A pair of crafty designers on a serious budget (just $4,000) show that though their apartment may be short on square footage, it’s long on charm. The family's activity centers around the open-plan dining room, which does triple-duty as a living room and kitchen. They prefer a motley set of dining chairs over a coordinated set; that way guests can pick their favorite when they sit. Photo by: Petra Bindel (Pin)  Photo 4 of 4 in Pinterest Board of the Day: Scandinavian Design by Sara Ost

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A pair of crafty designers on a serious budget (just $4,000) show that though their apartment may be short on square footage, it’s long on charm. The family's activity centers around the open-plan dining room, which does triple-duty as a living room and kitchen. They prefer a motley set of dining chairs over a coordinated set; that way guests can pick their favorite when they sit. Photo by: Petra Bindel (Pin)