House Tour: A Chic Small-Space Home

Classic antiques and family pieces, vibrant color, and indestructible surfaces combine to create a comfortably elegant home fit for a young family.

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Pattern Perfect

Artwork Does Wonders

Family Friendly

Dream Kitchen

Kid-Proof Space

Tidy Office

Chic Living Room

Mod Art

Grand Entrance

Masterfully Chic

Custom Touches

Spirited Space

Personal Touch

Savvy Storage

Kiddy Chic

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Pattern Perfect

A mix of geometric, organic, and ethnic patterns gives the family room a playful persona. With limited space in this Manhattan apartment, where the floor plan called for a formal dining room the homeowners chose to create a casual space for relaxation and covered existing sofas in durable brown corduroy.

Artwork Does Wonders

The sheep painting was purchased on one of the couple's trips to Santa Fe. The homeowner's father designed the coffee table in the 1970s; the wire chairs are also from her childhood home.

Family Friendly

To make the space fit for the family, the homeowners existing sofas were covered in durable corduroy. A light blue trim adds a bit of class to the cozy sofas.

Dream Kitchen

Even in this small space, this kitchen's crisp white cabinets, dark wood floors, and beautiful granite countertops create an ultimate kitchen any cook would love.

Kid-Proof Space

In the kitchen, every surface and fabric can be wiped with a sponge, including faux-leather pads on the banquette, laminated David Hicks fabric on pillows, and a Roman shade in the dining nook. The antique dining table was a wedding gift.

Tidy Office

A built-in desk area opposite the dining nook is command central for this family.

Chic Living Room

This decorating scheme incorporated family pieces, including two red sofas, two large Empire Era chests, and a pedestal table. Blue accents calm the space and are the perfect companion to the vibrant red sofas. A mix of patterns on the pillows and chairs infuses the room with a youthful attitude.

Mod Art

The artwork above the mantel is from the owner's childhood home. They were just waiting to find the perfect spot for it.

Grand Entrance

A row of built-ins offers storage and display space just inside the front door. By painting the inside of the bookcase black, it gives the wall a recessed look. A large, custom fish-eye mirror completes the look.

Masterfully Chic

A disco ball-inspired chandelier takes center stage in the master bedroom, where chartreuse cut velvet covers the headboard, Roman shade, and bed skirt.

Custom Touches

Customization such as the velvet upholstered headboard and custom molding that wraps the master suite brings this space to a new level of sophistication.

Spirited Space

Punches of purple are at the heart of this vibrant kid's room. A cozy daybed saves space in this tiny room.

Personal Touch

A classic monogram gives this kid's room an added bit of sophistication.

Savvy Storage

Lacking a closet or space for a dresser, these custom cabinets give this little one plenty of storage. A vibrant pink was painted in the bookcase to add an extra pop of color. A simple Roman shade completes this chic, yet kid-friendly room.

Kiddy Chic

Velvet twin headboards, bed skirts, and a Roman shade boast pretty green hues in this super-sophisticated kids' room.

House Tour: A Chic Small-Space Home

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