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Monday, March 25, 2013

Making the Most of a Small Space

First of all, thank you SO much for ALL of your sweet comments from Friday's post. You are all so wonderful and supportive and I feel like I have a fabulous army backing me up at all times. Thank you So much for that. Your support means the WORLD to me. It still blows me away that I have this wonderful community of friends from blogging. Muah!

So, I've always wanted to do a post that focused on decorating small spaces. As I have mentioned before, the boy and I have been house hunting for almost a year now.... and we finally received some good news! Our offer was accepted on a fabulous town home in Ocean Beach just last night! We are official homeowners! Woo hoo! Cue the happy dance! The home is so cute and we could not be more excited to start our life together in a new home that we can call our very own.

From the start of our home hunt, we knew that if we wanted to buy a home by the beach... we needed to get used to the idea of a smaller space. Our community of Ocean Beach is filled with beach bungalows that are insanely expensive and insanely small. So we could either buy a home that was really small right in the heart of the community or move a bit farther out and have a bit more space in exchange. So, we went with the latter. We have a bit more space but the place is still not insanely huge... cue the decorating limitations.

 The idea of owning a home that is on the smaller end makes wonder... How can I ever decorate a home in my style that has a fairly small square footage? Well, lucky for me, there are tons of great decorators out there that know how to make the most of a small space. Here are some great finds and tips I've picked up along the way! 

1. Make the most of the light
2. Make an area multi-use
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3. No dining room, no problem
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4. Use mirrors. Lots of them! 
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5. Make the most of your outdoor space

6. Get unhinged
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7. Use glass in the bath

Any small space tips!? Please share?

31 comments:

  1. Lovely decor, nice post

    http://shana-style.blogspot.com

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  2. I'm OBSESSED with that black and white bedroom. And congrats to you guys! How exciting!!

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  3. I love the multipurpose and mirror tip. I love to use a desk in a bedroom as a semi console table but also a desk still. Also another way to do this is use a console table as a bedside table and push a chair into it. Instant desk/bedside table.

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  4. Yay congratulations! Dining rooms are not a must anymore, I've transformed ours into an office.

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  5. thanks for sharing! lovee the black/white entryway with the standing mirror! gorgeous!

    & Pretty Things

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  6. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! Holly I am so excited for you..I am so jealous tht you have a house on the beach...amazing!
    Can't wait to see some pics!
    Sheree xxx

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  7. WOOOO congrats! I can't wait to by my own place so I am super jealous. I think that you will adapt just fine to small living! An important tip is to edit: Only bring in what you really love.

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  8. Mirrors, mirrors so important! I have so many in my small space:) Congrats on your new home Holly!

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  9. Beautiful ideas - love the photos with mirrors, bathroom designs and the gorgeous patio garden. x

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  10. Congrats on becoming a homeowner! So exciting! Enjoy the experience!

    ♥, LONDA
    DESIGNroundupblog.com

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  11. Agreed that lots of light and use of whites will make the space look larger. Being able to go vertical with pieces will elongate the rooms instead of horizontal. I.e. Tall bookshelves or tall table with stool/high chair seating instead of short entertainment center and normal height table. Looking forward to seeing how you decorate! How exciting!
    Adrienne

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  12. all great tips! i can't wait to see how you decorate your new space. i think mirrors and lighter colors will definitely make the space feel more open. congrats!!
    -- jackiejade.blogspot.com

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  13. What gorgeous photos - I definitely think the lighting is huge. Having a great natural light can make a small room look brilliant!

    xo
    Today's the last day to win a $25 Ulta gift card on See Mo Go.!

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  14. Congrats!!! So excited and of course expecting a tour in due time!:) I agree about the mirrors! There are so many ideas for cozy spaces! I'm sure it will be fabulous! Happy planning!!

    Laura
    House envy

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  15. Congrats on buying your home!!!! I totally agree, it's about what you do with the space not the size that matters. GOod luck with all the decorating and planning.

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.com

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  16. Love these! I love that mirror image with the console up against it! I have a space next to my dining room table that I have NO clue what to do with and this just might have to happen!

    Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget

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  17. Gracias a ti por mostrarnos las imagenes! Que son preciosas!

    Xoxo

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  18. This all looks amazing so wish I can just hop into one of the rooms lol

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  19. Yay!! Congrats! LOVE this post. Everything especialy the AMAZING kitchen/island are my faves. Cant wait to see what you do with your space.

    xo- Jamie
    http://www.makeuplifelove.com

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  20. I really want that outdoor courtyard, I wonder if I could convince my husband to work in the yard none stop to achieve it haha

    Brooke xx

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  21. Yay! Congrats on the new home; that's amazing and awesome and so grown up! ; )

    xo,
    Angelica
    www.savvygirllife.com

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  22. Love the small home inspiration! My go-to is Houzz.com for all things interior design.

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  23. Fantastic images and tips you have compiled here! I do think it is worth noting that as cool as those glass shower doors look they do have a tendency to break at inopportune moments leaving the person in the shower naked, wet and surrounded by and possibly already cut by broken glass.

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  24. Also, congratulations to you both on finding a new place to live.

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  25. Love these spaces and tips. BTW, congrats on all of your exciting news! You've got a lot going on, girl!

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  26. Yay! Congratulations! Welcome to the Home Owners club! Can't wait to see all the things you do to your new place. I try to keep things light and bright in small spaces. LOVE some lucite pieces as well since they don't take up visual space.

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    1. That is a stellar tip! Thanks Kristen! I hadn't thought of that!

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  27. love your tips. we live in georgetown & nyc respectively and have to be reallllly creative in utilizing our small spaces. mirrors are key!

    xx,
    a & l

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