An anonymous reader writes: MIT s Media Lab has produced Ori, a range of robotic, modular furniture designed to make small places feel more roomy. The Architect s Newspaper reports: With its name coming from the Japanese word origami,the furniture system combines robotics, architecture, and design to let interiors double-up as bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, and offices. Teaming up with Swiss product designer Yves Behar, founder and CEO of [...]
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Have you priced an apartment in a thriving urban area lately? Shocking isn’t it? Square footage comes at a steep premium in downtown districts as Millennials flock to these communities. The younger generation prefers to live close to work, quality restaurants, and nightlife. The highest priced rentals can be found in San Francisco, with a median rental rate for a studio apartment of $3, 200 per month. Boston, while less than San Francisco, will still [...]
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Find the perfect side tables for all the rooms in your home at Crate and Barrel. From modern coffee tables and contemporary console tables to classic side and end tables, our table collection can help you add style and functionality to any space. Learn more about the coffee and side table selection we offer. Types of Tables Coffee Tables: Low tables typically placed in front of the sofa, coffee tables are an easy place to set remotes, magazines and [...]
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Corner sofas open up interior design options for rooms that seem a little tight and restricting. Ready in styles that range from classic through contemporary, each corner sofa is designed to bring a special look and feel to your living room. A wide variety of fabric choices can finish the corner sofa in a shade or pattern that works well with the colors in your space. Corner sofas fit small rooms well and are great in apartments or modest-sized houses [...]
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When it comes to decorating a space, your furniture plays a very large part in making it look and feel the way you imagine. In many rooms, your sofa or sectional is what stands out the most. A sectional sets the tone for the rest of the room. So whether you want to plan a space from scratch or breathe some major excitement into your existing design layout, picking out a sectional is a great place to start. west elm caters to every personality with [...]
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I like a small space. It feels cozy, and helps those of us (ahem) who are a tad disorganized or reluctant to throw stuff away, by forcing us to live more simply. But while a small space can feel cozy, you don’t want it to look, well, too cramped. Here are some super easy tips to make your pint-sized room feel like an oasis. Supplies Lamps Mirrors Light Colored Paint Step 1: Color is Your Friend Paint color is probably one of the easiest ways to help [...]
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Shop Ashley HomeStore for a Wide Selection of Storage Do you need storage solutions for your rooms? Ashley HomeStore has a lineup of furniture like bookcases, curios and cabinets for getting organized. If you’re short on space in the living room, look for a simple solution like a storage ottoman with a flip over top. It easily converts into a coffee table when the need arises. Ottomans with storage are a girl’s best friend with their well-concealed [...]
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At Expand Furniture you will find convertible furniture designed for modern living. Apartment and home design has trended towards smaller square footage which results in the necessity for better furniture designs. Compact furniture for small spaces and double duty furniture is essential and can make the difference of you loving or hating your home. Why let a hulking piece of furniture waste precious space when it can be a compact furniture piece that [...]
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Tip #122: Skip the coffee table. We don’t own a coffee table. We had one in our very first apartment in North Carolina—a funky little table that a neighbor gave us for free. It had an odd shape, like it had been made with a piece of wood originally cut for a different purpose, and even a fresh coat of paint couldn’t improve it. When we moved into our second apartment, it didn’t make the cut. We’ve been coffee-table-less ever since. But that doesn’t [...]
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You know what they say… Paris is always a good idea. When it comes to impeccable interiors, the French certainly have it down. We’ve taken a look at some of our favorite chic Parisian rooms to discern exactly what sums up that sophisticated je ne sais quoi . From crystal chandeliers to dramatic drapery, here’s our roadmap for decorating like Parisian. Photo by William Waldron/Interior Archive Have a Cubist Moment Cubism was pioneered in France by [...]
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Many families and couples are downsizing their homes to travel or save money. But just because your home is small, does not mean you can’t fit elegant furniture or big decorating dreams in a petite place. Tiny Space & Full-Size Dreams It may be hard to move into a small space, but it is easy to add personality or utilize furniture or décor, making the space a lot bigger than it may seem. I find that the balcony or outdoor space is the most [...]
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Shop Ashley HomeStore for a Wide Selection of Coffee Tables Make your sitting areas spectacular by choosing from a stellar selection of on-trend and utterly cool coffee tables at Ashley HomeStore. Occasional tables or cocktail tables are the perfect small-space solution for all your tabletop and display needs. The clean lines and compact footprint of a square coffee table provides extra space in a simple yet sophisticated way. Are you too hip to be [...]
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Instead of a television in the bedroom, opt for a more tranquil focal point with a fireplace. A warm, wooden mantel is the perfect spot to display indoor plants. From: Celebrity Communities Dramatic Stone Wall A dramatic stone wall makes a powerful statement in this modern chic bedroom. A neutral wall color, simple bedding and furnishings, along with sleek floors and a simple rug, allow for the accent wall to stand out. Soaring wood ceilings with [...]
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Interior designer Susan Diana Harris, Allied ASID, is crazy about color, and she used it to great effect around this fireplace. The brick surround was painted Benjamin Moore’s Douglas Fir to complement the room’s Spring Moss walls, and gorgeous paintings by artist Erin E Sorensen depict the homeowners view of the nearby San Francisco Bay. Budget-Friendly: Pop Goes the Color Color works well when it’s just around the fireplace, too. Designer Maria [...]
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American Freight has exclusive agreements with manufacturers to supply whole living room sets (Sofa/Couch/Loveseat/Chair combinations) at discount prices. Whether you’re looking for an entirely new furniture set or just the perfect recliner or coffee table, American Freight has what you’re looking for at the lowest prices. No matter what your style, American Freight Furniture has couches for sale! From modern to contemporary and microfiber to leather [...]
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I had the wonderful opportunity of partnering with Liberated Wine to share my small story and what it means to live “intentionally small.” The following post was originally featured on Liberated Wine and I am so happy to share it here on my blog. Enjoy! Intentionally Small Living By now we’ve all heard something about the “small living movement” – whether it be about tiny homes on trailers, prefab micro-units in bustling cities, or baby boomers downsizing [...]
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The Arklow painted light grey small tv stand is the perfect piece of furniture to display your television. The small tv unit has two shelves on the left-hand side ideal for storing your additional games and media players with specifically cut exit holes to carry electrical cables direct to the power source. On the right on the right of the tv stand is a cupboard section ideal for storing additional games, cables, leads and television remotes and all [...]
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Lots of people live in a small home, a small room, or just a small space. Some people live in a small apartment because that s all they can afford, and they re grateful for it. Some people live in a small apartment or home because they re tired of taking care of a larger place and want to downsize. Others just don t want a large home. Small is beautiful! And easy, and practical, too! But no matter what your reason for living in a small space, you [...]
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Located in an up and coming area on the west side of Toronto, Ally (who also happens to be the Store Merchandising Manager in our UO Toronto store!) was initially drawn to her home and the area because of its cozy neighborhood surroundings — big trees, lots of locally-owned shops in the area, and prime waterfront views. What s your design philosophy? Minimal but meaningful. I am inspired by Scandinavian design aesthetic with modern elements and [...]
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1. Think foundation first In the before photo, you’ll notice a traditional rug underneath the coffee table which, in another space, could totally work. But here it’s too small to make an impact. In its place, we rolled out the hill-side disintegrated floral grey rug, a rich, plush option that fills out the floor and adds instant comfort underfoot. 2. Set the tone with your sofa style and placement An overstuffed black sofa looks straight out of a [...]
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As a professional who has a BFA in Interior Design one of my biggest pet peeves is when I open a shelter mag to the advice section and some big-name decorator is quoted saying something like, Just because you live in a 300 square foot studio apartment doesn t mean you can t have a large, overstuffed sofa and a king-sized bed. Uh, hello ! That s exactly what it means! Now, I m not suggesting that if you live in less than 500 square feet, that you [...]
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When Jonathan Adler’s creative services manager Nicholas Obeid moved from a lofty two-bedroom to a 450-square-foot studio in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood, he brought with him more stuff than one might expect to fit in such a small space. Among his treasures: a pair of chrome Chippendale chairs, a nickel-plated credenza covered in geometric studs, tiered Lucite bedside tables, and a midcentury daybed that he reupholstered in a stunning emerald-green [...]
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Shopping for furniture that will look great and also fit your space can be a challenge at times. Many people who live in apartments and tight spaces have trouble finding the right furniture to fit their home, but outfitting smaller spaces is a specialty of ours at Savvy Home. The furniture below has all been dubbed apartment style furniture . These pieces are characterized by compact footprints and often straight, narrow arms – but are still qualify [...]
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When buying furniture for your small bedroom, maximize your investment with pieces that are actually double agents. For a bed that is equal parts comfort and function, choose one that includes a built-in dresser. Perched atop drawers on one or both sides, a captain s bed is a great way to add underbed storage with style. Nightstands with drop-down leaves can double as on-command desks, lidded ottomans can stash away linens and provide seating for [...]
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