books. Had I not found the large piece in the kitchen, it would have held dishes too!

With small places, I don't think you have to stop at the "exact" room location for storage. One centralized piece can do a lot of tricks. I learned this once observing a French couple pull their fine china out of a dresser that was positioned in a living room.

Ditto on more pics. I find this apartment amazing. You've really focused on luxury and I applaud. Bravo.

Great job, I love this place! I am massively jealous of the Amberg Patent File.

That tiny sofa is your bed? Holy crap!

The sofa is actually a day bed with a twin mattress! I just remove the pillows each night. It is quite spacious for one plus dog.

And I just uploaded some additional photos on my blog.
Check it out and see if you can get a better sense of the kitchen. Small spaces are so very very hard to photograph when you are wedged into a corner!

http://collierwest.com/blog/2012/04/apartment-therapy-small-cool-2012-suzis-entry/

Absolutely fantastic.
Sorely miss dropping into CW to see all the great finds. Hope I can visit in NYC someday!

Absolutely smashing- I would never want to leave!

Please take this a dear compliment: It looks like a modern Capote might live here!

Also, love the mirror note. Made me giggle.

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Awesome! You had me at the first picture, but all the pics are fab! Way to go!

Wow, I hope that sofa is comfortable to sleep on!

great job, as well as the photos on your personal blog

Decadence indeed, this is visual chocolate. Great job.

I love the magenta rug! Where did you get it?

Aurorava,
I curated the rug from an importer a year ago when I was at attending the HighPoint Market. Give me some time, and I may find you one too!

In the interim, check out ABC Home, or there is this INCREDIBLE shop that I pass when I walk my dog in Brooklyn. The are called KEA. http://keacarpetsandkilims.com/ and my next flooring purchase will come from them. I think they have the most decadent taste I have witnessed in carpets, maybe ever.

These are frequently referred to as "patchwork" rugs and are created of vintage rugs that are upcycled and recut and sewn. I think of Pakistan.

The rug came first...then the rest of the decor built around it. So thank you so much for your nod. I have never worked with pink before, but am definitely enjoying it as a POP.

LOVE your style!

Wow, yes, jewel box fits. It looks like your home time travelled from the 1920s and stopped to pick up a zebra ottoman and some fabric and art on the way!

a small space and I still didn't get a any idea about what the bathroom or kitchen looks like. Not seeing the French either but perhaps it's a kind of France that actually French natives like myself don't know but American seem obsessed about.

I was immediately drawn to your home, even your dog blends in ; )

Bravo!

Suzi, your flat is fabulous. Très élégant !

Very Cute Suzi =)

Absolutely love it.

I love this space. My heart sped up when I saw the first pic. But where do you sleep?

Ahh, the zebra ottoman, one of my favorites. Looks awesome Uva.

This looks unbelievable!! By far the coolest one I've seen in this category..hands down.

Very cool Suzi!!

Lovely!

Looks like the inside of Jeannie's bottle! Love it. I'm coming over for
cocktails -- now! Good luck on the contest Suzi! xo
David

Suzi...such style....wouldn't expect anything less though.

A beautiful pied a terre in the middle of NY..love it!

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Thanks all! Super kind words. There are alot of great entries on the contest every year. So much talent. And obviously pride. We teeny-tiny people love the challenge I think!

TruMystique: It is a day-bed beneath those pillows. Twin mattress. Making the bed is a snap. What you cannot see are the sheets hidden below the duvet and something I call the Tootsie roll by Matteo. It is a bed roll that I am using on the length to create a "back of sofa" experience.

Keep the questions coming all! Happy to answer.

And if it is genie box, does that grant me any magical powers? That would be AWESOME!

19th Fin de siecle Baudelairean bacchanal of holy f*ck! In short, I LOVE IT.

That said, where for the love of god did you get the sofa? I'm hunting for something similar, but everything is too small or too outrageously expensive (i.e. 10,000 smackers.) Thanks again for the loveliness and the creativity.

Starting off with a mirror like that is so smart with a studio. It really tricks your first impression into seeing the space as much larger. I'm currently on the hunt for mirrors for our new place. Houseofthebonestorm.blogspot.com I also like the contrast of the feminine decor with the rusted boxing sign. I can see dudes hanging out here quite comfortably.

The cabinet called my name instantly. I love your space but like other reviewers would have liked to see the kitchen and bedroom.

Tporemba

I can get you one! It was a special order from a "to the trade only" design house that I use. It was a little smack, but not crazy smackers. Less than the cost of a good sofa, and obviously twice as useful!
You can write to me at info [at] collierwest [dot] com. Would be happy to send you details, dimensions, availability pricing....etc.

Felttip Jr...LOL I have a great photo of some dudes hanging out there sipping from the scotch decanter! Nicely noted. That boxing sign is a proud position. I had a lot of offers to purchase it when I was on ATSmall Cool 2008. One day I shall reproduce it, I suppose.

Beautifully done. Elegant and cozy all at once. As a minimalist, I have issues with clutter. This space manages to fit it all in without feeling crowded or overstuffed.

Lovely, doll.

This was well worth the wait. Creative, stylish, and unique -- much like yourself. Good luck on the contest.

200 Square feet!??? Now that's impressive. It's great that there are designers who understand the constraints of urban living. Since you have personal experience living in a teeny tiny multi functional space that is grand on aestheic, I imagine you have great ideas and offerings for your customers at your shop.

I'm sure your talents have saved many from climbing the walls with cabin fever! Bravo!

Hi Suzi, amazing! I wish I had your talent.. I live in 200 sq in LIC and I really need help. Can you tell me where you got the wire storage unit in the kitchen? Thanks so much!

ornate and amazing! That storage unit and ottoman are THE BOMB!!!

This is utterly magnificent. I even like your fridge art. :)

I liked it when the Amateur Boxing sign was over your bed! It looks like you've got a new place, and worked your magic again. I actually like this new place more!

Suzi, do you remember wher you picked up the tall storage unit in the kitchen. My apartment is light smaller than yours and I was looking for something like this for storage. Thanks!

Does anyone here know where I can find that storage unit in her kitchen?

Utterly GORGEOUS! Decadent yet useful...fantastic job!

I like the zebra ottoman.

Lovely.