Southern Living Small Space Ideas
27 small spaces
no 1 BUILT-IN OFFICE SIZE: 15 square feet The makeover An inefficient kitchen corner of built-ins can easily become a command center that is both pretty and functional. THE UNEXPECTED To give the cabinet a polished look, designer Gwyn Duggan (gwynduggandesign.com) beefed up the crown molding, lined the back with beaded board, and gave the base furniture-style feet. SMALL-SPACE ADVICE "Consider your goals for the area, and then find creative solutions to make the space work in a multifunctional way," says Gwyn. no 2 GRAPHIC ENTRY SIZE: 40 square feet The makeover Atlanta designer Alison Womack Jowers (womackinteriors.com) transformed a forgettable back entry into a lively space with an overscale wallcovering in a shade that mimics the garden just beyond. THE SPACE SAVER Sheer door panels give privacy without closing in the space. A low-back bench provides a resting spot and doesn't crowd…
cabin fever
Despite a career in commercial development, Ben Carter is determined to preserve the history of his Southern roots at home. On his family's Willow Oak Farm in Madison, Georgia, about an hour east of Atlanta, Ben re-created the South's simple agrarian lifestyle by designing a pair of rustic and historically accurate cabins. Inspired by the layout of old Southern farms, Ben took less than an hour to draw the plans. He built a cottage for himself out of reclaimed wood and adapted a smaller cabin already on the property for use hosting overnight guests and entertaining. He then hired decorator Phoebe Howard to help him finish the interior. Together, they maintained a balancing act to give the cottages historical charm while updating them for modern life. The resulting cabins exude the…
cottage revival
Karina Gentinetta has an affinity for old houses—the older, the better. When her newly purchased 1930s home—including nearly all its contents—was wiped out by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, she and her husband, Andrew "A.J." McAlear, were left to build a new home on the lot where their old one had stood. "I wanted to pay homage to the architecture and history New Orleans lost," says Karina. Placing emphasis on simplicity, she drew the modest plans herself. She modeled the abode after her beloved first home, a shotgun-style Creole cottage built in 1850. Slow funding, fly-by-night contractors, and an array of setbacks delayed construction for more than three years. During the wait, she scoured the city for key architectural components, vintage furniture, and accessories. "I became obsessed with old things," she…
Southern Living Small Space Ideas
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