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For many people decorating a small living room is a very difficult task, but if you try these small living room decorating ideas you will find the way to have a special decor to your small living room . It is difficult to make it functionally enough and at the same time not overloaded with furniture, you need to try hard. It could be easy when you try this small living room decorating ideas .     small living room decorating ideas 2017" width="696" height="522" />   The living room is a resting place for all family members. Usually, in this room, there is a sofa and TV, and the whole family gathers in the evening to watch a movie, chat or play board games . Lighting small living room decorating ideas " width="680" height="1024" />homedit This point should be paid special attention because it’s one of the most important small living room decorating ideas . In a small room, lighting should be a lot. Do not close the windows ...

One of the biggest downsides to studio living is feeling like you live — and entertain — in your bedroom. But even though that might physically/technically be true, it doesn't mean you can't use design to make it feel like it's more than just a studio. These smart and stylish studios — all under 500 square feet — employ three of the most successful ways to make a studio apartment feel bigger than it is. And they're design tips that anyone can use (whether you have more than one room or not!) to make any room feel better. Choose double duty furniture Alee Ruggieri's 200 square foot Greenwich Village studio Alee's studio apartment is successful thanks to the powers of double- duty furniture . In the morning, her bed transforms into what looks like a sofa by a simple rearrangement of throw pillows. Placing it with a long edge against a wall (like you would a sofa), helps the illusion. Arranging the rest of the home's furniture around the bed/sofa makes he...

The   Insider Picks   team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Room Essentials/target/ Business Insider The Insider Pick: Futons are versatile space-saving pieces of furniture that double as a couch and a bed. If your dorm room or first apartment has limited space, adding a futon is an easy way to add seating and a sleeping space for guests. We've rounded up five great futons for less than $600. The Hudson Futon is our top pick because it works equally well as a pull-out bed and a couch.  Dorm rooms and small apartments are the perfect spots for a futon. After all, living spaces for college students are typically very small, so having a two-in-one piece of furniture is extremely beneficial. Plus, the dorm room with the futon is the one where people hang out. A futon may be perfect if your student is a little shy and nervous about heading off to school. Conversely, if your stu...

As a former New York City resident and incidental claustrophobic, I understand the drawbacks of urban living. And so does Ori, Inc., maker of robotic furniture that folds, slides, and shifts to accommodate small spaces . The Massachusetts- based firm boasts two intelligent, responsive systems—Ori Full and Ori Queen—on display in apartments across 10 North American cities . [embedded content] See what the adaptive appliances can do at Chicago’s MODE Logan Square Apartments ; Bridge Park in Columbus, Ohio; New York City’s The Eugene building ; and Bluesky Chinatown up in Vancouver. Ori has also partnered with real-estate developers in Harrison, NJ; Miami; Seattle; Washington, D.C.; San Francisco; and its hometown of Boston to showcase its high-tech designs. A full- or queen-sized bedroom can, for example, quickly transform your cramped co-op into a comfortable living room , spacious walk-in closet, or functional office, depending on your needs. Using the Ori control interface on the ...

Rutenberg NYC agent Tatiana Calvo has just closed on a Windsor Terrace apartment at $100,000 over the asking price. The two bedroom unit #2R at 543 16th St. a block from Prospect Park has an open chef’s kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances , two full en- suite bathrooms and a balcony. TATIANA CALVO Calvo listed the apartment (pictured top) and $1.099 million and said her first two open houses were “jam packed.ˮ The offers came flooding in and, Calvo said, everyone left the table happy. “I received $100,000 over asking because I priced apartment 2R fairly ,ˮ said the agent. “The seller was making what he wanted, and the buyer wanted to secure the apartment. The building is solid, and the apartments themselves are timeless.ˮ Alex Lavrenov of Compass brought in the buyer and the sale closed at $1.2 million after 39 days on the market. B RONX Spuyten Duyvil 2575 Palisades Ave. #5H $195,000 Sponsor studio and one bedroom with windowed custom kitchen with quartz...

This article originally appeared in the February 2007 issue of Architectural Digest . It sort of makes you blush a little bit," the client says, teasingly, of the 2,700-square-foot apartment she and her husband share in New York's Greenwich Village . But, truly, blushing is the least of it. The living and dining area alone, with its 14-foot-high ceilings, arresting palette and mural-size art, is more likely to stop a visitor in his tracks. Which is just the effect they hoped for. "What's really cool about this apartment is that it's inspiring," she adds. "You don't get bored with it. It's cheery and exciting. The color and everything are invigorating." Having grown up in a similar environment—the vivid hues, the leopard-print fabrics—she couldn't imagine living any other way. In fact, she'd known "since I was born," she jokes, that, like her father before her, she'd one day commission Thomas Britt , the venerable New Y...

Perfect location: this brand-new, luxury serviced apartment is located in the People's Square, E.Nanjing Road is just downstairs, and only 4 mins walk to the Metro L1, 2, 8 of People's Square Station. It's in the canter of Puxi's city-center, the famous Xintiandi is within walking distance, and only 10 mins taxi to Pudong Lujiazui and Puxi's Jingan Temple. 80-90sqm, luxury bedroom , there's a nice separate living room with dining area, well-equipped kitchen, nice bathroom. Everything's brand new. Brand-new renovation and furnishings, well-designed and decorated, comfortable living space , very modern. The sofa in living room also can be a sofa bed. Central air-cons installed in all the rooms. Washing machine with dryer. Facilities: modern gym, 24-hour securities and English-speaking reception, laundry service, etc. Promotion offer: RMB 18,000-19,000 per month, all included in the rent, including management fee , invoice, gym, satellite TV, Internet, house-...

We just got back from two weeks staying at Color de Verano and could have stayed there a month because it was so comfortable. Apartment #2 doesn't have the fabulous view of the penthouse but is very large--- big kitchen living room space , very big bedroom with king sized bed , spacious bathroom with double vanity and separate shower and toilet space, and very large balcony (two sets of sliding doors, from bedroom and living room) with a large table, four chairs and two comfy lounge chairs . The apartment is very well appointed: there aren't a lot of kitchen items but enough to cook proper meals ( made Bolognese meat sauce with pasta and breaded pork chuletas , for example). It has a two burner stove, microwave, and full size refrigerator . It was great to have beach chairs, towels, and an umbrella for the beach right across the street. The place is immaculately clean and very tastefully decorated. The only downside is that the street below is sometimes noisy with golf cart...

This apartment is situated in a great location, a short walk from both the main bus station and the Aiguille du Midi cable car. The interior is light and airy with white washed walls and modern furnishings. The living space is open plan with a kitchenette, dining table for four and comfortable L-shaped sofa. The kitchenette is fitted with a ceramic hob, full-size oven and fridge.  The living area has access to a sunny balcony with views of the surrounding mountains.  For your convenience, the apartment has been fitted with a washing machine and there is access to a ski locker. Sleeping The apartment sleeps up to three in on double room and on a sofa bed in the living room. Parking There is one underground parking space available with the apartment. Location: Chamonix - Centre Style Property Style: Apartment | Long stay / Seasonal Run By: Agent/Operator Vibe / Atmosphere: Modern Stats Sleeps: Sleeps 3 Bedrooms: 1 bedroom Facilities Access: Children welcome Room: Balcony | S...

Name: Melissa and James Lawrence Location: Vredehoek, Cape Town, South Africa Size: 1184 square feet Years lived in: 2 years, renting Cape Town- based interior designer Melissa and her husband James didn 't want to invest a ton of money in this home since they are renting it. But because Melissa is in the interior design field , they knew exactly what could to be done to enhance the space and in a cost effective way. They've been able to cleverly add their own touches to their rental apartment , creating a space that feels like home. The first task was to tackle the flooring, which was originally dark brown and in a poor condition. The light whitewashed floors that you see now required a lot of work, but the result is a brighter, more contemporary look they both love. Melissa and James love entertaining so updating the kitchen was a must — and the space needed a major overhaul and some serious TLC. The cupboards were originally a mix of dark wood and grubby white, an...

For most Americans, retirement is a long-awaited rest, and some locations are more comfortable than others. Caring.com's 2017 "Best and Worst States to Grow Old" study ranked all 50 states based on cost of living, healthcare, and quality of life, including senior care . The best states for retirement were Utah, Iowa, South Carolina, Washington, and Nebraska, ranked respectively, and the worst included West Virginia , Indiana, New York, North Dakota, and Wyoming.  Settling down in your golden years requires a lot of commitment, and it's imperative to weigh your options carefully. Make an informed choice by asking yourself these questions as you enter retirement. How much have you saved?  Whether you're dreaming of life on the beach or in a remote mountain cabin , the first (and less picturesque) step of retirement is practicality. Choosing your dream location often comes down to how well you can live off your savings. The table below compares Caring.com's best...

For most Americans, retirement is a long-awaited rest, and some locations are more comfortable than others. Caring.com's 2017 "Best and Worst States to Grow Old" study ranked all 50 states based on cost of living, healthcare, and quality of life, including senior care . The best states for retirement were Utah, Iowa, South Carolina, Washington, and Nebraska, ranked respectively, and the worst included West Virginia , Indiana, New York, North Dakota, and Wyoming.  Settling down in your golden years requires a lot of commitment, and it's imperative to weigh your options carefully. Make an informed choice by asking yourself these questions as you enter retirement. How much have you saved?  Whether you're dreaming of life on the beach or in a remote mountain cabin , the first (and less picturesque) step of retirement is practicality. Choosing your dream location often comes down to how well you can live off your savings. The table below compares Caring.com's best...