In many downsized homes, bathrooms inevitably get smaller too…so how can you make them appear more spacious? The answer : get that vanity up off the floor. Wall mounted sinks and storage not only make the bathroom easier to clean they visually trick the eye by revealing more floor space – instantly the room feels […]
Pre-fab it : Logical homes
Green building, as you know is something I love. Recycled, re-purposed, re-used, I can’t get enough! So, when I found this fantastic California based, green, pre-fab home company – Logical Homes, I had to share some of their plans with you. Sleek and modern, they pride themselves on filling their structures with light, clean lines […]
Smart Design – Studio Apartment
Found via here, I couldn’t wait to share this fantastic New York studio apartment with you. Within its tiny 450 sq. ft. living space, this transforming custom built-in handles all the functions of the home! Check it out.. Now that’s what I call smart design! Images by Alan Tansey via here
Montreal Townhome
Happy Friday! Found this fabulous townhouse transformation via homedsgn.com and wanted to share it with your for a little Friday inspiration! The owners of this modest Montreal home wanted to add a second story and expand their 800 sq ft. but when building codes and restrictions ruled out this option, the ingenious team at naturehumaine […]
Blog Love & The Selby
I just stumbled upon a fabulous small space design blog that I absolutely love. You have got to check out loving.living.small. Fabulous ideas, gorgeous pics and creative solutions for living in 1000 sq ft or less! What’s not to love?! Via this blog I discovered this amazing small home in Brooklyn, NY – meet The […]
Thinking inside the box
Hello friends! Now, I know it is usually recommended to think OUTSIDE the box but in this case, inside works quite well! When I stumbled upon this via The Designer Pad, I had to share. What a clever way to explore the Feng Shui principles and solve a privacy issue at the same time! Genius! […]
Hunting for the Perfect White
I am on the hunt for the perfect white paint for my beach house and was inspired by Country Living magazine, where three designers discuss the perfect white. So…with my Benjamin Moore paint chips in hand, I went seeking white everywhere. First stop, one of my favorite jewelry stores, The Tony Alan Gallery, where he […]
Aging in Place – Advice from a Neil Kelly Designer
Last week I had coffee with Rhonda Knoche, a fabulous designer for Neil Kelly Remodelers. The Neil Kelly Company just won 11 regional CotY (contractor of the Year) awards from the Nationals Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Rhonda won an award for Whole House Remodel under $250k! Kudos to Rhonda and Neil Kelly! As many of you know, I was […]
Stylish & Small Kids Rooms
Happy New Year! Are you ready to “rightsize” your life in 2011? Well, I’m here for you with lots of ideas and inspiration! Remember, downsizing is not just for empty-nesters or retired couples, many families with children are choosing to “rightsize” their life by moving into smaller homes or renting a condo or apartment. Often […]
“I SPY” Suite of Bath Ideas #1
This year-end, I have created a “suite” of bathroom ideas to share with you! These ideas come from all my travels near and far, this past year. As you all know, I have a…sort of…fetish about bathroom design. As an interior designer, I find bathrooms the most challenging, given the small space and the all the […]