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Small Space Storage Solutions For The Closet-less Fashionista

Anna Yu on Oct 26, 2009 8:23 AM PDT

Lately I've been looking at apartments with some friends who are looking to move to a new place. While many have spacious kitchens, lots of windows, and large bedrooms, I've found that some have tiny closets or no closet at all! I'm certainly not a fan of using the hallway closet to hold all of my clothes along with the vacuum cleaner, but there are definitely options that can keep your clothes safely in your room. If you have a small closet, keep all your dresses, shirts, and pants inside the closet. Then make the most of your free wall space by adding something like the Fleur-De-Lys Hook Rack to hang your jackets and coats. For larger storage solutions for the closet-less, go for an armoire like this bamboo wardrobe (cute dog not included). An armoire may seem like a fortune to spend, but if you get a quality piece you love, you'll keep it forever. Lastly, for the minimalist (in style and budget), a simple rolling rack may do just fine for less than $20. Take a peek at my slideshow to see it all!

Tags : wardrobe , pottery barn , napa style , ikea

Update Your Room's Look With Just One Piece!

kate napleton on May 13, 2009 2:18 PM PDT

Maybe it was that furniture design class I took in college, or maybe it was my mom allowing me to re-layout my room every few months, but I love me some small home updates. Whether it's a simple rearrangement or a bold change, nothing can freshen your outlook faster. I challenged myself to gather a few snazzy, well-designed, conversation pieces of furniture to brighten up a room, all under $450. Imagine giving your bedroom a sense of Old Hollywood glamour simply by placing Target's Button-Tufted Chaise Settee at an angle. Or spice up your studio with Target's Small Room Divider in Espresso. It's a great way to organize some of your media, but also give your room a little more flair. Check out my slideshow for other great room-spicing options!

Tags : target go international , ikea , housewares , house

Hot In The Hive: Molave Ring Vase

Anna Yu on Apr 10, 2009 6:24 AM PDT

When I look at decor magazines or even the Ikea catalogs, it seems that stark minimalism is everywhere. I'm talking about bare walls, white lacquer furniture and really uncomfortable looking sofas. While I can definitely appreciate the simple and clean lines of modern decor, I like some organic shapes too. Then again, I don't want my living room to look like a ski lodge or hunting trophy room either. That's why the Molave Ring Vase is perfect for nature lovers with minimalist tastes. The vase features sustainable Philippine molave wood and a recycled glass cylinder. They even kept the bark on for a authentic rustic look! Best part is, you don't have to spend an arm and a leg for it (it's doubly guilt-free!). So keep your walls bare and set this vase down on your glass side table to create a room even the Swedish have to appreciate.

Price: $59
Who Found It: Annna was the first to add the Molave Ring Vase to the Hive.

Tags : wood , vase , rustic , organic , ikea

Move Over Ikea! H&M Debuts Their Own Home Collection

Anna Yu on Dec 1, 2008 3:06 PM PST

The Scandinavians are at it again! While those of us in America were in a tizzy over Black Friday sales and holiday gift shopping, H&M released their new home collection in Berlin, Germany. If you haven't had enough of the modern home styles of Ikea or CB2, take a look at H&M's bold bedding, towels, and pillow covers. Based around four sub collections- design, nature, classic and youth- the entire collection will launch online in February 2009 and will be available for sale in Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria. No word yet on if and when they'll be available in the U.S., but stay tuned to the Hive for updates, and in the meantime, click over to racked.com to see more pictures and details about the collection.

Tags : modern , ikea , home , h&m;

Fab Finds: Stylehive's Top 5 Home Decor Steals of the Week!

Lisanne Silverman on Jul 29, 2008 12:22 PM PDT

Virtually any bargain comes with a certain level of guaranteed joy, but a true bargain on a luxury item brings with it a certain exhilaration... for me at least. First off, we have a bright macrame table for under $30, and no, it's not from IKEA. Then we'll show you the Anthropologie pillow that'll brighten up your bed in its own subtle way. And you truly, truly can't miss the Frette bath towels-- they'll only be 50% off for a limited time, so you'd better run over to Bluefly now before they're all gone! Check out the slideshow for more hot savings! Deals like these won't last long.

Tags : towels , sham , savings , sales , ikea

Home Style: Fabulous Furniture That Fits!

meg donohue on 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!

Tags : world market , west elm , strind , slides , ikea