TAKING THE PLUNGE

<br><br />into smaller spaces<br><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiONaUCzkDSGIGCONHMa_ef63jab3DfBWTbT9M3OyfIBpSsf_aCJPHUl_qCXSOk_XUDNWAkVuvy9cRV9ePdLlr92ScaYWBgUnw3Kc2yr7RVsFv8CEgHfH1OwabWt275rEri7Yknp1sfPNn-/s1600/littlefriendsphoto+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiONaUCzkDSGIGCONHMa_ef63jab3DfBWTbT9M3OyfIBpSsf_aCJPHUl_qCXSOk_XUDNWAkVuvy9cRV9ePdLlr92ScaYWBgUnw3Kc2yr7RVsFv8CEgHfH1OwabWt275rEri7Yknp1sfPNn-/s640/littlefriendsphoto+com.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.littlefriendsphoto.com/">Little Friends</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>[I love the photo above, and the book by Seth Casteel featuring his amazing underwater photography.  This is a completely unsolicited blurb.  Just love the images.  Click on the link above to find your copy.]</i></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />So, I have a few friends and clients who have downsized lately.  Many from very large to not so large homes.  But some from large to very very small homes or apartments.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Some are retired, some are divorced, some are empty nesters, some are temporary,</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> all are trying to make small spaces cozy and efficient.</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/08/taking-plunge.html#more">Read more »</a>

TAKING THE PLUNGE

into smaller spaces Little Friends [I love the photo above, and the book by Seth Casteel featuring his amazing underwater photography.  This...

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Tiny Apartment in France

This 18 square m. apartment in France was designed for a university student. It has many ideas to make the most of its small space. I think it has more storage room than I have in my whole house!<br /><br />First let's have a look at the floor plan:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cotemaison.fr/maison-reve/atelier-loft/diaporama/comment-vivre-a-l-aise-dans-18-m2_6509.html?p=4"><img alt="Le plan de l'appartement" id="diaporama_pict" src="http://www.cotemaison.fr/medias/295/151301_comment-vivre-a-l-aise-dans-18-m2.jpg" /></a><span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><br />Thanks to a skylight (2) there's plenty of natural light in the entryway. Separating the kitchen and dining area (5) from the shower and toilet area (3) there is the bed (4) right on top of a storage unit which opens to both sides and a small desk at the end.</span><br /><br /><img alt="Le coin bureau sous l'espace chambre" id="diaporama_pict" src="http://www.cotemaison.fr/medias/295/151305_comment-vivre-a-l-aise-dans-18-m2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img alt="2 en 1 : un allié gain de place" id="diaporama_pict" src="http://www.cotemaison.fr/medias/295/151295_comment-vivre-a-l-aise-dans-18-m2.jpg" /><br />Recessed halogen spotlights over the desk and in every niche.<br /><br /><img alt="Grapiller des m2" id="diaporama_pict" src="http://www.cotemaison.fr/medias/295/151303_comment-vivre-a-l-aise-dans-18-m2.jpg" /><br />A bookcase lines one of the walls in the entryway.<br /><br /><img alt="Un petit espace lumineux" id="diaporama_pict" src="http://www.cotemaison.fr/medias/295/151297_comment-vivre-a-l-aise-dans-18-m2.jpg" /><br />Dining area right by the window.<br /><br /><img alt="Place à l'essentiel dans la cuisine" id="diaporama_pict" src="http://www.cotemaison.fr/medias/295/151311_comment-vivre-a-l-aise-dans-18-m2.jpg" /><br />Small fridge under the countertop.<br /><br /><img alt="Le bloc côté cuisine" id="diaporama_pict" src="http://www.cotemaison.fr/medias/295/151307_comment-vivre-a-l-aise-dans-18-m2.jpg" /><br />Storage room right under the bed. Household cleaning supplies, a vacuum and bulky suitcases are stored here.<br /><br /><img alt="Le sens des détails dans les WC" id="diaporama_pict" src="http://www.cotemaison.fr/medias/295/151299_comment-vivre-a-l-aise-dans-18-m2.jpg" /><br /><br />Photographer: Alain Potignon<br />All images from <a href="http://www.cotemaison.fr/">here</a>.

Tiny Apartment in France

This 18 square m. apartment in France was designed for a university student. It has many ideas to make the most of its small space. I think ...

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Small House in the South of Spain

Good Monday to all of you! Had a nice weekend? Hope so! Now come and have a look at a very simple and bright home. Hope you like it!<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo6/campo6_1g.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo6/campo6_2g.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo6/campo6_4g.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo6/campo6_5g.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo6/campo6_7g.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo6/campo6_8g.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/campo/campo6/campo6_9g.jpg" /><br /><br />All images from <a href="http://www.micasarevista.com/index.shtml">here</a>.

Small House in the South of Spain

Good Monday to all of you! Had a nice weekend? Hope so! Now come and have a look at a very simple and bright home. Hope you like it! All ima...

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Small Spaces for Tulis

This post is especially designed for my daughter who is moving today to her one room apartment in Paris. I have some more pictures and will be posting them soon. Hope you find some inspiration! Love you so much!<br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/small%20spaces/526219.jpg" style="width: 555px; height: 555px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/small%20spaces/519615.jpg" style="width: 555px; height: 555px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/small%20spaces/Kitchen.jpg" style="width: 555px; height: 555px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/small%20spaces/526175.jpg" style="width: 555px; height: 555px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/small%20spaces/white-minimalist-office.jpg" style="width: 555px; height: 555px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/small%20spaces/IHJAN075.jpg" style="width: 555px; height: 555px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/small%20spaces/HG0606-85.jpg" style="width: 555px; height: 555px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/small%20spaces/HG0607-825.jpg" style="width: 555px; height: 555px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/small%20spaces/Home-office.jpg" style="width: 555px; height: 555px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/small%20spaces/IH0509-36.jpg" style="width: 555px; height: 555px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/small%20spaces/Rustic_study.jpg" style="width: 555px; height: 555px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/small%20spaces/home_office.jpg" style="width: 555px; height: 555px;" /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="alternative text" border="0" src="http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/Imkifus/small%20spaces/home-office23.jpg" style="width: 555px; height: 555px;" /><br /><br /><br />Images via Better Homes & Gardens, housetohome, livingetc,

Small Spaces for Tulis

This post is especially designed for my daughter who is moving today to her one room apartment in Paris. I have some more pictures and will ...

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