Small Cool 2011

Love the skylights in this beautiful space! So cozy!

This place is a dream. I couldn't live there because I get claustrophobic if I even see a sloped ceiling but your place is truly beautiful. I love the mix of modern (Studio 54 coffee table/cubes!) and traditional (Bergere-style chair in bedroom). It looks like a fun place to live.

Love the bathroom!

I love the way you took a long space and divided it into defined spaces without closing them off. Editing must have been hard, but the mix you ended up with is great.

Love all the windows, and how you arranged everything looks so homey and inviting. Obviously any tall person who visits probably doesn't love your space, but I find it super charming.

Beautiful bathroom!

The windows and skylights definitely help to open up the place and make it feel less confined. I love openness of the kitchen with windows on 3 sides!

Wow! Everything is amazing, but I think the kitchen is my favorite part.

so pretty!! Where did you get that ottoman?

I like the sloped ceilings and all the windows and skylights, of course. There's so much light and the view from the kitchen (my favorite, too) is gorgeous. Very cozy! The white reflective color really opens everything up. The bedroom is great.

Tricky space but you've done wonders with it!

Oh, this one's beautiful. I love the mix of furnishings, things start to look the same around here sometimes. Living is Sausalito must make up for not having more square footage. Well done.

Oh wow! This is great! Where do people find these wonderfully unique homes??? So jealous.

wow!

You've managed to get in lots of seating and storage without a cluttered feel.

Those views!

This is beautiful. I love the ceiling, windows and skylights too, plus the paneling. It does have a boat feel to it, but that is a plus. Love the kitchen too.

I'd turn my bed around to see the bay first thing in the morning.

The bedroom and kitchen are my favourites. I love the window nook in the bedroom. The stairs from the kitchen to the living-room look great on the floor plan. I would love to see what they look like in a photo. x

I do love the "perched" feeling, the view, the sloped ceilings... but as I always caveat, I'm short, so sloped ceilings are not a functional negative for me.

The furnishings are very nicely put together and warm.

This is lovely. And those windows and skylights give it a magical quality - your view must be amazing.

I agree with some of the other comments - it does remind me of a boat. Only instead of the sea, it seems you've set sail among the clouds. Well done with your choice of white. I love it.

One of my favorite small cool spaces! I, too, live in a top floor (3rd floor attic) apartment with great slopes and cubby nooks, so I'm partial to spaces with a similar layout, and you did yours up beautifully! Your soft, muted colors are divine! My space is crisp white walls with colorful furniture & accessories, so to see a softer side is nice! Thank you for sharing - you get my vote!

I feel like I'd be cracking my head on things a lot, but that kitchen would make it all worth it. And an outdoor space too? Fab.

fantastic use of space - the mirror in the living room is genius. where is the padded coffee table from - LOVE it!

This is incredible!

two thumbs up, I'm in love with this place!

...also, I appreciate that you were able to use different styles of textiles and your place doesn't look gaudy or "old lady-like". Good job. I favorited your place.

I think your views are AMAZING. Your apartment is beautiful. I would live here in a heartbeat...if the ceilings were taller. I'm nearly 5'8". I could do it if the ceilings were like 2 feet taller. So nice, though. Ah, those views. I can't get over it!

This is wonderful!

It's pretty. Me likey.

I love it, it's so bright and pretty AND Sausalito is one of my all time favorite places.

very nice. would love to see more photos. have been wanting to convert our attic so it's nice to get some ideas of what can be done with limited roof height.

LOVELY!

This is beautiful. I LOVE the view from your kitchen. One of my favs so far. Well done.

You have made an extremely challenging setup work...it really does have a homey treehouse/houseboat/spaceship vibe to it! And all those windows are a dream. Our upstairs has dormered (sp?) ceilings, so this gives me a lot of ideas...

Fabulous space. So bright but cosy at the same time.

I love the coziness of smaller spaces. This is the best, because it feels spacious, cozy and whimsical all at once. Great skylights and furniture placement. The place just looks very happy and well designed.

Those sky lights are fabulous! I also love the ceilings and walls painted white. I need your silver ottoman/coffee table.

Have to love such a unique space!

This is gorgeous. It looks like being on a ship.

you've done an incredible job! its amazing!!

I love what you've done. Feels like a wonderfully cozy bed and breakfast :)

The decor is gorgeous and I bet the bay view is amazing. I love the structure itself too. Echoing another comment, I really wonder how people find cool and unique places such as this.

I'm totally jealous!!!

What a dream space. You have done a wonderful job.

This place is jaw-dropping gorgeous. So well done.

So many details that fool the eye, like the mirror behind the sofa. It's stupendous.

I'm seriously in envy/lust with your kitchen table.

Wish I could have you come over to my place and make suggestions. You have an eye!

When I can I move in? IT's dreamy! Sure beats Scranton!

Such a beautiful apartment. I love your sense of style.

Where's the "adore" button?! Love everything about it, including that it's in Sausalito.

The kitchen is amazing. Love your place so much it hurts!

Of course it's gorgeous, just like its occupant!

Love It!!!!
and and yard space ++++

too cute, looks much bigger than 444 sq ft. white ceilings; fabulous...kitchen; love it...voted as my favorite!!

how did you find this place? it's like a dream come true. absolutely stunning!

6' max headroom? Ieeee... don't tell the code department.

love this,especially the kitchen.

Very nice job!

I'm jealous! (In a happy for you kind of way of course!) Your home looks like a wonderful place to live.

Marvelous mirrors: over the toilet as well as the sink; behind the sofa (!), in the dresser nook of the bedroom so it looks like a window from the bed, and, the just delightful round mirror over the kitchen sink. Uniquely and, clearly, thoughtfully chosen with wonderful results. Well done, as is your whole home.

gorgeous. you have great taste!

Wow, it looks like the inside of a luxurious boat!

SO! MUCH! LIGHT!

I love this light filled apartment. And your taste is exquisite. Very well done!

I never thought about putting a mirror on the backsplash like that! It makes a lot of sense!

I live in the unit downstairs from Christine and am blown away by the idyllic living space she has created from the small top level of this already lovely house. She has somehow filled the apartment with a number of interesting and gorgeous conversation pieces - displays of art, substantial pieces of furniture - and instead of creating a cramped cave (as I would undoubtedly do) she has created movement and light and a space that feels so much bigger than it is. I take advantage of proximity by constantly pulling Christine downstairs for advice as I (far less competently) decorate my own space - her eye is incredible. This girl should be a professional designer!! (And the pictures fail to show that the most beautiful 'object' in our attic apartment is Christine herself!)

Spaciousness:

Reposition the head of the bed - to enjoy the view in both bedroom windows.
Rather than dressers/chests, try pull-out storage baskets under a bed, sofa, chair or in a bookcase.

Rather than a desk/chair and books, try a clipboard and handheld computer.
Rather than an extra chair or sofa, create a "wide" window bench in the living room.
Rather than end tables, try floor lamps.

Rather than upper kitchen cupboards, use the kitchen closet as a pantry.
Try a few coat hooks near the entry door.

Rather than a wide kitchen table and chairs, try a narrow bar along all the kitchen window sills.
Try tall stools to enjoy different views.

Change the bathroom door so that it opens into the bathroom - with hinges on the opposite door frame.
Store towels on open shelving "over" the toilet.
Rather than a towel rack, try towel hooks near the shower and sink.
Add a full-length mirror and clothing hook to the back of the bathroom door.

For sleepovers, try a futon couch or sofabed.

Love the white glossy paint.

Ask for a longer/wider skylight in the living room.

My favorite!

amazing!