Why.

I own an adorable 550 square foot apartment in Vancouver, Canada. I would like to renovate my apartment. My goals are to make the best use of the little space and to have a fresh and creative element of design.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Laundry Room Ideas

I like the idea of a washer/dryer next to each other and counter above.  I am contemplating the possibility of combining an office with laundry room in a very small space.

Digs Digs Electro Lux Laundry Rooms


I am looking for a washer dryer single unit.  There are mixed reviews on this product.
A Tiny House - washer/dryer one unit

I like how they use the same wood cabinets throughout whole apartment.  I am wanting to do something similar.  I also want to have better storage hidden behind nice cabinets.
Designer Small Studio from Home Design House

Friday, April 1, 2011

Jillian Harris Renovated Small Apartment

Jillian Harris was on The Bachelorette.  She is an interior designer and a Vancouver native.   Here is an article about her renovations to her small apartment in Vancouver.  I really like how she has opened up her kitchen.

http://www.okmagazine.com/2011/03/in-this-issue-jillian-harris-gives-her-home-a-face-lift/

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Clei's Convertible Home Office

Look at this idea by Clei.  A home office that hides.  I like how the desk is perpendicular.  In my apartment I could have it facing the windows.  Ah.





Suitcase Stickers by the Cheeky

These stickers are ridiculous and lots of fun.  The Stewardess is my favourite.  I worry that the cocaine one would create more trouble than it's worth.



Cynthia Coogan + Mudroom Nook

I want to place a mudroom nook right at my front door.  I was so happy when I saw the idea done by Cynthia Coogan. 


Look here on page 2 to get an idea of I would also like to create.  Same Same but Different.  I really like her idea of adding a little seat.  I never though of that.  


Mudroom Nook


I want my Mudroom Nook to extend all the way to ceiling.  I want different height shelves at bottom - one tall for my boots and two shorter for my heels and flats.  I want two to three plain shelves at top for my hat collection - my mini top hats, fedora's, birdcage veil hats, ect.


I would like down the side furthest from door some cabinets - a little wider than wine bottle holders.  I would like to have a cupboard door on top third with shelves for my wine bottles.  Then three drawers in middle for: Dog Leashes. Dog Poo Bags. Eco Shopping Bags.  Then the bottom third to also be a door with shelves for wine.


I would like the back wall of my nook to be wall papered.  I want my hooks for coats to be little white stag heads.  

Dean Jackson - Sideways above Fridge Cabinets

Smart.  Check this idea out.  Sideways drawers above Fridge.  Such a good idea.  I hardly have anything in cabinets above fridge because it is so difficult to access this area - and I have an apartment fridge and I am tall.  





Dean Jackson Fridge Cabinets

Kitchen Laptop Drawer by Paul Johnson

I love the idea of this laptop drawer by Paul Johnson.  It is easy and clean.  Although I would prefer to use for my jewelry making.  All my supplies can get messy and take up space.  If I could place it in drawers to easily slide out of site it would be wonderful.


Kitchen Laptop Drawer