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Small City Living Spaces {Pinspiration 5.0}

I’ve lived in my current apartment for almost three years, and it’s time to purge. I have been feeling super claustrophobic lately – I just have too many things for my space. It’s not that I’m a hoarder, I just . . . like to decorate. So, to help me get a reality check and share this winter cleaning bug, I decided to bring back an old series I know many of you loved – small city living spaces pinspiration!

My under the bed organization could seriously use some improvement. It’s actually such a hassle getting out my storage bins that I pretty much avoid it at all costs. I love that this bed is high enough to store a lot and still gives you access from the outside.Continue Reading…

Small City Living Spaces {Pinspiration 4.0}

With spring right around the corner, I am getting refreshed & renewed determination for fun apartment revamps. I am desperately in need of a closet clean out (speaking of which, how do you all feel about a blogger “closet” sale? Would you come? Send me your thoughts please, thx.) and I have several things on my wishlist: rug(s), a bar cart, and (yes) a TV. So, in my never-ending quest for inspiration, looking through how to organize your room tips online, here are some images I’ve been loving lately.

Nicolette Mason‘s entire apartment is amazing, but I especially love this bookshelf of ‘organized chaos.’

This ‘bedroom’ is proof that with a little imagination & some inspiration, it’s easy to utilize all of your space to the fullest.

These crates are perfect customizable storage units that take advantage of vertical space & work well for temporary living quarters (ie, rented city apartments). I love the color of those walls too! Wonder if they used peel and stick wallpaper for it? So do I. And look at how cozy that space is

Utilizing every inch of wall space is something essential for me in my small apartment. I also love the complementing colors of this room and the cute fairy lights. Lighting can make a big difference to a room, and this lighting adds a magical quality. Lighting from somewhere like www.neonfilter.com, on the other hand, is perfect for a modern living room you’re looking to brighten up with some jazzy colour.

A white comforter (thanks mom!) makes all the difference – it gives the room a free & clean feeling. Amazing use of those shelves, too.

If you’re looking for more small living space inspiration, check out my other apartment decorating posts. Then, go pray that Mother Nature gives us spring, like, now. xx

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Small City Living Spaces {Pinspiration 3.0}

I am on a serious home revamp kick lately. As I now enter my second full year in my amazing apartment, I am adding some things to my wishlist (cute pillows & artwork) and getting rid of a lot more (makeup, clothes, magazines, and other hoarder things I accumulate). Actually, I just spent my entire Saturday cleaning & decluttering my apartment. It’s necessary, and feels fantastic. Here are a few of my most recent pinspirational images for apartment bliss.

Another amazing use of upward space for a desk area. Plus, all decorations here are from the Dollar Store.

I am so jealous of this bedroom. This makes having lots of stuff look good.

Perfect revamp of an old cabinet for chic and simple jewelry storage.

This is an inexpensive & easy way to decorate your plain, white wall with everything that inspires you.

I have a preoccupation with pretty shelving. These compartments and baskets simplify the amount of storage this offers.

 

Check out my last Pinspiration post for more small apartment decorating ideas. Tell me, what are your favorite parts of your small city apartment?

 

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