Dresser > Kitchen Island

So simple, but so awesome!

Drawing Soap

I absolutely must have this soap.

Stripes

I like the juxtaposition of light-colored stripes and black furnishings/frames.

Cubes

I really want to make these Jonathan Adler cubes. There's no way I could afford them; their prices range from $150 for the small - $350 for the large so I know I couldn't shell out $750 for a set of all 3. I can, however, make them. Maybe the seams wouldn't be as invisible as theirs, or the quality of the wood as great, and I definitely wouldn't be applying 12 layers of lacquer (one every 48 hours), but... I think I can do a pretty good job. I like that they can stack on top of each other, or (probably) be nested inside of each other and separated to perform different functions. Efficiency + aesthetics. Win!

Knife Block

For $110, I know I couldn't afford this, but it's so aesthetically pleasing! I suppose it'd look best on those sleek, all steel knives vs. the knives that have wood or plastic handles, but one day I will be able to afford it all. hahaha. Or learn it make it myself...

Knife block from Feel Felt Found.

Desk

So I won't have a regular desk up there - I'm hoping to pack up my drafting table (it's fairly light and it's foldable) and bring it with me, but Grant might have his own desk and hopefully he'd let me re-paint it... It only takes some tape and paint!

Makeover idea from Design Sponge (I know, I just discovered this site and it's perfect for me right now in my apartment scheming ideas!).

Bookcase

Maybe I will want to paint the insides of my bookcase. I will have this Ikea bookcase waiting for me when I arrive at my studio apartment. I think it would help it out if I painted the insides white or a bright color. My apartment will have seafoam green colored walls, so I just have to think of a good accent color to go with that...

Makeover from Design Sponge.

DIY Nightstand Chair

This is probably the best idea in the world. I'm so excited to make these in Philadelphia. Chairs that also serve as nightstands? That's such an EFFICIENT idea for my future tiny studio apartment. I love it!

Brilliance from Design Sponge.

Also potentially awesome:

• Duvet print
• Filing cabinet/kitchen cart
• Headboard (if I get particularly ambitious... aka unlikely...)
• Grocery list (I love organization!)
• Drawer Divider

Boot Tray

Will I need this in Philadelphia? I will be living in an apartment on the 3rd floor so maybe by the time I walk all the way to my unit, my boots will be dry, but I like the idea. You could probably stick a wet umbrella in here too, for it to dry without damaging the floor. I would probably use this tray from Ikea.

Image from Dwelement.

Housing...

Lately, I've been trying to find housing in Philadelphia... without actually visiting any of the places physically. I can't really afford to fly out there just to choose an apartment, so I've been doing the best I can across the country. Luckily, I met a great resident who managed to send me a video tour and photos and has answered all of my questions very graciously. I will most likely end up renting her studio apt. In the meantime, I think it'll be good to gather some inspiration of the use of small spaces...

I love the teeny tiny table:


I will need to consider bike storage:







More links of inspiration:

• Studio dividers
• A small apt tour
• Entryway
• Closets
• Green cleaning