Home Style: Fabulous Furniture That Fits!
by meg donohue
Jul 3, 2008 2:16 PM PDT
City dwellers - New Yorkers, in particular - are remarkably adept at making even the tiniest of studio apartments look chic. With just the right balance of calm neutrals, surprising pops of color and perfectly sized pieces, a one-room flat can become a jewel box worthy of a four-page spread in any design mag. The key, of course, is finding furniture that fits the space and achieves that all-important blend of functionality and style. Some tips? A round table allows for lots of seating even in small spaces. Forget the bulky armchairs and look for slipper chairs that provide all the comfy upholstery without the heft of space-gobbling arms. And a sleek Parsons mini-desk can pull double duty as a hall console for keys and mail and a home for your laptop. For more small space pieces, check out my SLIDESHOW!
Home Style: 8 Chic Sofa Beds for Tight Quarters!
by meg donohue
Jun 26, 2008 8:16 AM PDT
Apartment dwellers, rejoice! Gone are the days when a sofa bed meant yanking some ridiculously heavy bed frame out of the pits of an uncomfortable sofa - and good riddance. These days, far more user-friendly concepts like the day bed and futon are getting modern makeover from the likes of Design Within Reach, Urban Outfitters and even my fave place for inexpensive finds -- World Market! These sleek pieces will give you extra seating and a comfy place for guests to rest their heads. Check out my slideshow for eight convertible sofa beds that'll give your apartment smart 2-for-1 style!
