Small, But Bold Spaces

Creative homeowners step bravely into small, but bold spaces.

Small Space, Big Style : Episode HSSBS-410 -- More Projects »
Not having enough room is no excuse for not giving a space some kick. See Columbian influence in a Columbian Heights townhouse; a young family creates a home that takes advantage of their surrounding landscape; South Beach inspiration meets New York square footage; and a Philadelphia designer fills her space with personal style.

New Heights
As a kid in Bogota, Jaime Palmera used to sit under his dad's drafting table and draw architectural designs of his own. Well Columbia Heights is a far cry from Columbia — but that's where Palmera finally got to put his ideas into action. He completely gutted and renovated his 1940s townhouse to make a living and work space with a bar/gallery feel that looks "bold, not small."

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Subtle Passion
Palmera designed his kitchen to fade into the background. An island made of stainless steel with a marble top separates the kitchen from the living area. The island has a dishwasher, stovetop (with covers to hide it when not in use) and shelving on the kitchen side. In the adjacent living room, the low furniture expands the view through the space. Special attention to lighting and a few key pieces of art make the space presentable and elegant.


Guests

Libby Langdon
Designer, Libby Langdon Interior Design
Website: www.libbylangdon.com

Ron Marvin
Interior Designer
Website: www.ronmarvin.com

Jonathan Lo
Editor, Poplife Magazine
Website: www.poplifemagazine.com

Riley Johndonnell
Owner / Editor at Large: Surface Magazine
Website: www.surfacemag.com

Jaime Palmera
Architect
E-mail: jaime@studiopalmera.com

Max and Melodie Schleder
Developer and Graphic Designer
E-mail: max@primitivemodern.com
Website: www.primitivemodern.com
Chris Krager
Architect, Krager and Associates Design
Website: www.lividpencil.com

Betty Kim
Interior Designer, Betty's Room, LLC
Phone: 267-240-3784
E-mail: betty@bettysroom.com
Website: www.bettysroom.com

Zachary Sosne and Lindsay Joyce
L&Z Design Associates
E-mail: zachary_sosne@hotmail.com
Website: web.mac.com/zachary_sosne/iWeb/L&Z%20Design/L&Z%20Design.html
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