The first people to hop on the bandwagon for multifunctional furniture were urban dwellers in micro apartments, where square footage is unbelievably valuable. Now there is a growing trend toward downsizing among rural dwellers too. People are building tiny houses, often from recycled materials. Less house, less furnishings, less stuff equals a smaller carbon footprint. […]
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The era of the McMansion peaked during the previous decade. The trend of today is to downsize. The greatest move toward downsizing has come from those living in metropolitan areas. The market for micro apartments in expensive urban areas continues to grow. This certainly isn’t surprising considering the facts; the average monthly rental cost of […]
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A coffee table is one of those pieces of furniture that you don’t think much about but that actually serves a really important function in your living room and has a huge impact on your overall design aesthetic. The right coffee table can bring the room together and create the atmosphere you want for the […]
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A coffee table is pretty standard for your living room. Not only does it provide a practical place for you and guests to rest a drink or snack tray, but it also serves the design purpose of tying the room together.But if you have a small space, a coffee table may seem like a luxury […]
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Living in a tiny apartment can make you feel like you have limited options. You aren’t likely to volunteer as host for holiday dinners with family, nor are you likely to throw many dinner parties. You probably feel like you just don’t have the space to accommodate everyone comfortably, let alone to give them a […]
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Finding ways to manage your kids’ growing toy collection is a never-ending battle. Just when you thinkyou have the clutter under control, you see the toys start to spread throughout your home, landing onshelves here and there or hiding out under a throw rug. You can help keep the mess under control by periodically sorting […]
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Your dining room can be the heart of your home. It’s where you host dinner parties with friends and big family dinners every week. It’s also where you host holiday dinners and form life-long memories. Your dining room needs to be able to accommodate all your loved ones and make them feel cozy. The design […]
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Having a king-sized bed is a true luxury. You can stretch out and enjoy a great night’s sleep, even if you are sharing the bed. You don’t have to worry about being shoved to the side and cramped into a tight little space. However, a king-sized bed also takes up a lot of floor space […]
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Urban apartments deserve modern slim TV stands that are designed for smaller spaces. Living rooms are being compressed and saving 10+ inches in depth on your TV stand is an easy choice when you consider most TVs are ultra slim as well as modern set top boxes and components like Apple TV. The difference between […]
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Treat your cat to some shelving they can scale while at the same time having something that looks good in your home. From stair shelving to cube shelving that is spaced out, you can mount pieces in a stylish fashion that will also allow your cat to explore vertically and play. Bonus these shelves can […]
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