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“Like with Like. Repeat it again. Like with Like. It just makes sense!” Read full bio. Her HomeGoods: Reading, Massachusetts HomeGoods Shopper Since: I moved to the U.S. in May 2005. HG Openhouse Blogger Since: July 2008 Contributes to: Oo-La-La Organizing Personal Blog: www.simpleeffects.com/blog/ What room is your favorite room in the house? My living room. It's small, cozy, and it's where we spend most of our time. But for the summer months, my favorite room is our roof-top deck—love having this extra living space surrounded by blue sky, potted plants, and sunshine. What’s your favorite part about planning a dinner party? I am happiest when the plan comes together. If your decorating style were a song, what genre would it be? Jazz—it’s smooth, easy listening and can be enjoyed and appreciated by most. Top 3 most important pieces of furniture. • A comfortable chair with ottoman—one needs a place to read, knit and relax. • A comfortable bed—a good night's rest is so important. • Storage pieces—bookshelves, armoires, buffets, credenzas. Places to put all the "stuff" of life. What’s your favorite fallback for organizing a cluttered counter or closet? Like with Like. Repeat it again. Like with Like. It just makes sense! You are Dr. Design. What is your best quick fix for a home emergency? Nature's Miracle Pet Stain Remover—removes just about any stain or odor from carpeting and fabrics. Great stuff to have on hand. What piece or room do you update every season? Living room—I like to add something decorative and seasonal to our main living space. |
Wanted: Furniture that can multi-task for Small Space Living
One of the keys to making the most of your small space is the use of furniture that can multi-task.
When we were planning the furnishings for the studio apartment we are renovating, we knew that every piece would have to earn its space in the room.
The total apartment is less than 400 square feet and [...]
Posted by: Joan 8/31/10 at 10:36 am
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Room with a View — Before and After of a Window
The studio apartment we’ve been renovating has a large double window which provides all the natural light to the space as well as a view of the neighborhood. When we bought the studio the top woodwork had been covered up by a drop ceiling (see the before) and horizontal metal blinds provided the only window [...]
Posted by: Joan 8/17/10 at 10:10 am
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Hallway Before and After
In the small studio apartment we’ve been renovating (less than 400 square feet) every inch counts including the hallway.
After stripping all the woodwork (and re-staining it) and refinishing the floor, and removing the drop ceiling and replastering and repainting the walls (Benjamin moore’s “Everlasting”) and installing new lighting, it was time to add a few [...]
Posted by: Joan 8/10/10 at 9:42 am
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Small Bathroom Make-over — from EeeK to Chic
One of the first spaces you see when you enter this small studio apartment is the bathroom (the door is immediately to your right as you enter the unit) and my first thought when I saw it was “Eeek!”
I was never a fan of the pink/black tile look even when it was in vogue with [...]
Posted by: Joan 8/4/10 at 6:47 pm
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Small Studio Kitchen Renovation — Before and After
We’ve been working for awhile now renovating a studio apartment in an old hotel from the 1800’s (complete with cinder block and plaster walls, old plumbing and electrical and all the other challenges that come along with an old building).
Here is the completed renovation of the studio apartment kitchen.
The kitchen is approximately 6.5′ long by [...]
Posted by: Joan 7/27/10 at 2:57 pm
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