Show NB Advertising supplement produced by the Newspaper Agency Corporation March 6 2004 The Salt Lake TribuneDeseret Morning News Saturday Furnishings make most of cramped spaces Crate & Barrel a popular source for home furnishings entry-levA bed is one of them A convertible unit such as a sofa bed or a futon that can be used for sitting or sleeping is an ideal multipurpose solution in a apartment where the bed is in sight But also consider a trundle bed or a day bed stylish linens and a colorful drcesosffeedewith duvet with shelves and drawers for storage and a top section that pops up 8 to 10 inches serve as comfortable places for working or dining in front of the TV Armoires with fold-odesks double as storage for clothing and work space A small dresser or chest makes for a bedside table that doubles as storage space for anything from lingerie to books and bed linens -Use vertical Vi all space to the maximum and space behind doors and on top of things that would otherwise be wasted" suggested Janice Simonsen a spokeswoman for Ikea Folding laundry hampers collapsible lamps nesting tables over-doshelving units and modular bookcase storage units are a few of the space-savin- g items offered at Ikea open bookcases double as room dividers and display or storage shelves Simonsen likes the idea of bringing color and excitement into a room by hanging textiles on the wall Hanging fabric creates an accent wall without violating apartment rules against painting Lighting is especially important in small spaces according to Simonsen adults moving away from home and furnishing a place of their own for the first time Budget too plays a significant role "How your room or apartment is decorated says a lot about who you are Young people especially want where they live to express their individuality and their personality" says Target spokeswoman LauI i rie Adler "Going t o college or graduating from home to an apartment is usually the first opportunity to have a room of your own to decorate as you choose but chances are you're on a tight budget" Modular furnishings that stack fold nest and serve multiple purposes are ideally suited to small-spac- e living and there is plenty to choose Included are beds for sitting and sleeping cubes that hold books or clothing but also can be stacked to make a nightstand or room divider ottomans with storage inside that can be used as a tabletop or for seating and occasional tables that open into dining-rootables By Pot Stein Copley News Service Organization and storage are the keys to living ell in small spaces — whether it's a studio apartment a college dorm room or home even a diminutive entry-lev"When you're in tight quarters it's a lot easier to create a haven for yourself if you ha e a place for everything and ever) thing in its place" said Anne Lvans a consultant for I inens 'n Things 't he chain is one of many retailers that and accessories feature Furnishings it to thrive not make to possible designed just survive in small spaces "Nlanufacturers have recognikd the demand for furnishings that meet the needs of comfort and function in small living Spaces They've introduced lines that are smaller in scale lower in price and tlesiLmLd to be multifunctional" said Patricia Bow ling director of communications for the American Furniture Manufacturers Association "The main difference in defining the challenges and solutions of furni shing e small spaces is the of the consumer People have different needs and priorities at different stages in their lives" Bowling said Style is particularly important to young NA el el one-roo- ut m Studio apartment Most college students plan to take their furnishings with them as "starter items" when they graduate to a studio apartment according to industry experts "But there are a lot of home furnishing gaps to fill in when you make that transition" said Bette Kahn a spokeswoman for dorm-roo- life-stag- m or free-standi- Free-standi- - bor k't:II")'b reel crT ilL11531i1T-- i ove ou tt2M id'og e 1 in— 0 s ro )Nor o- ) lite - -- - Norton's WindoN ) 1N ' Breakage arrant' iLifetime Vliamnty ! 1 Vac to ‘' -- 6 i 1 11 Vold Drahq ' tem S rAtio Ikkwit Double tiling Comment Pic re Whitim & rtrt '0 IEstimnes in your home The Best Vdhie ni Products Warrsnliec mutt Akottnutr- ship tot the shimme 14J mg I 4 in R etrerience tistqi Illhint lag AtaiLibie ttAC Patented Ptodutts 6 I r4 i? 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I Jsiorton's Siding: Km( Fr t i) Q7911t Vtalma--1-AMtir- 7 1 Ilk 4i el: ty Id - me k 0) 4 G"Cerl 17: L e' Mh kiorrt Norion's Offers: 0 rt Nearly 90 percent of Americans describe their homes as small to modest in size according to the AFMA Consequently furnishings from your apartment or even your dorm room may work well in a small first home according to Jackie Hirschhaut AFMA's vice president of public relations "The space-savin- g furniture that you bought for your first apartment or your college dorm room may serve well in the spare bedroom that doubles as an office and a guest room Comer work stations are perfect for children's rooms" Hirschhaut - I titan c4miii ' ' First home : Iraium I - I - - - ILI m "A multipurpose room needs five or six light sources You need task lighting for work or study ambient lighting for relaxing and background lighting to make task lighting easy on the eyes" she said adding that all of this can be accomplished with portable lamps Work stations entertainment centers and storage cabinets designed for corners make use of what otherwise might be dead space in a small apartment according to AFMA's Bowling "Things on wheels also make a lot of sense in a small apartment You can get almost anything from bookcases to coffee tables and chairs on wheels so you can easily move furniture around to suit your needs" Bowling said mmi 7 io i e— 1 1 E A — modular bookcasestorage unit is a smart way to save space in tight quarters - - - - - |