Apartment Choice

We've said it before and we'll say it again - small does not have to mean limited. Sure, when there aren't many square metres to work with, you'll likely have to make a few compromises but this doesn't mean downgrading the way you want to live in any way. It's all about finding the nooks and crannies, maximising the rooms and ensuring that each step is considered. Don't fill spaces with clutter, don't overreach and make sure you have a simple design theme in mind when decorating or buying furniture. This apartment, designed by Chantal Forzatti Architetto , is a perfect example of a small space that has been pushed to its full potential, all without taking it too far. Blending the Scandinavian and  classic design schools and playing with a few clever storage hacks , the result we see is as breathtaking as it is smart.   1. Opting for a loft is a great idea in a small apartment, as it obviously adds a lot of usable space. Chantal Forzatti architetto : m...

Collect this idea When you walk through the door of your small apartment , do you feel that your space is as inspiring as the ones featured in our post 30 Best Small Apartment Design Ideas Ever Presented on Freshome ? If not, this is the post for you. We’ ve gathered dozens of examples of space-saving furniture for your small apartment to enhance your living space, organize your belongings and give your home the modern edge you’re after. Here are the four categories of space-saving furniture we cover: We also have some ideas for color accents to make your space your own. Before you add any furniture to your small apartment , take a weekend to organize and clear your place. Go through your closets and cabinets, and donate or discard anything you don’t need or haven’t used for some time. Once you’ve sorted all your stuff, give your apartment a fresh paint job or a good wall and surface scrub to freshen it up. Starting with a blank canvas is liberating. Now it’s time to personalize! H...

Shares 7.7K This Pumpkin Pecan Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread makes baking with yeast a breeze, and will satisfy all of your sticky, sweet cravings! Pumpkin Pecan Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread makes baking with yeast a breeze, and will satisfy all of your sticky, sweet cravings!" src="https://www.bakerita.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pcspullapart-7761-731x1024.jpg" alt="This Pumpkin Pecan Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread makes baking with yeast a breeze, and will satisfy all of your sticky, sweet cravings!" width="580" height="812" /> Subtly spiced layers of sweet, chewy pumpkin bread + pecans + tons of cinnamon sugar = a gorgeous loaf of sticky, sweet, ooey- gooey pumpkin pecan cinnamon sugar pull apart bread! This post is going to be short and sweet, because of two things: 1) I don’t think I need to sell you guys much on this beauty, and 2) MIDTERMS. Senior year of college and work is getting absolutely crazy, with papers ...

Sep 29 2015 Apple Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread | the little epicurean" width="750" height="1125" /> Baseball is frustrating me right now. Over the weekend, the Dodgers were swept by the Colorado Rockies. And tonight (Monday night), I just watched the Giants beat the Dodgers. I lose my voice after game. Each pitch is stressful. Each inning leaves me expecting more. Even the dogs get riled up as Alex and I scream (and occasionally cheer) at the TV. The Dodgers only need to win ONE game against the Giants to clinch the NL West. I’m hoping Tuesday is the day. You know what relaxes me? Bread. Bread eating and bread making. I’ve probably said this a million times before, but bread making is one of the most relaxing activities for me. Almost as relaxing as getting a massage. Almost. There is something so calming about it. With breads, I know exactly how it will turn out based on the temperature, smell, and feel of the bread. It’s an outcomes I can always count on. (S...

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...

A decade after the crash, Shannon Valley housing estate , on the outskirts of Ballaghaderreen, in Co Roscommon, remains unfinished and partly in ruins. Although the number of “ unfinished housing developments ” has fallen sharply since 2010, Shannon Valley is one of hundreds that still dot the country. The Guls: ‘Every day I put rats in the bin’ Fatima Gul says her little brother, Yousaf, doesn’t like the rats. He jumps up on the sofa or the table in the living room when they come into the house. Their parents don’t allow Fatimar, who is 10, or her nine-year-old sister, Maryam, or Yousaf and his twin, Zohra, who are five, to play near the houses on the other side of their green. It’s too close to the rats and the rubble. Shannon Valley “ ghost estate ” outside Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon. Photograph: Simon Carswell" height="349" src="https://www.irishtimes.com/polopoly_fs/1.3181475!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_620/image.jpg" width="620...