Eric's Stylish, Sunshine-Filled House

Eric's Stylish, Sunshine-Filled House

Name: Eric Marshall, technical writer

Location: Clarksville; Austin, Texas

Size: 600 square feet

Years lived in: 8 years; Owned

Fans of adorable, well-organized and refreshingly decorated small spaces that open out onto green, tree-filled natural wonderlands might want to brace themselves. Boasting DIY projects, great furniture finds, daring wall colors and a bathroom so cute we want to pinch it, Eric's place is full of inspiration, and is every bit as envy-inducing as the photos might imply.

Apartment Therapy Survey:

My Style: Curated eclectic, with an emphasis on personal attachment to objects.

Inspiration: Nature. Prouve, Saarinen, Terence Conran, Paul Smith, Nick Olsen.

Favorite Element: The forest behind my house.

Biggest Challenge: Ensuring that every item I own has a home.

What Friends Say: "It's SOOOOOOO cute!"

Biggest Embarrassment: Two cracked windows that I keep meaning to fix.

Proudest DIY: My gold-"leafed" ceiling [in the dining room].

Biggest Indulgence: I. Love. Lamps.

Best Advice: If you move into a small space, live in it for a bit. It will help you determine where to focus your design efforts. Avoid being in a rush.

Dream Sources: 1stdibs.com

• Chalkboard paint from Lowe's
• High gloss white from Lowe's

• Hall "closet" with mirror from PBTeen

• Rug from IKEA
• Chesterfield sofa off of eBay
• Factory cart coffee table from craigslist
• Chairs from Pottery Barn and craigslist
• Side tables from West Elm
• Lamps from craigslist (Jielde) and Uncommon Goods
• Amp Lamp by Nik Willmore
• Pillows from CB2

• Cushions from IKEA
• Parsons table from West Elm
• Chinoiserie chairs from Williams-Sonoma Home

• Prep island with Corian top from Williams-Sonoma Home
• Shelving from Costco
• Red trash can from eBay
• Cow print by Julie Thigpen

• Storage bed from Pottery Barn
• End tables from Williams-Sonoma Home
• Desk from West Elm
• Rug from Pottery Barn
• Storage cubes from Pottery Barn
• Black lamp from West Elm
• Nun poster I found in my grandma's barn and had mounted (it was my uncle's)
• Linens from Pottery Barn
• Branch art I made myself.

Thanks, Eric!

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