I love the rug. Tutorial on how to do this, please! Did you stich the strips together or glue them to a backing?

Very cool rug idea. I second the tutorial comment.

Love that rug! Would also love to know how you did it.

I like the rug too, but I will never understand the empty frame trend....

Your place seems to have a great layout. I would have loved to see a bigger shot of the bedroom and one of the kitchen

I see I'm not the only one who wants to see a tutorial for the rug... The futon looks great too

Thanks for the floor plan with the points were the photos were taken. Great idea!

That rug is amazing - fantastic job.

It would have been better to have a kitchen picture than an image of the courtyard.

I agree with each of the comments above!

I love your well planned area. I hope you are very proud, because i think this place is very cool Cleaver too!

GREAT space! I just wish the fourth photo showed more of either room. The courtyard is awesome, but then so would be another picture of your space!

Really impressive DIYs, though, and I appreciate the advice in your "biggest challenge" response.

I'd love to see a tutorial for the futon, best looking futon I've ever seen!

i love the colour of the living room...

Boy, a lot of people really love that grey (Ikea?) rug! Nice place by the way!

@ANNE PCK i think they all like the rug at the entry way, crafted from narrow strips of carpet tiles. it's great!

This place has lots of great things going for it. I especially like the z's by the bed, and since so many have mentioned the rug, I'll ask instead, where did the tiny deer head come from?

I like the étagère in the bathroom, did you make that too? Talented man!

Thanks for all the comments everyone! I appreciate them all. To thank you, here's a little info on the items you were curious about:

- Rug @PI, @TheSmileQueen, @alainnotebook, @missammerica
After I cut the carpet tile samples with an exacto knife, I laid them out on the floor and put a rug backer only under the edge pieces. Originally I thought I would have to sew them together too, but after a year, good ole friction has done a great job on keeping them all in place. I also put rug backer under the pieces that surround the voids in the rug where the hardwood floor peek through.

- Futon @AACTW
This futon is a vast improvement from the yellow submarine it once was. With a product called stitch witchery, I was able to adhere the new fabric to the futon with an iron - no sewing. Here's a 'brief':

"Following the steps that came with the stitch witchery, I started by cleaning the surface. Once dry, I placed the stitch witchery over the entire surface in one layer. Then I placed the new fabric over the stitch witchery and pinned the edges into place to create a taught and straight layout – I repeated this step up to three times since the pattern needed to be in a very straight line across the cushion to look perfect. From there I dampened a clean cloth, placed it on top of the fabric, and ironed at a high setting in order to activate the adhesive in stitch witchery. I was very patient during the ironing process – holding the iron over each area for as long as suggested per the stitch witchery instructions. I might have even pleaded to my futon a couple times for this crazy idea to work. I’m not sure if that worked, but retracing my steps with the iron a second time might have done the trick. In the end, I had a taught surface that was going nowhere, and edges that only a curious child would be silly enough to peel back. I didn’t end up sewing the edges into the cushion, but if you happen to have a curious child, or have a friend that does, I would recommend doing so."

- Deer Head Decor @CSC76
I found the deer head at a sustainble gift store in Cambridge, MA; but I've also seen similar ones at other locally owned stationary stores across the nation in large cities. Hope you find one!

What a great looking apartment! I love the idea that you showed the outside courtyard. When you choose to live in a small space, a shared courtyard like the one shown is a bonus to the residents. Its an extension of their living space and a beautiful welcoming to guests who stop by. Love the retro chair!

I love the color in your apt. Can't wait to see it in person. Auntie

The comments are a fantastic help for someone who is new to design!!! Great Job Tim!!! Congrats and Good Luck!!!

Love the practical, do it yourself, perspective. Most of us are not able to buy ourselves into "cool" place.

So impressed by all the creativity here. Beautiful little place.

Aw, I used to live in this building! Yeah home town pride! Good luck!

Way to go Tim.Look's fantastic!! So proud of your talent.

love what u did in the entryway with the carpet. But why the courtyard, would hv liked to see the kitchen or more dining.

i'm confused what you mean by your "sleep-in kitchen"

Like this space! Simple.

I don't know who this Tim guy is, but he is pretty awesome. The apartment is cool too.

feel Cozy and very good color match!! I LOVE IT!!

In the building, and dig what you've done. It's always interesting to see what other tenants have done with their teeny spaces.

What building anyone?

I really like your apartment. I'm going to be moving to Chicago in a few months for school and am looking for an apartment. That courtyard looks familiar from looking around on the internet. Any chance you wouldn't mind telling me where that is and what the rent is? Or any other help you may have for someone like me?

If you are willing but uncomfortable posting such on here I can provide an e-mail address

really great idea with the floor plan showing the angles of shots!!

Possibly the best explanation I have ever heard for this design principle.

@ChiTim - I'm shooting a webseries on small spaces with big design and would love to get in touch with you when we're in Chicago, msg me if you're interested!

Lauren Goot -

So sorry, I just saw your message. I wasn't notified when it was sent, and happened to be checking this site when preparing content for another entity. I would be interested in the web series - thank you for asking. If you're still interested, let me know @ NDSUTim@hotmail.com