Sentences with phrase «diminutive proportions»

Diminutive proportions mean you can afford to experiment with more expensive or unusual finishes.

Like a pair of old hollywood starlets, the brass - framed crystal chandeliers in the dining and living areas are all sparkle, glitz and glam, yet these dames» diminutive proportions and simple geometric shape keep them from stealing the show.

When we first looked at the SoundLiink Micro's diminutive proportions, we thought «nah, this dinky speaker can't sound good, can it?».

Black Quadrilateral's relatively diminutive proportions (17 X 24 cm as opposed to the more famous version's 79.5 X 79.5 cm) do not detract from its status as a kind of «year zero» totem for Modernism.

Despite its diminutive proportions, McIntosh says the i - MiEV is surprisingly roomy inside but still «feels and sounds cheap with its tinny doors and hard plastic interior.»

Of course — he kept forgetting — this house wasn't so little anymore; he and his visionary wife had added 1,270 square feet to its diminutive proportions.

Known for its once - diminutive proportions, the cherubic MINI brand has become a veritable marketing juggernaut with a zealous cult following that counts creative types, fashionistas and even driving enthusiasts within the fold.

But the 595 still retains the 500's cute looks and diminutive proportions, which are a huge contrast to the big, aggressive noise it makes.

Replace their diminutive proportions with larger ones, and all those cars would obviously have been long forgotten.

Not exact matches

Often referred to as «the littlest Culkin,» Rory Culkin came to acting with a family reputation that stands in inverse proportion to his diminutive stature.

The A6 GCS - 53 was an iconic piece of automotive technology and simply breath - taking for its proportions and design features: a diminutive cabin positioned almost over the rear wheels, a seemingly endless bonnet and long, sinuous wings stretching nearly to the rear wheels.

The Greeks of the fourth and fifth centuries B.C. were fascinated by the Maltese's geometric beauty and left behind a rich legacy of breed - specific treasures: The «Melitaie Dog» is depicted on Golden Age ceramics, and Aristotle refers to it as «perfectly proportioned,» notwithstanding a diminutive stature.