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- Idea On Making The Best Of A Small Apartment
- 7 Playful Stickers for Creative Light Switches
- 4 Helpful Tips for Downsizing From Your Home
- Freshome Reader Help: Wants to Liven Up Kitchen
- Browse the New IKEA 2011 Catalog Online
| Idea On Making The Best Of A Small Apartment Posted: 04 Aug 2010 10:21 AM PDT  This fascinating one room apartment stretches over an area of only 36 sqm, yet it is very smartly organized. The walls are painted in white which is actually the basic rule for increasing the feeling of space into a small home. The plan of this beautiful looking loft is quite simple: it has one room plus kitchen which was ingeniously transformed into a cooking-living-working place, a hallway and a bathroom. Vivid colors are present throughout this small apartment, while obeying by the rules of aesthetics. A large red sofa is placed in the living room which also acts like a double bed when needed. Large windows allow unobstructed views of the green environment and also ensure a good natural ventilation. Even though this crib is really small, in the pictures below it seems that we are looking at a large, airy and spacious apartment. It sure got us fooled.- via Alvhem
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| 7 Playful Stickers for Creative Light Switches Posted: 04 Aug 2010 09:03 AM PDT  There has been a while since we’ve covered a post on light switches. Here is a creative idea that does not necessarily have to be applied only for switches, but for all types of electric outlets. These playful stickers were created by illustrator Ziemowit Maj and are meant to brake all monotony that is usually associated with these types of household elements. Perfect for the children’s room or for any other unconventional interior, these drawings are very easy to apply on the wall and can completely turn around the way a room feels. These vinyl stickers are a good alternative for an expensive but more creative looking light switch. The graphics subjects are various, but they all manage to integrate the switch in a pleasant and fun way.- via Home Tone
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| 4 Helpful Tips for Downsizing From Your Home Posted: 04 Aug 2010 07:41 AM PDT  Downsizing from your home to another home can be a daunting task. Whether you are moving from a large home into a smaller one, or an apartment, deciding what to keep or toss can be challenging. Depending on your reasons for moving: financial, passing of a loved one, or going off to college, moving can be made easier with planning. Here are some helpful tips to help you downsize from your home. SIZE OF YOUR NEW HOME: Knowing how much space, and storage will be in your next home can help you in assessing your personal belongings. If you have the opportunity to visit the home, take pictures, and measurements of the rooms and closet areas. When you can start planning out the space of your new home's goals, it will save you mental and emotional stress when packing.
TIME: If you are fortunate to have adequate time before your move, use it to your advantage. Use this time to declutter and organize your present belongings. Throw a garage sale, donate items to charity, churches, or sell items that will not be used in your new home. If you don't have a lot of time, consider having a friend or family member house your furniture, or large items that you can't bring. Renting a storage facility is also an option if you don't have time to downsize your belongings. Often times the option to store items while you move lets you get use to your new place, and make formal decisions in the future.
Freshome readers, have you ever had to downsize from a home? If so, share with us your tips and comments on what helped you and the lessons that you learned. Moving is easy for some and a struggle for others, leave us your tips and tricks!
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| Freshome Reader Help: Wants to Liven Up Kitchen Posted: 04 Aug 2010 05:48 AM PDT  NICOLE: I need help with the front wall, it has an empty space and I don't know how to fill it. Also I want to change the color of the walls because I think it looks boring, so let me know what are you thinking, I would appreciate any recommendations. EDITOR: Freshome Reader’s help Nicole make her kitchen more lively! Leave your comments below. If you would like to enter Help My Space Freshome! Click here for all the details. Freshome reader’s will comment on your space and help you solve your design dilemma.
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| Browse the New IKEA 2011 Catalog Online Posted: 03 Aug 2010 10:58 PM PDT  We have some news for all of you IKEA fans out there! The new 2011 IKEA Catalog is now available online for you to browse and check out the latest trends as envisioned by the famous home products giant. Still promoting “affordable solutions for better living” the IKEA 2011 Catalog contains no less than 376 pages, so what you gotta do is sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. You might also want to grab a pencil and some paper (or simply open a text file) and start noting down the products that caught your attention. This particular collection is based on unique and practical storage ideas for home and office. But if you are familiar with the brand, you probably already suspect that this is not all you will find in the online presentation. Check out the photos below for a sneak peek and then take your time to browse and get inspired.
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