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Guest Writer: Rebecca Orlov of loving. living. small

We welcome Rebecca Orlov, the blogger behind loving. living. small., a lifestyle blog about living small with style, as our guest contributor. We challenged Rebecca to identify four major interior design trends and tell us how we could incorporate them into our tiny apartments. Loving.Living.Small.Read her article below (just please don't scoop up that baroque acrylic chandelier before we get a chance) and check out her fabulous blog, where you can find small space tips, interviews with designers, D.I.Y. ideas, inspiration and more. You can also follow Rebecca on Twitter at @lovelivesmall.The Editors

As a longtime small space dweller, I definitely know a thing or two about making an "intimate" apartment work. For the last twelve years, I’ve given up square footage to enjoy city living in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, where I live now. I believe that no matter the size of your space, designing it with intention, practical purpose and with your personal style in mind will help make it a home.

These four design trends can not only be easily personalized but can also be seamlessly incorporated into even the most diminutive of dwellings. Here's how to pull off the trends, along with a few of my favorite product picks from eBay.



STATEMENT LIGHTING

Light creates balance and depth, so by paying careful attention to where you place your lighting and the kind of lights you use, you can truly transform your space. One of the best ways to infuse your personality into lighting is by replacing already-there fixtures and sourcing your own. Easy-to-install chandeliers, pendants and shades are available in a range of styles, textures and price points. Renters, you can hang your own lights as well, just keep your original lighting stored away to be replaced when you move out.)

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NEW Modern Crystal Chandelier
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NEW Baroque Acrylic Chandelier
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Guest Writer: Rebecca Orlov of loving. living. small


 
GRAY

Although the official color of 2010 is turquoise, I’ve been seeing gray everywhere, and absolutely love it for small space living. As a neutral shade, gray is the perfect complement to creating a color story in your space. From paint to bedding to furniture and décor, introducing gray into your palette is a great opportunity to add balance to your small space and a foundation for integrating color pops—like a shot of blue. The eBay community is all over this trend, too: listings of items in the home and garden category with the color "grey" have doubled in the last week compared to a week-long period approximately one year ago, as sellers seek to capitalize on this trend. (Gray tip: when looking for gray paint, apply a few samples first and see how the natural light throughout the day in your small space affects the hue. Gray often has hints of other colors in there, like pinks, blues, reds, etc.)
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Gray Krammfors Chaise
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Guest Writer: Rebecca Orlov of loving. living. small



MODERN GILDED GLAM

A little bit of shine in a small space works, and I enjoy the presence of gold and gilded décor. Gold adds a bit of an extra texture, and including small details in your small space goes a long way. If you want this look but find an item that’s a bit too pricey, you can recreate the style by upcycling an affordable item by covering it with gold spray paint. {also available right here on ebay - http://cgi.ebay.com/New-KRYLON-1701-BRIGHT-GOLD-METALLIC-Spray-Paint-Can-/390240215356?pt=Paint_Paint_Supplies&hash=item5adc21213c}
NEW Gold Gilded Wood Screen
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Gold Hammered Vase
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NEW Horchow Orbit
Side Table
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Vintage Gold French Chair
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NEW Open Face Gold Clock
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Guest Writer: Rebecca Orlov of loving. living. small



WALL STYLE

Using walls as more than just a space to hang artwork is a popular design trend. In the absence of floor space, your walls become even more of a critical tool. I love the idea of wallpapering one accent wall or even wallpapering the back of a bookcase to add dimension and draw the up. Vertical gardens are very hot right now and a stylish way to show your green thumb. Wall mounted décor, like a swing arm lamp, is a great small space solution. Or how about turning your wine storage into art with a wall mounted riddling rack?
NEW Riddling Wine Rack
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NEW Bright Retro Wallpaper
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NEW Black Wood Floating Shelves
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NEW Swing Arm Light
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NEW Floraframe Vertical Garden
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Guest Writer: Rebecca Orlov of loving. living. small


 

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