Maximizing Small Kitchen Spaces: Innovative Storage Solutions

You might be surprised to learn that, on average, kitchens account for only 10% of a home’s total square footage, yet they’re often the most cluttered spaces. If you’re maneuvering in a compact kitchen, it’s crucial to rethink how you store your items and the types of countertop material options available to maximize both space […]

Modular Furniture Trends for Small Homes & Home Offices

An image of a sofa with storage function for an article about modular furniture.

I’ve always found that modular furniture makes compact living both stylish and functional. These adaptable pieces let me transform a single room into a living area, dining spot, and home office with ease. By choosing clever designs, I maximize every inch without sacrificing comfort or aesthetics. In this guide, I share my favorite modular solutions […]

8 Innovative Small Space Solutions for Ultimate Relaxation

Relax and enjoy the comfort of your home with just a few additions like a nice bathtub, lighting, plants, and more.

Picture your outdoor space, no matter its size, transformed into an oasis of calm. Tight quarters need not be a barrier to relaxation; they present a challenge ripe for innovative solutions. Small Space Solutions for Your Relaxation Oasis From multitasking furnishings to vertical greenery, the ideas ahead will demonstrate how to engineer serenity into even […]

DIY Play Spaces: Creating Magical Areas for Kids at Home

DIY Play Spaces

Creating engaging play spaces for kids doesn’t have to break the bank. You can transform any corner of your home with some imagination and DIY skills. These special spots will keep your children entertained and fuel their creativity.  In this guide, we’ll walk you through designing, building, and decorating perfect play areas for your little […]

Tiny House Living: A Sustainable Solution for Modern Living

Tiny House

Living in a tiny house is gaining popularity among home buyers. A space-efficient home is not just a novelty, it is also a modern solution to the problems homeowners have.  Below is a guide on tiny house living to help you see if this is worth investing in.  Tiny House Basics Definition by size and […]

5 Innovative Foldable Furniture Options for Small Spaces

In this ever-evolving world, we’re getting craftier with how we make the most of our tight living and working quarters. Enter foldable furniture: the stylish, efficient way to maximize our cramped spaces! This trend has been really growing in popularity in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. From swiveling desks to transforming couches, […]

How To Maximize The Floor Space Of A One Bedroom Apartment

One of the most challenging things about living in a one-bedroom apartment is making the most of the space you have. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be cramped and uncomfortable. With just a few simple tricks, you can maximize the floor space, making your apartment feel spacious and inviting. To get started, take a look […]

Coronet

Melbourne, Australia – Jos Tan Architects Built Area:     35.0 m2Year Built:     2017Photographs:    Tom Ross Coronet is a renovation and addition project to an existing home. The owner is an avid cook who wanted a multi-purpose space for cooking, entertaining, and dining. The said space, according to the brief, should open up to the backyard. […]

Kutscherhaus

Vienna, Austria – smartvoll Area:     35.0 m2Year Built:     2017Photographs:    Dimitar Gamizov Kutscherhaus is the result of a renovation project done to a space that once belonged to a coachman. It’s a small house  located at the back of Vienna’s museumquartier and has existed for at least 100 years. The 35-square meter apartment has one […]

How to Make a Room Look Larger

How to make any room look bigger

Do you need more space in your home? (Is there any home that doesn’t?) Every homeowner wants more of it, and the most common approach is extending the home. However not everyone can afford such huge and complex project. The good news is that there are ways to make a room spacious without having to […]

A Home That Fits Like a Glove

When our daughter was little we rented an old farmhouse that was built in the 1890’s. It was cold and drafty in the winter, as it had little to no insulation. On very cold nights we could see our breath in our bedroom upstairs. The only bathroom was downstairs next to the dining room. One night we could […]