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Nailed it!

feels like a cozy cabin in the middle of the city!

@fairybekk - Thanks for pointing that out. I was going to say the same thing. If you can't beat them....eat them!

i wish i could give this two thumbs up. From one 1930's-cottage dweller to another, nice job! I love what you've done and have gotten some great ideas for my own space.

I love the kitchen!

This space is gorgeous. I love that you didn't limit yourself to conventional layout ideas when deciding where to put things (like a reading area & bed). I think in a small space, creativity is key.

Regarding the bed in the kitchen: One of my fondest memories was staying at a friend of a friend's tiny appartment in Finland where the bed was in a loft in the kitchen.

I hope you make it to the finals.

If you don't make it in the Small Cool contest, perhaps you ought to consider the Fall Colors contest! What a fun, non-cookie-cutter home you've managed!

I didn't bother to read through all the other suggestions first, so appologies if I'm repeating anything. Also, I didn't see any budget restrictions, so I'm not sure about your financial situation. Any, a couple of thoughts. Since you say you're already on top of the pillows and art, I won't go there. However, a bigger, more colorful rug (something lighter maybe, and big enough for the furniture to all be on it). Second, perhaps you might consider trading in one of those black leather couches for a couple of colorful chairs instead? This might also help open up the room a little, so you don't get that boxed-in feeling.

Otherwise, looks like things are coming right along. Good luck with settling in and making the place your own. Like the black leather!

your bathroom is great. It reminds me of the two weeks I spent crashing at a friend's flat in Helsinki. A unit-bathroom is the next best thing to a sauna. Awesome. Also the bookcases are indeed nautical, and beautiful, and the use of space in the kitchen is ingenious. I've been trying for two years to track down smaller scale appliances, but apparently they don't exist in Idaho...

AH. thanks for the ray of sunshine...