Thursday, January 13, 2011

Teeny Tiny!

 All Photos Courtesy of Apartment Therapy
This cottage is 350 square feet.  Yes, you heard me.  And you thought your house was small.  Tsk, tsk...that'll teach you to complain about your storage space!



This 1930's bungalow is fortunate for the element of light.  It is bathed in natural light and that gives this small space the feeling of being outdoors, larger, more open.  By keeping the room fresh and white splashes of bold, vibrant color, the homeowner embraces the beach cottage feel and makes it her own.

When asked what the biggest design challenge was for this homeowner, she replied " My greatest challenge has been finding storage that serves the dual function of killer design and smart hiding place."  She repurposes items such as kitchen shelves, armoires, and a media cabinet to house her television and her wet bar.



By hanging curtains at the very top of the ceiling the owner of this small space distracts the eye and draws our attention up creating more space.  She also uses a neutral floor covering to trick our eye.


The next time you feel like complaining about your lack of storage, consider this small space and breathe a little easier knowing you can stretch your legs!

~Amber
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11 comments:

  1. WendiJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I really love your blog. I want a small cottage by the beach one day.

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  2. JudyJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I love the turquoise phone in the kitchen!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Hi Wendi,

    Thanks for your kind words about the Jewel Box®. And I'm with you on the small cottage by the beach!

    Cheers, Genevieve

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  4. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Hi Judy, the turquoise phone is sweeeet! I love how it captures the owner's personality!

    Always wonderful to hear from you!
    Genevieve

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  5. laneyJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    ...it may be teeny tiny in size...but it is HUGE in style and warmth... and i too love that turquoise phone...i got a turquoise princess phone for ...well...i won't tell you how many christmases ago...let's just say many of you probably were not even born! (now go look up what a princess phone is)

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  6. Ceil PetrucelliJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Genevieve- thanks for that post! It was inspiring to see such beautiful design in such a tiny space! Some really fun and different touches. Love your blog, by the way!

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  7. RachelJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Absolutely lovely! It simply looks cosy and comfortable. I guess the use of lots of white makes it seem bigger? I could move into that house anytime! :-)

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  8. UnknownJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Rachel, Thanks so much for stopping by! So glad you liked it.

    Genevieve

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  9. A Woman that Fears the LordJuly 21, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    I had to smile when I read your comments about this TINY home. My husband became disabled nearly 2 years ago and since that time we moved from nearly 3000 square feet to a studio that was less than 300 ft. This happened in several stages but here we are nonetheless and actually just as content as we were in a larger home. All our needs are met and we're thankful to have a roof over our head. We hope to buy again next year and will be choosing a home with less than 1,000 sq. ft. It will feel like a MANSION. :-)

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  10. SarahWAugust 15, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I love the bedroom - so calm and cozy! And the wall color is not one I would have thooght of for a bedroom, but looks great.

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  11. Katie D.November 18, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Wow! I can't believe there is a house smaller than mine out there, but this one has me beat by 34 sqft! Of course, it sounds like only one person lives there and I have a husband, a 60lb dog, and a lizard :) Thanks for this blog!

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