small space accents Missoni for Target ottomans / perfect small space addition

Posted on: September 20th, 2011 by rebecca

Say what you will about the craziness swirling around the general Missoni for Target experience but their ottomans simply rock. When it comes down to it…either you like their products or not. I have to say that the ottoman is by far the best item in the 400 piece collection, in my opinion. Really well-made, priced just right and the perfect small detail addition to boot (the piping is the floral fabric from the other ottoman set) – if you want ‘em, try to get your hands on ‘em. Plus ottomans are the best small space accent – part foot rest, part seat for guests and part side table – I am happy to add them to my small space.

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small space tip love your lighting

Posted on: August 4th, 2011 by rebecca

Ok small space dwellers, this is an easy one for you to do in your small and sweet space. Consider your lighting in your home. You’d be surprised at how making your lighting bright and balanced can make your small space feel much bigger. And less is not more in this case – add in several lighting options in your space. One room can accommodate a lot of light. I spotted these very cool and unique chandeliers while I was in Stockholm and thought they’d be a great addition to a small space. And because they are such a design element, add in more neutral styles of lighting around it, like simple table lamps.
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small space style letter love

Posted on: June 8th, 2011 by rebecca

Long before I wrote for I started loving. living. small. and wrote for Apartment Therapy, I had a thing for initials, letters, etc for home decor. Thankfully I found that the design community online also enjoyed a little monogram and letter style as well. I was not alone :) I love adding in personal style to a small space and why not include your own names, initials or a word that’s special to you? Lately I’ve seen tons of industrial lettering available at hip shops and flea markets. I also love the look of the classic tic-tac-toe game in black and white. Adding small details to your small space really can make your house feel good. 

Want to see some more type love – click here to follow my pinterest board for type design and signage. 

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small space accents felt vases

Posted on: March 28th, 2011 by rebecca

If you’ve been following loving. living. small. then you know that I love introducing and mixing textures in my home. I think this small detail adds a ton of personality and dimension. My newest texture – felt! I recently bought this adorable felt vase and absolutely love it! I think it adds a pop of color and design interest. And adding some fallen leaves and a blooming flower from right outside my front door tops it off.
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small style makes a big impact

Posted on: February 8th, 2011 by rebecca

Don’t you *love* these flowers? I absolutely do! I received this cute  + small vase of flowers as a gift from sweet hostess Jaimi {of Fiore Beauty) – who threw a fun and fab birthday for talented wardrobe stylist, Catherine {of The Life Styled} the other day. I wanted to share it with you guys because I think it’s a great example of small style making a big impact in a space in both color and emotion. Yes, I feel happy seeing this little guy – love the yarn bow too. I placed it on my kitchen tray and smile every morning when I make my coffee.

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more tray ideas for small spaces cutting boards

Posted on: January 14th, 2011 by rebecca

I recently posted this tray idea for pulling your small items together and wanted to share another easy one – cutting boards.  I often use my items for more that their intended uses – and cutting boards are one of the best to use. I’ve use one as a tray in my kitchen for my salts and oils. And another slate cutting board in my main room for my design accents. I love simple ways to reuse what you own to make a design impact. Perfect!

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simple small space showcase magazines

Posted on: January 10th, 2011 by rebecca

After moving – oh – many times in the last 15 years or so, I have learned to unpack and get rid of the boxes. What’s fun about keeping your own things boxed up? I feel this way about collections of things – you like something, enjoy it! I have a nice collection of magazines and enjoy reading them again and decorating with them. I have a bunch stacked nicely in my office but I also have a few that I now rotate on my vintage ladder that I recently picked up for a deal at the Rose Bowl flea market.  How do you display your collections?

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how to pull small details together in one simple way

Posted on: January 6th, 2011 by rebecca

:: here’s my tray of little gems on my desk ::
I often talk about how impactful small details can be in small spaces. Many of us have personal gems and family heirlooms that we want to showcase in our spaces but sometimes it can be overwhelming – how to do this in a balanced and cohesive manner without feeling overwhelmed?
My fave tip – trays.
There are so many great options out there these days from a simple wooden style to a designed acrylic design, trays give you the platform to highlight your favorite little things. I recently picked up this Ikea tray for $3 – how cute? I love the gray and white stripes and placed it on my home office desk to hold some of my little items. By doing this, I feel that I have created a collection of items that feel comfortable in the space.
On my tray I have some letterpress letters spelling out my rescue puppy’s name that I found at my local flea market (every Sunday 2 blocks away – don’t you love city living?!), rose gold beaded coasters (these are amazing in person and the whole set was $19!), handmade wooden gems from an up and coming designer (more to come…), my fave flat vase, pics of my parents at 21 and my personalized paperweight that I made. The cool thing – I use all of things separately of the *collection* so what I’ve done is actually find storage for these items – not bad, huh? :) How do you showcase your favorite {small} goodies?

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favorite {free} accent leaves

Posted on: January 5th, 2011 by rebecca

I do love affordable flowers to add color and texture to your small space but my favorite free accent – leaves! There are tons of fallen leaves outside my Los Angeles apartment and I often snap them up to decorate my space. Go for a little {one leaf per tiny vase on my home office desk} or a lot {like the vase on my coffee table} to add small details and tons of style to your space. Oh and the free thing – works! 

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an easy small space trick leaning accents

Posted on: December 16th, 2010 by rebecca
 
There really are no *rules* for how you design and set up your space – it’s how you *feel* inside your home, right?! :) And I am loving this very easy design style – leaning accents. Just because it’s a framed photo or piece of artwork, doesn’t mean it has to hang on your wall. Consider stepping outside the design box and lean your accents to create design flow and balance too.

:: sweet image via one of my new fave blogs, Solid Frog ::

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