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30 l MACON MAGAZINE DECEMBER/JANUARY 2013 In October, the Young Patrons of Historic Macon Foundation hosted their first Idea House to give Maconites big ideas for small-space living. e event featured nine young, local decorators working at 1116 Ash St., one of Historic Macon's recently rehabilitated homes in Beall's Hill. Each decorator focused on small- space living ideas and showcased budget- friendly furnishings and do-it-yourself décor. Many spaces featured up-cycled and repurposed items from Historic Macon's flea market. e home was built in 1911 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing building to the Macon Historic District. It sits on one of Macon's oldest streets, having been named by 1830. e home does not fit a particular architectural style but is a late Victorian vernacular dwelling. When Historic Macon purchased the property in 2011, the ceilings had been dropped and the floors covered in vinyl tile. As is the case in many of its rehabilitations, the original heart pine tongue and groove floors and bead board ceilings were uncovered and restored. ese and other beautiful original features made it the perfect space in which to host the inaugural Idea House. Now, take a "tour" of the Idea House, complete with tips and tricks from the decorators throughout! M Small IDEAS CREATIVE WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF LITTLE LIVING SPACES by jennifer mayer DINING ROOM | Betsy Campbell Betsy made the table from two separate flea market pieces and added a crackle finish to the tabletop, and flea market chairs were given new life aer reupholstering. Betsy's tip: "Make sure you always have an 'elephant in the room.' I always have an elephant in my spaces. Sometimes this is literally an elephant [figurine or trinket]; sometimes it's one great piece that makes the whole room work. It may be a big picture that is bold and brightly colored." Photography by danny gilleland