SMALL SPACE DELIGHT

Paging through House Beautiful every month is a delight. This month's issue was especially fun to read as it focused on small spaces. Its a talent to beautifully decorate any home, but to skillfully decorate a small [at that, very small] home without it feeling cramped or over done proves exceptional talent...

This gorgeous 150 square foot Chicago kitchen designed by Summer Thornton hits all the right high notes. Black lacquered cabinets, carerra marble, and mirrored accents to bounce the light and make the space feel bigger.

There kitchen itself is glamorous, but the vintage accents give it life, and warmth - I think this would be the favorite space of the home if it were mine!

INDUSTRIAL FEMININITY

This amazing loft is a true testament to just what is feminine chic. The clean lines that are evident in most lofts, are well defined with bright white paint, and the pops of pink make it flirty and fun, but somehow not completely overwhelming...

I love the glamorous touches in this loft. The flowing window panels and crystal draped chandelier add a strong sense of charm.

This kitchen is a cooks dream - the pink Smeg fridge doesn't hurt either!

[via] pinterest

Finally - those ceilings! I think they would have sold me alone - they are beautifully crafted but have an old world feel... stunning!

I'LL GIVE YOU ONE GUESS...

... where these simple and stunning photos are from

[via] apartment therapy

if you guessed IKEA- then you are right! It looks like the home store is stepping up their game yet again.

The kitchen is especially drool worthy. Don't all of these rooms feel cozy and inviting?

A SCHOOLHOUSE STAPLE

Chalkboards aren't just for school houses, or little kid easels anymore...

They are a fun addition to a variety of design schemes, especially in the kitchen. A few months back a did a little DIY project and made my own. Since then, it has moved with me, and become a staple in my kitchen. Recently, after investing in some chalkboard markers... I learned the real value they have [the markers are so much smoother and prettier in color than chalk!]... I write a menu when guests come over, notes to my man before I run out the door...they have so many uses...

[via] elle decor, apartment therapy

BLACK + WHITE BLISS

This is absolutely design bliss for me... I am deeply in love with this kitchen..

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