Traditional Style Open Living: small spaces

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you know that the back to school market is a <a href="http://www.internetretailer.com/2011/07/21/back-school-e-commerce">$68 billion dollars industry</a>?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dorm supplies make up at least <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/31/jeff-gawronski-dorm-co-back-to-school-shopping_n_933239.html">$4 billion dollars of this total.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thats a lot of flokati rugs :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you're decorating one of these tiny spaces, you may not want to spend a fortune,</div><div style="text-align: center;">because chances are everything in it will have to be burned by the end of the year!</div><div style="text-align: center;">But who wants to live in the fuschia and black nightmare I keep seeing marketed toward college students?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I thought I'd go looking for some clever, original diy ideas for student spaces.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First thing, I got distracted by the dorm of <b><a href="http://nymag.com/homedesign/spring2009/56426/?imw=Y&f=most-viewed-24h10">Maximilian.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is not ultra affordable, but damn it's gorgeous!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Attending Drew University in Madison, New Jersey,</div><div style="text-align: center;">he interns for Charlotte Moss and has spent summers working with David Easton.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The ultra-preppy space he created is completely unexpected.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2P0K2SmorJR5uDRA_fVb0R_RFlcTFY7jPrNyAgFN2Gyt0eNX5kMYt_pN91B2WqZdd3-EYzuD6GXkUFhh5skY0iSU7OLfdTGVJrEBt5U7GDYbVk3sCSVvNv8xLEzo-s9C8ciy6YqNS63s/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+9.18.07+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2P0K2SmorJR5uDRA_fVb0R_RFlcTFY7jPrNyAgFN2Gyt0eNX5kMYt_pN91B2WqZdd3-EYzuD6GXkUFhh5skY0iSU7OLfdTGVJrEBt5U7GDYbVk3sCSVvNv8xLEzo-s9C8ciy6YqNS63s/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+9.18.07+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Walls are painted Ralph Lauren's Tapestry Green,</div><div style="text-align: center;">then given the gallery treatment.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oriental carpets layer the floor,</div><div style="text-align: center;">a black watch skirted console functions as a perch for a tv,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> while a tray table tucked in alongside offers a tiny bar space.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ties offer up a witty take on wall decor, while solving the storage issue.</div><div style="text-align: center;">A vintage dresser is styled in a manner that would not be out of place in an english manor -</div><div style="text-align: center;">including matching lamps with chinoiserie paper shades, an orchid, crystal and books </div><div style="text-align: center;">layered under a gold rimmed mirror and classic art prints.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkj9qmc1lqWneJWvOeG48wlAt27M7Mbjz92WkteTtMy5YO3d1rcGZ9vOLQheKvUK2BCj64sta9vAnW1GysgJ5tZqx8_jc89mvqc4X75r_UkoNzhfT0Qj0MFXsfC9zISkPirMsS46wk_Pgo/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+9.19.51+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkj9qmc1lqWneJWvOeG48wlAt27M7Mbjz92WkteTtMy5YO3d1rcGZ9vOLQheKvUK2BCj64sta9vAnW1GysgJ5tZqx8_jc89mvqc4X75r_UkoNzhfT0Qj0MFXsfC9zISkPirMsS46wk_Pgo/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+9.19.51+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">W O W.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He has his own <b><a href="http://www.oandsltd.com/">design business</a></b>, and I'm quite sure it will be a smashing success.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Okay, back on track :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are more indie than prep,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and want something a bit less traditional,</div><div style="text-align: center;">there are heaps of really easy ideas out there that go beyond new bedding..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Walls of sticky notes paint samples, photos, postcards...</div><div style="text-align: center;">A mishmash of posters becomes an art installation when grouped around a typography bit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlMt29yAgezWH0VyglQLMRczqsDBE6o0TvSoWvnJ_E28PDj3enrNMfZMmA1ROOgyVQUW_6tV0bv_VdCUAyXwOfr7DF8Wgt1gLmut0OLqveJwjmBLGXUSgScpdMcYEZtkIWZHalUrGsOum/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+10.18.27+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlMt29yAgezWH0VyglQLMRczqsDBE6o0TvSoWvnJ_E28PDj3enrNMfZMmA1ROOgyVQUW_6tV0bv_VdCUAyXwOfr7DF8Wgt1gLmut0OLqveJwjmBLGXUSgScpdMcYEZtkIWZHalUrGsOum/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+10.18.27+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The easiest way to upgrade a standard headboard?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Drape a blanket over it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">No headboard?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Make one out of photo's spray glued to foam board, </div><div style="text-align: center;">or just cut one from whiteboard and call it a day.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A screen doesn't have to be attached to the wall,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and these work double duty as headboard and storage,</div><div style="text-align: center;">or headboard and art.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8xjxFjyzWK7jSLsNgyHS204oDkGS8_lWNKzkx79HC5rjOEl50l4T8zPAUevwRzkFCZWkFVrGOJbWnuLdGCjqwV7q7O6rGCUMCJON3dtWrXNsF6xdYT6-OKWC8ygqQeMU6axwuGLjtTr_/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+10.50.05+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8xjxFjyzWK7jSLsNgyHS204oDkGS8_lWNKzkx79HC5rjOEl50l4T8zPAUevwRzkFCZWkFVrGOJbWnuLdGCjqwV7q7O6rGCUMCJON3dtWrXNsF6xdYT6-OKWC8ygqQeMU6axwuGLjtTr_/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+10.50.05+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Dress up a paper lantern with coffee filters or crepe paper...</div><div style="text-align: center;">re-use some favourite old tins,</div><div style="text-align: center;">or play with string lights.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj064bpwarDqF4aSaiQusis03TXZwn6z19uRYp1258bSezdOe5EVqqLY9yaCnSJM64Z2YgeWVgMy0xxcK9Zt6LVd2wQW2E9mzp4zpvj7IhIJ_SMKcS3bI529pPwC7tz7R4siYrAegwD56Ba/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+11.11.42+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj064bpwarDqF4aSaiQusis03TXZwn6z19uRYp1258bSezdOe5EVqqLY9yaCnSJM64Z2YgeWVgMy0xxcK9Zt6LVd2wQW2E9mzp4zpvj7IhIJ_SMKcS3bI529pPwC7tz7R4siYrAegwD56Ba/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-07+at+11.11.42+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/misskels/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">1</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> 2 </span></span><a href="http://www.dailydanny.com/?tag=dorm-room-detox"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">3</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.dormdelicious.com/dorms/super-cheap_dorm_room_decorating_idea"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">4</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=dorm+room+walls&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&biw=989&bih=941&tbm=isch&tbnid=4ZIzVJ0-Nz95xM:&imgrefurl=http://youve-left-me-speechless.tumblr.com/post/3469163245&docid=NV5_jFMi25HDYM&w=500&h=335&ei=jHdnToWCLIydgQfoj-ToDA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=143&vpy=216&dur=7905&hovh=184&hovw=274&tx=169&ty=104&page=6&tbnh=138&tbnw=191&start=104&ndsp=22&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:104"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">5</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://hellodenj.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/karisheadboard_denj.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">6</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://style-files.com/2009/02/24/diy-lamp/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">7</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.urbanscarlet.com/design/guest-post-bliss/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">8</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.parlourhomeblog.com/2010/10/and-im-spent.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">9</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.spearmintdecor.com/2010/09/origami-water-bomb-string-lights/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">10</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.diyideas.com/roombyroom/Bedrooms/headboards_ss2.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">11</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/10-ways-to-save-on-when-youre-setting-up-a-home-123695"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">12</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/iheartnorwegianwood/2458779285/sizes/o/in/photostream/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">13</span></span></a><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/2551136/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> 14</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Almost makes you want to hit the books again, doesn't it?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope your'e all enjoying the quiet this week has brought :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know next week we'll be missing the darlings, but for now, basking in a bit of silence.... xo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLDPh9-gk_zJWba2E5DwKexCufQJuHB9LXp627OfC_WgoVHvq8I2t-chpbYpCBm-2qZN0M8BUNB31F5fApclKWFCNmgp2JD4_etSMfuV4F9qw9ZVJldmnM6VFB6b0feNSSoNecaeXOBEn/s200/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div 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