Big Style, Big City

Visit four homes in four big cities that prove good things DO come in small spaces.

Small Space, Big Style : Episode HSSBS-101 -- More Projects » (Continued from Page 1)
Making Room for Baby
Franziska Neumann and David Wharram's 350-square-foot New York apartment is roughly the size of a two-car garage. They recently added a baby to the equation and were successful at mixing function, style and diapers:
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Keep storage as light as possible (paint it white, lift it off the floor and keep the structure itself very thin). If moldings aren't crisp, paint a thin, white border on each wall to create a frame for color.
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The couple's handmade four-poster bed incorporates reading lights in the headboard and extra storage for clothing underneath.
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Put a new top on a second-hand table to make it work for your small space.

  • A desk with a lower pullout surface can serve as both an office and a diaper-changing station.

Eclectic Houseboat
Mia Pennell is an accomplished painter who turned a 400-square-foot WWII transport vessel into her fun floating home:

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Mirrors bounce light, making small spaces bright. By covering a porthole for privacy with a round mirror, the reflective qualities continue to mimic the look of a window.
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Put complementary fabrics on pillows and cushions so they can easily be turned for a whole new look!
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In a tiny bath or bedroom, use pretty storage boxes to decoratively disguise all your personal care items.

  • Have a sofa built higher than normal so baskets can be tucked underneath for extra storage.
  • Got a small kitchen? Try a mirrored backsplash to make it look larger.

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Guests
Jacob Ward
Managing Editor, Readymade Magazine
Website: www.readymademag.com

Gita Nandan, Architect
Thread Collective
Website: www.threadcollective.com

Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan
Professional Organizer, Apartment Therapy
Website: www.apartmenttherapy.com

Susie Tashiro, Architect
E-mail: stashiro@mozu.org

Joel Blank, Architect
E-mail: stashiro@mozu.org

David Wharram, Product Development
Lucky Luke Design
E-mail: more@luckylukedesign.com
Website: www.luckylukedesign.com

Franziska Neumann, Interior Designer
Lucky Luke Design
E-mail: more@luckylukedesign.com
Website: www.luckylukedesign.com

Dayana Yochim, Writer
E-mail: dayanay@gmail.com
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