So excited to announce that I am officially a contributor for A Blissful Nest, and, I am over there today with 10 design tips for small space living. Today, is also the beginning launch of my new blog site. What better way to “come out” than with my first post with A Blissful Nest.
I have made a lot of changes on my site and there is still work to be done. So come back tomorrow for the full scoop. In the mean time, I am starting this new blog with a bang, as part of the contributing team for ABN.
I had the opportunity to be part of Rebekah’s great Holiday Contributor team last Fall. You can read about my Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas post here, here, and here. Now with the holidays behind us, it is all about making our spaces work for us. From organization tips and advice, to design and D.I.Y.
I don’t live in the biggest house on the block, but that didn’t stop me from making it grand. Or at least grand to me. At the same time, I don’t want my space to become cluttered with furnishings or style. Through the years I implemented design techniques to really take advantage of the square footage in my own home without tipping over the scale.
Now, you don’t have to live in a condo or a small home to appreciate these tips, they work in all spaces, but if you have a smaller living room or family area and want to create a more functional / stylish design, consider implementing a few of the tips. There are 10 tips over at A Blissful Nest and I truly have implemented all of them into my own living space, dining and kitchen area. Head on over there today for all the details here.
robin Rue says
I used to live in the smallest apartment ever and I definitely had to get a little creative. I made use of my wall space 🙂
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
excellent! that is one of the tips, to go up and create living space on your walls
Lucy says
Love this site, no more deco magazine here 👍
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
lol. THANK YOU!
Marcie says
I love the bright green! I never would have thought green would look so chic in home decor!
Jessi says
This is great. We live in a larger space now, but used to live in a very cramped rental house and this would have been so helpful. It is hard to make a small space feel bigger than it is and look elegant.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
yes! exactly!
karen says
Congrats, girl! And LOVING this small space – BIG time (haha – see what I did there?). Anyway, those pops of color and the minimalism makes that space charming and super appealing! Love it!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
haha! yes I get it. lol
Dawn McAlexander says
Our house isn’t the largest, but it isn’t tiny, either. We have found that less is more in our house. It looks bigger and roomier with less furniture in it. I do agree with your tips.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
yes! agree with less is more all the time!
Katriza says
congrats on being a new contributor! Haven’t heard of it before but now I definitely have to check it out! Love these ideas!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
thank you! yes, check it out over a http://www.ablissfulnest.com
Kindness in Demand says
I used to think our house was a nice size. Then 4 kids later, I felt like we lived in a shoebox. I love that with adapting a minimalistic mindset and tips like yours you can make any house feel like enough space.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
AGREE! when we first bought our home it felt like a mansion. 3 kids later, um, not so much.
Krystel | Disney on a Budget says
I love this so much. I live in a small space right now. I can afford more but why when living below your means is so much better financially and it’s so quaint and cozy?
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
I love that combo of green and gold! That is my favorite shade of green.
Logan says
I love the bar cart idea! I’ve been wanting one to use as a coffee cart, but I like the idea of using one in your living room, too!
Heather L. says
Congrats on being a new contributor. How exciting! You have a great sense of style and a knack for making a small space look larger.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
THANK YOU so much. Appreciate the comment.
Debra says
We definitely lived in a few really tiny places but we always made it our own even when we had to get a little creative.
Ana says
Woo-hoo. Congrats on becoming a contributor and I agree it’s not about the size of the place but how you furnish it !
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
Thank you!
Di Hickman says
Oh I will definitely be checking this out. We have a small house and are looking to renovate the TINY bathrooms this year.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
hope I can help
Tereza says
Congratulations!! That’s amazing! And can we just talk about how beautiful that gold & green look next to each other? Stunning! x
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
right?? I haven’t been a fan of bold green until I saw a picture like this
Belle says
These are such great tips! We used to live in a tiny apartment and I can honestly say that these tips are very useful!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
wow, that means a lot to me.
Cara (@StylishGeek) says
This adorable space makes great use of all the design elements. Love it! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
oh wow! thank you!!! for the kind words
Brandi with Big Fit Fam says
I definiltey need tips for small spaces! We have 7 people crammed in a VERY small home and it gets overwhelming sometimes!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
oh my gosh! 7!!! well, god bless you! you have more patience than I do
Rose Sahetapy says
Congratulations on being a new contributor! I lived in a small apartment before I can say that need some creativity to furnish it. Love the free floating shelves idea.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
thanks for popping in and glad you agree!
Amber Nelson says
What beautiful decor! It takes a real awesome eye for people to decorate like that. I need some more tips from you!
Kiwi says
Congrats on your new collaboration. Cant wait to see what you got in store for us soon!
Angela Ricardo says
As a military wife who could barely handle her busy schedule I am truly glad I came across your post. This is awesome! Congratulations on your milestone, more power to you. Im sure it will be a big help to those who have smaller space.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
wow! I truly appreciate your comment. Thank you for popping in.
Rojielyn says
oh how i love that idea.. my home has a small space that is why i learned a lot from this blog. thanks for sharing. it is awesome.
Reesa Lewandowski says
We live in a 2 bedroom condo so I appreciate these small living tips! I would never think to use that green but I LOVE IT!!!!
Courteney Noonan says
I love the look of floor mirrors. They add so much to a room! I need to get one for my place when I move
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
right!! we need more floor mirrors
Tabitha Shakespeare says
This is such a great post! We are moving into an 800 square foot house and need all the tips we can get!
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
800 sq. Ft! WOW!! can’t wait to hear your tips!!
Toughcookiemommy says
I love these design tips because they really allow you to maximize on even small spaces. I think these ideas are really creative too.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
great! thank you for popping in.
Mandy Carter says
I love how the green pops in the room. And those gold and glass tables, lovely.
Brittany says
I can’t wait to implement these! My husband and I are about to make a big move and some of the rooms are pretty small.
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
YAH!!! love to hear if one of the tips will help.
Nadia says
Yay! What a fantastic achievement! Well done! Hubby and I are currently in quite a small apartment (trying to figure out whether we want to settle in the area we have recently relocated to) so I will make sure to take all the tips I can on board 🙂
xox Nadia
http://www.mielandmint.com
stagingbycc@gmail.com says
awesome! I hope it helps you!
Rachel says
Small spaces can be tough! I’ve found that making the most of the space is usually making sure some piece within the space does double duty.
Anna says
Congratulations on becoming a contributor to a Blissful Nest! I’ve seen lots of beautiful decorated condos, it’s amazing what people can do in small spaces.
Sarah says
I love these tips, and I love the splashes of green throughout that room. So perfect!
Miss Thrifty says
I’m accustomed to living in small spaces (a pitfall of being based in the UK!) and agree that good use of wall space can make a real difference to quality of life at home. That, and keeping the place tidy! With a small space, it seems to pile up so much more quickly (urgh)…