Found: Small Spaces

Remember my, almost embarrassing, rant about an unnamed magazine’s definition of small spaces? My voice was heard! In three consecutive issues their small space section has contained homes no larger than 1,100 square feet.

The first month I thought was a fluke but a really lovely fluke. I really connected with this space. It prominently featured my favorite color (green) and style (small spaces that combine new, mid-century modern, and repurposed items to create a comfortable, lived in feel).

I just love the desk area featured above. Shutters were repurposed into a great bulletin board. (Reminds me of my shutter repurposing project.) An old tool box serves as a mobile mail center. The open legs on the desk keep this small area feeling open. It shows that you don't need a dedicated room to create a great office space.

The next two months' homes were just as lovely. While the overall homes didn't strike me as much as the home above there were some great ideas I will file away. Both homes used unexpected pieces for kitchen islands. The lighting fixtures throughout both were just fanstastic. And one of the homes had the best conversion of a cabinet into a sink for use in the master bath. The sink bowl used on the cabinet reminds me of a small farmhouse style sink.

I realize that magazine features are often shot a year in advance. Therefore, the likelihood that my post had anything to do with this fantastic turnabout is small. Nonetheless I like to think I've made a contribution to the preservation of the small space.