When I moved from San Francisco to San Diego a few months ago, I assumed I was trading in my cramped, wildly expensive and slightly moldy pre-war apartment for a spacious, modern Craftsman home that only costs a couple hundred dollars a month.
I was a little off base.
The rent is definitely cheaper in Southern California, but the amount of space you get is about the same. My part-time work/full-time student salary isn't really improving my space issue. However, small spaces can sometimes be a fun (and necessary) challenge. I found a few images to help get inspired about living large despite your square footage.
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| (Steven Miller Interiors) Wall Art The less stuff you have laying around, the more space you appear to have. But if you're spending a lot of time looking for certain things you've stored away, your space isn't functional. I love how the jewelry in this room is both a design accent and a cool way to store the things you use every day.  (Bosworth Hoedemaker) Curtain Call If you're like me, your bedroom is not only where you sleep: it's also where you work, entertain, drink wine, and (when you're really annoyed with your roommates) eat meals. Being able to close off the space where you actually sleep, can make a huge difference in your REM cycle. |
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| (houzz.com) Go Glam To ensure that your sleeping arrangements can make the easy transition into adult living space: buy a bed. A unique, awesome bed frame that matches the decor of your living space will always jazz up the place. Especially if it's a piece that you don't mind showing off. |
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These are all definitely ideas I plan on utilizing as I put together my new living space. In case you were wondering, it is a Craftsman. At least I have that going for me.
Best,
Jess
