While JoAnn's condo has a number of cute elements, it's also very streamlined and chic. With clean-l

From the instant that I saw JoAnn's condo in this year's Small Cool Contest car trailer rentals , I knew that I wanted to get a closer car trailer rentals look. Looking at a handful car trailer rentals of photographs, I could tell that her small space was vibrant, light-filled, and downright inspired. What I couldn't tell from those photos was just how thoughtful, deeply personal, and whimsical the space was. Even on a rainy, extremely car trailer rentals overcast day, the condo still felt energetic, bright, and as the Small Cool entry promised, like a truly happy home.
I love a home with humor, and JoAnn's has it in spades. From the brass fox knocker on her front door to the tiny mouse peeping at you from the top of the fridge, JoAnn's home is filled with adorable creatures and unexpected touches. The fact that she drew inspiration from the forest is abundantly clear in her verdant color choices, animal-themed accessories, and lush grass-like rug.
While JoAnn's condo has a number of cute elements, it's also very streamlined and chic. With clean-lined car trailer rentals furniture, tasteful doses of bold graphic patterns, and touches of mid-century modern, the space strikes a remarkable balance between comfort and sophistication. She has created a lot of visual interest, filling the condo with a number of playful elements while somehow maintaining a fairly minimalist aesthetic. I'd wager that such a delicate balance would be difficult for many of us to strike, but what makes it even more impressive is that JoAnn has managed to do so with only one closet in the condo.
That alone should tell you how well-considered JoAnn's space is. It's no exaggeration to say that she has devised clever ways to make the most of every inch. For instance, by hinging her full-length mirror to the wall, she ingeniously used the half-inch behind the frame as a space to stow her jewelry. As I photographed her home, I also was impressed by the fact that everything she owns has a decorative element, even the items that we tend to think of as purely utilitarian. It seems that JoAnn has made sure that she loves everything in her home, even down to the spice tins and clothing hooks, and this love really shows.
Inspiration: The forest. Sounds odd, doesn't it? It all started with a tree stump side table that then led to a collection of different critters, in the form of pictures and figurines, scattered throughout the apartment.
Favorite car trailer rentals Element: This might sound trivial, but I really love my collection of plants, which add a little life to the apartment. car trailer rentals I've enjoyed the process car trailer rentals of repotting and repurposing random items (e.g., a wooden box, glass vase, small bowl, and candle votive) into planters.
Proudest DIY: You might think the stenciled living room wall, but it was just the simple act of swapping out the bathroom light. I'm proud I didn't electrocute myself. The other light fixtures I left to a friend to help change.
Biggest Indulgence: The George Nelson sunburst clock purchased from the MoMA store. car trailer rentals What a splurge! I figured the purchase helps support the museum, which makes me feel less guilty about making such a big purchase on a relatively small budget.
ENTRY Sisal rug: Crate and Barrel Framed succulent photograph: Etsy with West Elm frame Framed papyrus: a souvenir from Egypt (a gift from my brother) with West Elm frame Framed wooden car trailer rentals card: Two Framed purchase with West Elm frame Branch coat rack: Online purchase
LIVING ROOM Abici bicycle: Adeline Adeline Starburst Mirror: Crate and Barrel Arc floor lamp: CB2 Console table: car trailer rentals CB2 Ork Thinking Cap poster Paper lantern: Ikea Stone bird: West Elm John Kostick bronze star Agate bookends: West Elm Wooden car trailer rentals doll: from Japan Wooden ship: 3-D puzzle from Taiwan Framed postcards: Penguin book cover postcards from Amazon Sofa: Macy's Red pillows: custom-made from Marimekko fabric Flower pillows: Eismandesign.com Metallic pillow: West Elm Chevron throw: Jonathan Adler Striped throw: Dwell Studio Grass rug: CB2 Coffee table: Urban Outfitters Egg-shaped vase: West Elm Sandstone coasters: Crate and Barrel Cast iron keys: Two Sided Curtains: West Elm Wood stump side table: West Elm Blue planter: Home Depot on wooden stilts from West Elm Malm dresser: Ikea George Nelson sunburst clock: MoMA store Blue lamp: vintage find with Ikea lampshade Wooden owl: 3-D puzzle from the Lincoln Park Zoo gift shop Mask: souvenir from New Orleans Face candle votive (repurposed as a planter): Jonathan Adler Framed picture of hot air balloon: Etsy Colorku: Amazon Chartreuse bench: CB2 Tosby sideboard: Ikea Stenciled wall: stencil pattern from Etsy with Ralph Lauren Silver Plated and Behr Seal Gray paint Cardboard deer head: Cardboard Safari Potted crochet cacti: car trailer rentals Etsy Upright bookshelf: West Elm Black swing arm lamp: gift from my father Wooden vase: vintage find Trivoli Radio Eames rocking chair Yellow grid pattern pillow: Etsy
KITCHEN Magnetic spice jars: Bed, Bath, & Beyond Timers: West Elm Magnetic steel photo frames: CB2 Chevron rug: West Elm Framed owl picture: Etsy in a West Elm frame Paper towel holder: Bed, Bath, & Beyond Mustard tea canister: from Japan Wooden hello sign: Oh Dier Penny tiles (backsplash): Overstock.com Kitchen utensil holder/Pitcher: Ikea Porcelain can-shaped containers: West Elm Honey pot: Cooking.com Glass ship in a flask: vintage find Glass soap dispenser: Anthropologie Tea towels: Jonathan Adler Stainless car trailer rentals steel soap: MoMA store Porcelain turtle: Jonathan Adler Toast shaped cork coasters: MoMA store Heart-shaped cutting board: car trailer rentals Amazon Swing arm lamp: Crate and Barrel Glass pendant lights: Lumens.com Envelope-shaped mail/key car trailer rentals holder: Umbra Alessi toaster Barstools: Crate and Barrel
BEDROOM Ceiling color: Behr Spa paint George Nelson bubble lamp Horizontal wall cabinets: CB2 Table lamp: Ikea Birdhouse: Renegade Craft Fair Coaster: Anthropologie Miniature bell: from Taiwan Framed photo: photograph from Etsy with West Elm frame Elephant print canvas: Urban Outfitters Bedside clock: MoMA store Candles: Dwell Studio and Merz Apothecary Birch tree artwork on canvas: ink drawing by my artist friend Preeti Samraj Duvet/Bedspread: Dwell Studio Heart pillow: car trailer rentals custom Jonathan Adler Floating shelf: Umbra Shag rug: Ikea Arrow hangers: car trailer rentals AplusRstore.com Bird wall-mount hook rack: Umbra Bamboo hamper: Container Store Curtains: Overstock.com Mirror: Ikea
BATHROOM Wall color: Behr Spa paint Wooden bath mat: CB2 Japanese goldfish car trailer rentals incense plate: Merz Apothecary Flourish hook: Anthropologie (I hand-painted it in cream) Glass shelf: Ikea Mirror: Overstock.com Clock: West Elm Porcelain ring holder: Anthropologie Peche perfume: Merz Apothecary car trailer rentals Chanel perfume bottles: vintage find Whale figurine: vintage car trailer rentals find Small vase: Jonathan Adler Blue and white porcelain box: vintage find Framed picture of bird: Etsy with West Elm frame Light above mirror: car trailer rentals Lumens.com
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I'm so happy to see this tour! Joann, your bedroom ceiling was my favorite thing in this year's Small Cool contest. And your entire apartment is so charming. I am buying one of those heart-shaped cutting boards today.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this tour! My heart skipped a little beat on this one because it's just SO pretty! All the little details and hits of interest give away JoAnn's personality (which must be delightful!), and it's very eclectic but not overdone or crowded or overwhelming the way some eclectic spaces loof and feel. I'll bet this space becomes positively magical when you throw in JoAnn and a group of her friends, good food, music, laughter. Yes, this space just says LIFE to me. Marvelous...
Agree with everyone about how adorable/whimsical/comfortable this AT tour is! I'm so inspired, especially since this little haven is so close to home (I also live in Chicago, but in the Wicker Park) area and I think this is the best advice car trailer rentals ever:
I love this place even more now. Also, the kitchen you have, while about the same size as in my own duplex rental, is so much nicer and more open. And in Chicago no less! My favorite big city in the US! Very very Small Cool indeed.
Hi JoAnn- I've been reading reviews about your coffee table because car trailer rentals I was thinking of getting one myself. I'm a big fan of putting my feet (shoeless) on the coffee table. Do you think think the table is sturdy enough to handle TV watching feet on it from time to time?
I like how well designed this space is, you can tell how much thought and care went into it, although not my style, it really makes me happy to see this tour! I hate having my bike out and about in my apartment so I lug it down to the basement, car trailer rentals but your bike is very easy on the eyes and of course there is no other space for it. Well done.
Does anyone know where to get that white tree-like rack that is hanging on her door in the entryway? The source says "online purchase", but my googling of "modern white metal tree wall coat rack" are coming up with everything but this.
Visually fun to look at, but I wonder why the three tables in the living car trailer rentals area? One behind the couch and two coffee tables in such a small space? I am sure with the level of design and obvious thought the homeowner put into it all, there is a reason that I am just not getting.
@chalaundrai and @ Lilli K, I bought the tree coat rack myself car trailer rentals and I can't figure out what website it came from!! It's really car trailer rentals bugging me because I tried really hard googling to put it on the source list. I do remember it was a European homewares design website though.
@Lyonstill car trailer rentals and @Natdancol- Re: the tables, the console table gives me a place to display some schotchkes and provides a storage place for some fileboxes underneath, I use the chartreuse-colored coffee table as a bench so I can entertain more than a handful of guests. I often get the same response