http://www.micro-living.com intelligent, compact living in small spaces Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:29:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.micro-living.com/10-small-entryway-storage-ideas-furniture-hooks-and-more/ http://www.micro-living.com/10-small-entryway-storage-ideas-furniture-hooks-and-more/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:20:14 +0000 Brittany http://www.micro-living.com/?p=1780 Are you looking for the ideal solution for your entryway clutter dilemma? The entryway to your home is the first thing you see when you enter and leave your home, and it’s also the first thing guest see. It’s easy for the entrance hall to get cluttered and messy, because it needs to [...]]]> http://www.micro-living.com/10-small-entryway-storage-ideas-furniture-hooks-and-more/feed/ 0 http://www.micro-living.com/arranging-the-ideal-studio-apartment-floorplan-layout/ http://www.micro-living.com/arranging-the-ideal-studio-apartment-floorplan-layout/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 04:06:39 +0000 Brittany http://www.micro-living.com/?p=1440 In studio apartments, you essentially need to figure out how to fit distinct “rooms” into one open space. We will address how to divide up the floorplan into a: Bedroom Living Room Office/Work Area Dining Room Generally, you should prioritize arranging your furniture in your studio apartment layout in order of how much [...]]]> http://www.micro-living.com/arranging-the-ideal-studio-apartment-floorplan-layout/feed/ 0 http://www.micro-living.com/top-hidden-storage-ideas-for-small-homes/ http://www.micro-living.com/top-hidden-storage-ideas-for-small-homes/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:56:20 +0000 Brittany http://www.micro-living.com/?p=1416 Storage is usually the number one concern of people living in very small homes – how do I fit in everything I need, and how do I still manage to have a stylish home that isn’t stuffed full of boxes and drawers? Luckily, there are plenty of home decor and home organizing products [...]]]> http://www.micro-living.com/top-hidden-storage-ideas-for-small-homes/feed/ 0 http://www.micro-living.com/sewing-room-and-fabric-organization-ideas/ http://www.micro-living.com/sewing-room-and-fabric-organization-ideas/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:01:15 +0000 Brittany http://www.micro-living.com/?p=971 http://www.micro-living.com/sewing-room-and-fabric-organization-ideas/feed/ 0 http://www.micro-living.com/closet-organization-tips/ http://www.micro-living.com/closet-organization-tips/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 20:49:02 +0000 Brittany http://www.micro-living.com/?p=580 http://www.micro-living.com/closet-organization-tips/feed/ 0 http://www.micro-living.com/how-to-organize-your-bedroom-declutter-organize-and-decorate-your-space/ http://www.micro-living.com/how-to-organize-your-bedroom-declutter-organize-and-decorate-your-space/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:46:20 +0000 Brittany http://www.micro-living.com/?p=577 Most people want their bedrooms to be a peaceful area, a sort of safe haven from the bustle and stress of everyday life. Unfortunately, clutter, over-crowding, and poor decoration choices can leave your bedroom feeling unwelcoming an uncomfortable. Here’s a three step process on how to organize your bedroom and make it a [...]]]> http://www.micro-living.com/how-to-organize-your-bedroom-declutter-organize-and-decorate-your-space/feed/ 0 http://www.micro-living.com/small-desks-for-small-spaces-how-to-create-an-organized-work-environment/ http://www.micro-living.com/small-desks-for-small-spaces-how-to-create-an-organized-work-environment/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:52:57 +0000 Brittany http://www.micro-living.com/?p=573 Having attractive, functional, small desks for small spaces is essential for so many people who either need to work or study at home, enabling you to focus on the task at hand instead of getting distracted while trying to work on the couch, bed, or kitchen table. In small homes, you might already [...]]]> http://www.micro-living.com/small-desks-for-small-spaces-how-to-create-an-organized-work-environment/feed/ 0 http://www.micro-living.com/how-to-eliminate-gift-card-clutter/ http://www.micro-living.com/how-to-eliminate-gift-card-clutter/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:45:41 +0000 Brittany http://www.micro-living.com/?p=469 http://www.micro-living.com/how-to-eliminate-gift-card-clutter/feed/ 0 http://www.micro-living.com/jewelry-organization-managing-your-jewelry-clutter/ http://www.micro-living.com/jewelry-organization-managing-your-jewelry-clutter/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:27:14 +0000 Brittany http://www.micro-living.com/?p=397 Updated: November 11, 2011 Unfortunately necklaces, bracelets, and earrings very easily turn into a tangled mess if you don’t know how to organize jewelry properly. The best way to organize jewelry is to keep each piece easily accessible and separate. To start, gather all your pieces in one place, so you can methodically [...]]]> http://www.micro-living.com/jewelry-organization-managing-your-jewelry-clutter/feed/ 0 http://www.micro-living.com/how-to-fit-a-home-office-into-a-tiny-apartment/ http://www.micro-living.com/how-to-fit-a-home-office-into-a-tiny-apartment/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:21:55 +0000 Brittany http://www.micro-living.com/?p=369 Whether you work from home full-time or just need a designated place to do the bills and respond to emails, you can make room for an effective workstation in your home with a little careful planning. To squeeze an office into a less-than-ideal space, make well-thought-out purchases of quality office furniture and accessories that [...]]]> http://www.micro-living.com/how-to-fit-a-home-office-into-a-tiny-apartment/feed/ 0