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Going Mini in your Home: Mini Bar, Mini Library, Mini Spa and More (2 comments)
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That miniature chest of drawers is a great little piece to add to a bedroom. It's so much nicer than a traditional bed stand, isn't it? And it's the perfect size!
Ikea Hack
This tray provides a great mini table for the room. Since it's covered with a couple of unique decorative pieces, it's really an artistic tablescape that is small enough to fit well in this charming little part of the home.
by Blount Architectual and Interior Design
When you have a small place, you need to create surfaces that don't take up a lot of room. Instead of getting one large coffee table, get two mini coffee tables like these. They can be separate, made into end tables or even stored away depending on how much space you need at any given time.
eclectic living- dominomag
The mini-bar is a great small addition to any home. It might be a rolling cart bar like this one or it might be a small table top bar in the kitchen or entertainment room. This is one of those small things that will definitely be appreciated by your guests!
by Birdhouse Interior Design Consulting
Instead of a mini bar you could make a mini wine cellar. Tuck it into a closet or even just a niche in the wall like we see here. This adds an elegant bit of surprise to your home.
Wine Cellar
It's the little lights that catch your eye first in this room but what really intrigues me is that mini backsplash. Most people who bother with a backsplash in their design really overdo it. I think this narrow mini-version is a great alternative!
by Feldman Architecture, Inc. 
Don't have enough shelf space in your kitchen for a big microwave? How about getting a mini-microwave built right into the bottom of one of your cabinets? So cute and so useful!
by K & M Designs
Make a mini-library in your home. My favorite way to do this is to take the door off of a closet, install shelving, add a great hanging light and get ready to read. If there's enough room in the closet then you can even throw in a low-slung chair and cozy up in your mini-library.
Chez Larsson: Organizing books
You don't have to have a large bathroom like this one to create a mini spa in your home. What you do need are the little touches that you see here - candles, a basket of luxurious soaps, a plush robe and slippers. Even the smallest bathroom can be a miniature slice of heaven if you take time to make it one.
by Shubin + Donaldson Architects, Inc.
Let's say that you actually have a little bit of money to spend. You have some outdoor space but not enough for the big swimming pool you would love to have. Everyone says just to get a jacuzzi for your yard but you really want a pool. A mini-pool might be the answer!
by Suzman & Cole Design Associates
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shira says:
I love it. Here in Israel space is also at a premium so these ideas are really appreciated.
Shira
Shira
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