Stein and her team are ‘always on the lookout for great vintage items’ and have a storage unit that houses finds until they are selected to be used in a project. Here, accents such as vintage lamps and studio pottery are judiciously placed throughout, and a retro image of Sixties style icon Twiggy, captured by Ronald Traeger for Condé Nast, adds a flash of interest to the pale-walled bedroom
Read MoreAny small-space dweller will likely share the same set of design scenarios. Picking a sofa, securing a dining table, optimizing surrounding storage, and sourcing pieces to fit in a tiny place are at the top of the list.
For Los Angeles-based designer Stefani Stein, a narrow, 800-square-foot apartment project in West Hollywood offered a unique design challenge. With the move-in date non-negotiable for her busy clients, the ability to go "custom everything" was off the table. Instead, Stein sourced locally and scoured her favorite stores for fan favorites, applying foolproof design principles in a bid to dispel the small space myths.
Read MoreThere are just some home decor trends that look perfect in pictures, but are hard to imagine implementing into your space logistically. For some, it's ultra modern furniture or fixtures, for others it's a bold, of-the-moment hue (like neon green or bright fuchsia). But if adorning your walls is the area you feel especially wary about, designers are here to tell you it's easier than you think. And with a few expert tips on how to choose wallpaper for your living room, transforming this communal part of your home doesn't have to feel so intimidating.
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