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oh guys, i don't know. are these real photos or just really fantastic interior renders? i've never seen such a shiny TV screen in my life. and why is the (fake-looking) stool in the first picture reflecting off the floor like that? also, everything about the third picture looks fake.

i can empathize with storage issues, but i'm not sure you've solved the shoe/purse issue in a design-contest-worthy manner. with those high ceilings and a fair amount of empty floor space in the living room, i'm sure you can come up with something better!

for me, this place is small/alright... and not really small/cool.

i absolutely love the color palette. and those lucite (or whatever) high chairs... perfection! looks like your shelving unit the the kitchen is getting a bit overcrowded, but i know storage is a constant challenge in a place like this. you've done well!

the only thing i don't like is the off-center lion picture in the bedroom. seems out of place.

the blue walls make me feel claustrophobic, too. or maybe it's the other colors in that space contrasting with such a bold tone...

i commend you on creating a cozy home in spite of an awkward floorplan. your bedding is adorable, and i like your other little decorations. my only suggestion is to hang the bike somewhere (wall or ceiling). it would look cool, and would make your bed area seem like more of a bedroom.

this is truly a small COOL apartment. the double-duty staircase, the adorable lofted bed area, the fantastic closet... i love how everything looks, and i extra-love the efficiency/functionality. it seems like a cozy little cabin retreat.

isn't your apartment more like 325 sf if you include the loft, kitchen and bathroom?

you've done well with such a small space, and you have fantastic light. there's too much "stuff" for my taste, but you if that's what makes you feel at home then kudos for making it all fit. seems like a nice place to come home to... and i fully support small/cozy sleeping areas!

@azr2005: having friends over is a squeeze. we use the two chairs and bench for seating, and i throw a sheet over the dog crate (after thoroughly cleaning it) to make a table.
@steve from designblog: i don't consider my kitchen appliances to be a status symbol at all. if i want to bake something small, the toaster oven is an energy saver. the soda machine cuts down on the use of plastic bottles (and is very economical). i use the coffee maker to brew a bunch at once, then refrigerate it for iced coffee. i use the blender to puree soups. the microwave… yes, i suppose i could do without that. i rarely use it.
@moke076: the boots on the left are vintage. coach makes the pair on the right (from 2008).
@emilyjoyce: the leaning desk is from ikea (just tried to find it on their site but i don't see it).

you guys are seriously inflating my ego.
@ohmydarlin that's a shelf on top of the crate. i got it at the container store from the discount pile (i think it was part of a set that was damaged, but that piece was fine)
@trisher yes, he's an australian cattle dog. SO MUCH ENERGY.
@soozieQ ha! the bathroom has a door. i forgot to draw it in the floorplan.
@shapjap the rack, bars, hooks, spice rack, and "flower pots" in the kitchen are all from ikea. the rack specifically is grundtal http://bit.ly/eQWDfM and here are some other hanging accessories http://bit.ly/faZa2I

@pier723 thank you! those actually aren't chalkboard pieces on the kitchen cabinets. i applied chalkboard paint directly to the wood (one coat of primer and two coats of paint). you can find it at home depot.

@chrisgal agreed. the office also seems to have a larger closet than the bedroom.

can't decide if it's unfair that this house has a basement, or if i'm just very jealous :)

lovely use of soft colors. feels beachy.