Small Cool 2011

I love this. It looks so cozy!!

I didn't even pass the kitchen picture before deciding I love it. Beautiful!

Melissa, I think your apartment is amazing! Great job!

Love the colors! Good job. I can't believe this space is only 270 square feet. What an amazing job making this teeny tiny space feel like a home!

A teeny-tiny with lots of color? Yes please. I love the kitchen.

i love this!!!

nice colors, very vibrant!

LOVE the colors and the Dia de los Muertos critters in the kitchen. :)

It is amazing that you were able to fit two couches in your place. Great job!

Yeah I agree with the above. It's amazing you can fit the 2 nice couches in there! And your apartment doesn't look too small!
Believe me! I've a small townhouse and I can't seem to fit 2 full size couches without blocking anything!

Great job in dividing the space! And vibrant color seems to be a good choice for a small space!

Fabulous, great creativity here, in all senses of the word!

Cute house, but I'm not reading minimalism.

Minimal space - max style. nice job

Great apartment!!!

Love the colors and LOVE how much the kitchen is focal...I'm slightly suspicious of the apartments and places that have conveniently left out the kitchen or bath in their pics. Everyone knows that even in a studio, guests end up in the kitchen, so why would anyone neglect it! <3 this!

Cute space but not what I would call minimalist.

I love your style! But I agree with a couple other folks, not what I consider "minimalist."

I always don't see how this is minimalistic.

The bathroom picture should have been taken from a different angle.

Absolutely LOVE the color as well as the visual appeal! Awesome creativity with such a small space. Truly amazing.

truly individual home! but Melissa, minimalizm never is in the size

Another vote for definitely bright and cheery---but not minimalist.

Are there any windows besides that tiny spot above the TV?

Absolutely love that kitchen! I'm from San Antonio live on Brees blvd in 540sq ft. wish I knew you while living in that tiny space. Where is your place?

Nice job maxing the space and making it work. It has a very comfortable cozy look.

Melissa-- Your individualism and creativity are most evident in what you have done. You are truly a remarkable person. Great job! I am proud of you. God bless. --John

Soooo kewl! Do you do consulting work?

fab
it is minimalist in the sense that she has to live with nothing but the essential
i love the warmth and colorfulness of it

Lively! Great Space!

Love, love, love it!!!!!!
What could have been a dismall tiny hole, is now a gorgeous, vibrant home.

man, what a great little place. Kind of makes me want to sell my million dollar mansion and buy a shack made of solid gold.

im sure the term 'minimalism' is used loosely here..

Lovely! Anf I gotta vote for a fellow San Antonian!

Too awesome....
LOVE IT

Melissa, two things:

1. I love your place.
2. I love Kid Cudi!!!!!

I think this is a great cozy space. Like others, I'm digging the vibrant colors and incorporation of the Latin heritage into the decor. Also props for including the Misfits Crimson Ghost.

Nice use of the couch layout to reinforce the separation of the living and sleeping space.

If I were to offer a suggestion, it would be to reduce the amount of tables. The full coffee table might be sacrificed in order to free up a little more space.

Why I voted for it

1. Layout and use of very small space. It seems like a lot more space than you actually have.
2. Kid Cudi posters (not really but I do love Kid Cudi)

This isn't minimalism--as I generally find minimalism dull and predictable and this is neither. A charming and colourful space, filled with personality. It must make you happy to come home each day to such a nest.

Geez. I was going to be unimpressed until I saw your square footage. You really have done an outstanding job: it reads as more than twice the size. Will you do my room?

great job Mel!! colors are fantastic and mos def a cozy place!! :)

like some other readers think, how is this considered minimalism?

I really love it!! Amazing job!!

I adore your kitchen, so cute! The color of your couch and love seat is so warm and vibrant!! I agree with Aexley however, removing the two tables stacked next to your bookcase, would open up the space a bit more.

Melissa, your place is cute but by no means minimal. In fact it is a little cluttered. I think it would look fab without about half of your possessions edited. How long have you been living there? It takes a while to find the right balance in a small place. I'd definitely get braver and more ruthless in letting some things go.

awesome! it's great to see a san antonio apartment featured.

Very colorful! Say hello to my hometown for me.

if i walk into your space, i wont/cant stop starring...and thats a vvery good thang...(I) completely do not doubt when you say you're one who 'express yourself creatively' *smile

It may pass minimal by a few items, but it looks like a wonderful home. nice job.

I am so glad you took the bull by the horns and embraced full color in a small place. The kitchen is the best part of the house. I love the Day of the Dead stuff in there. I wanted to buy some of that when I went to Mexico but it was too expensive even withe exchange rate.

your apartment is so colorful and full of life and looks much larger than its square footage. i'd love to see a house tour (mostly because i want a closer look at the gallery of art near the kitchen)! where did you get your black-and-white rugs?

Color everywhere! Color used boldly. Color used with, on, and against prints.

Great job!

Genius!

I love the colors in your kitchen!

Use a daybed / sofabed to sleep, study, dine and entertain.
Store items in covered baskets beneath furniture.
Replace an entire office and all media with a handheld computer - work anywhere at any time.

Vertical storage is claustrophobic and cluttering.
Bureaus, closets, desks, shelving, cupboards and tables may not be needed.
A separate bedroom, office, dining room and living room may not be needed.