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Posts tagged “small space”

Andrew's Office for Two
Close-up

Proving you don't need to spend an extraordinary amount of money nor have a huge space to have a great home office, Andrew of britepilot.com impressed us with his work space for two, furnished nearl...

Gorenje Retro Refrigerator Collection

Rainbow, fruit, or food colours...they're all there and available in three different slim line sizes from Gorenje, the same company which recently released Karim Rashid's kitchen appliance line. The...

Houston Hi-Tech in a Small Space
Tech Tour

Name: Chris Nguyen Location: Houston, Texas Size: 500 square feet Years lived in: 2 months There's big and then there's Houston BIG. In a city known for embodying the idea of gigantic Texan proportio...

Space Saving LG HLB54S Blu-ray Soundbar

If space is an issue and you're not super discriminating about your surround sound, a sound imaging, faux surround sound bar can be a good option. We have a Yamaha brand sound bar, and the reflected s...

A Home Theater in a 300 Square Foot Apartment

Most people would resign themselves to watching movies on their computer or head off to that old fashioned cinema theater if they lived in a 300 sq. ft. student studio. But home theater enthusiast a...

Dealing with the Television
from Apartment Therapy House Tours

The television is the bane of many otherwise well-thought-out living spaces. The problem is compounded when you're dealing with tight spaces, as every little move packs a punch in a small apartment....

Final Frame: The Perfect Little Corner

MacGeek13's laptop floating desk is an exemplary example of minimalist efficiency....

Architectural Furniture Kitchen and Office in a Box

Structure of Architectural Furniture was designed by Toshihiko Suzuki for Kenchikukagu for small space living in Japan and anywhere else where square footage is at a premium. The three designs open ...

Ivy's Little Home Office Corner

Here's an inspiration we caught while looking over a past post over at Apartment Therapy San Francisco, Inspiration: Decorating with Neutrals. Amongst the neutral hued photos was Ivy's really cute, if...

An Easily Accessible Floor Outlet

With our recent home office redesign, we pretty much hid away all our outlets. On one hand that's a great thing, since visible wires and cables were the bane of our existence. But we realized we do oc...

Final Frame The Revolving Circle Kitchen

The Circle Kitchen is a small space wonder, complete with a mini refrigerator, dishwasher, oven with microwave, range hood, and sink...all in just 1.8 square meters of space....

The StudyBed Converts from Workstation Desk to Bed

Obviously aimed at the dorm/student demographic, but also a viable option for small space dwellers, the StudyBed is quick converting desk into bed solution that offers a decent amount of desk space an...

Compact Kitchen Combos for Small Spaces

We love vintage kitchen appliances. Our small 1917 built apartment came complete with a Blue Bonnet gas range which is just 20" in width and fits well in the narrow space we call out kitchen. BUT, it...

Gregory's Refreshed & Refreshing Home Office
Tech Tour

Name: Gregory Han
 Location: Silver Lake, California
 Size: Home office measuring 60" width x 106" length
 Years lived in: 4+ It's been awhile since we last had a tech tour, so I thought I'd of...

What Are the Best Countertop or Portable Dishwashers?
Good Questions

Q: I'm in the market for a portable dishwasher and I was wondering if you have any suggestions or can ask the audience? You've featured so many small New York City kitchens, I'm sure I'm not alone in ...

Small Closet Turned Into Home Office & Entertainment Center

Now this making the best of a small space! We love this before and after of seldom used closet filled with a mishmash of "stuff" was converted into a multifunctional home office/home entertainment cen...

The Laptop Tower by Ursula Maier

Yesterday we posted about someone's standing computer workstation, a DIY setup using a desk and some risers. Here's a more polished, modern compact standing office designed by Ursula Maier, a space-...

Good Questions: Easy to Install Modern Fireplace?

Dear Unplggd, we just moved into a new apartment where there used to be a fireplace in the living room, but they covered it up and blocked it with a large gas heater. Although we can't remove the he...

Final Frame: Nakagin Capsule Tower

Small space tech living from the 1972 Capsule Tower with integrated appliances, hi-fi, phone and television. Reminds us of a certain Tech Tour......

Media Furniture with Fold-Out Bed!

People who live in small spaces sometimes need creative solutions for where to sleep overnight guests. We thought we'd seen it all until we spotted this Poppi Theatre system from Resource Furnitur...

Small Space Solution: Wall-Mounted LED Mini Light

Part spaceship, part cruise ship—but all cool—this LED task light is a small-space dweller's dream. It takes up virtually no space in it's tiny, convenient wall-mounted, flip-out home. We ...

Hot or Not? Smeg FAB10UJ Mini Fridge

Smeg's 50's Retro style FAB10UJ Mini Fridge ...

Small Space Cooking: LG Combo Microwave Oven & Toaster

As we look to pare down and keep our kitchen appliances to a minimum, the first thing to go for many people is a toaster. It is the definitive single-use appliance, and it can take up far too much pre...

Mini Countertop Dishwashers for Renters

For the most part living without common modern conveniences like a microwave and dishwasher isn't really a big deal. Yet every once in awhile, especially after we've entertained guests, we do miss the...

The Vodafone Solar Powered Mobile Home

How's this for traveling in style? European tech company, Vodafone, worked with Waskman Design Studio and Creative Space Culdesac to design a stylish abode on wheels for a blogger to live in with h...