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Ikea Offers to Furnish Narrowest House in New York
Last month, the "narrowest house in New York City" went on sale for $2.7 million, and it's still on the market. The terrifically narrow brick building, which was built in 1873, is located in Greenwich Village and built into an alley.
Now, Ikea's offering the future buyers of this squeezed-for-space home free design expertise and $10,000 in furniture.
How-To: Design Smart in Small Spaces
Recently, I gave you a glimpse of a Calgary apartment that interior deisign firm Corea Sotropa renovated. One of the firm's specialties is designing for small spaces. Corea Sotropa was kind enough to share some tips for designing for small spaces.
Corea Sotropa’s Coral Suite Apartment
Canadian interior design firm Corea Sotropa recently renovated this Calgary apartment, imbuing it with a freshness that it had previously lacked. Inspired by a signature fabric embroidered with coral, the apartment now glows with color and energy.
Before Corea Sotropa stepped in, this apartment's open-concept kitchen and living room, hallway and bathroom were dreary and lacked architectural detail.
Love It or Hate It? OFFI Paket Table
The OFFI Paket Table ($499) is a funky solution for small space living. When you have friends over, simply unfold it to dine, and then fold it back up and set it aside after you bid them adieu.
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Home Away From Home: A Wigwam Holiday
Want a cheap vacation? Well, if you're a Brit, you can take your family on a wigwam holiday. Apparently, in-country vacations are increasingly popular on that side of the pond, due to the economic recession.
Summer Style: Luscious Little Cottage
When it comes to pretty in pink, the Luscious Little Cottage on Tybee Island, GA, has it covered. This 1920s-era home was bought from its original owners by interior designer Jane Coslick, who wanted to preserve the cottage's feel and look.Just steps from Tybee beach, the one-room cottage has room to sleep three, while an outbuilding nicknamed The Roost accommodates an additional two visitors. The Roost was actually fashioned from a restored elevated ticket booth, and features twin beds crafted from Tybee driftwood.
Sneak Preview: 2009 Sunset Idea House
If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend, head down to Menlo Park, CA, for Sunset Magazine's Celebration Weekend. While there are plenty of booths, activities, and displays I'll be sure to hit, my first stop will be this year's Sunset Idea House. Each year, the Idea House features progressive home designs that incorporate green materials and practices with Sunset's love of indoor/outdoor living.
Room Therapy: Any Suggestions For My New Studio?
Dear CasaSugar,
My application for my new apartment was approved, a down payment made, and now the apartment is officially all mine. I'm so excited, and can't wait to move in. My biggest concern was finding an affordable studio with as much space as the one I currently live in, and after much searching I found it.
Ask Casa: A Corner Bookshelf For My Bedroom?
Hi CasaSugar,
I've been a longtime reader of CasaSugar because I love all things related to home. Unfortunately, I live in Manhattan, which means that unless you can afford a multi-million dollar pad, you're stuck with minimal space and awkward layouts.
I was wondering if you could help me locate something — I'm looking for a bookshelf that fits into a corner (that is also not too small like the ones at Target).
Love It or Hate It? Collapsible Stool
According to David Ngo, the designer behind the Jacob's Stool, it is "designed to maximize the user's living space and bring added aesthetics to the room." The stool's legs collapse, and then it can be hung on the wall by its fabric hinges as a piece of art. I think it's an innovative solution for small-space living.
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