307 Sq. Ft. Manhattan Apartment

This is a great Sunday morning find! Editor, Sarah Humpherys' 307 Sq. Ft. 1830s New York apartment, featured on MarthaStewart.com is the perfect example of how great space planning, cleaver ideas and the right furniture can ease the squeeze in a small space. Her previous over-sized furniture was swapped out for tailored pieces and repainted with a cool blue tone to help make the space feel light and airy. She also has sheer linen curtains hung on hospital tracking to hide her kitchenette when not in use. There are tons of great ideas here to ENJOY!

Tufted Headboard DIY

When I first moved into my place, I bought one of those wooden box-like headboards from Ikea where the side table slides in and out from the side. It served me well, but I found that it took up too much valuable square-footage. So when I decided that it was time to freshen up my room, I knew my headboard was the first thing I wanted to tackle.

I've always wanted one of those plush tufted headboards but couldn't bring myself to coughing up the dough for it. They just seem way too expensive. So take a guess at what I decided to do.... you all are beginning to know me way too well. I figure it should be simple enough to make one. Plywood cut to size, the fabric of my choice, foam, buttons and a staple-gun. I knew I could do it!

Take a look and what came out of it. Note: If you are going to tackle a project like this be sure to tuft the fabric before stapling the fabric to the back of the plywood. It is easier to find where the holes are to string the buttons through; I learned this the hard way!

After my first try at this, I would recommend drilling the holes first and tufting the fabric before stapling it to the back of the plywood

These buttons allow you to cover buttons with any fabric

String buttons through using a special needle you can get from the fabric store. It will be fairly long with a big eye to accommodate the robe.

Fashion Friday: H&H Fashion-Inspired Interiors

Really!? I can't believe it's Friday already! My days are beginning to blend together. Regardless, Friday is always a good day because it means Friday Fever - 50% off everything at the local Goodwill! It also means two more days until House and Home posts their weekly online episodes!

While doing my weekly online home decor rounds, I came across House and Home's Fall 2012 Runway to Room Trend. I'm beginning to become a lover of these fashion/decor style comparisons. Check out some of their favourite fall fashion trends along side their imitated interiors.

Happy Friday Small Space Dwellers!

Seven Rooms in 420 Sq. Ft.

420 sq. ft. is a common reality for mega cities like New York City, but when it is efficiently designed, 420 sq. ft. is all you need!

Meet the LifeEdited Apartment by Catalin Sandu and Adrian Iancu. Seven rooms - living room, bathroom, kitchen, dining room (seats 12), office, master bedroom and guest room (sleeps 2) - all packed into 420 sq. ft. of transforming West Village space.

By moving walls, folding furniture and creative storage solutions, Catalin and Adrian have designed this room to satisfy all the needs of small space urban living without any sacrifices! Take a look at how it works in the video below!

Could you do it? Could you live in 420 Sq. Ft.?

Golden Gray Giveaway Winning Picture!

Hello Fellow Small Space Dwellers! I am excited to reveal the WINNING picture for the Golden Gray Giveway posted on our Facebook Page by Natacha Sika of Toronto, Canada! This gorgeous nautical inspired living room by West Elm is beautifully executed! It is not your typical nautical decor - it is perfectly balanced with beachy rustic features like the rattan armchair and modern elements like the sleek metal chair.

Great eye Natacha! Enjoy your Blue Seersucker Framed Decor sponsored by Golden Gray Decor!

Pantry Makeover: Sexy Black Jar

Last week I saw this really neat pin on Pinterest that transformed Mason jars into decorative vases by painting them. After looking at my pantry, I decided to jazz up my plain Mason jars by spraying then with some left over black paint. I picked up these jars from the thrift store up the street from my place (3 for $1) and soaked them in some vinegar and lime juice to clean them.

This was a fun quick DIY. All you need is some jars, spray paint and painters tape. Tape the rim of the jar and spray away! To identify the contents of the jar, I took some chalk to the flat side of the jar once the jar had dried for a couple of hours. Now my pantry is looking all trim like a girl is a sexy black dress!

Let Mason jar dry upside-down