Small Spaces 60 Ideabooks

Picnics are one of life's simple pleasures, but winter, of course, is usually too cold for people in most parts to head outdoors with a basket and blanket. It's still possible, however, to enjoy the fun and romance of picnic dining now; just re-create... more »

Thirty or 40 years ago, most houses, even big ones, had a single, modest-size bathroom for the whole family. I've read somewhere that baths back then averaged around 5 by 10 feet — smaller than a lot of area rugs. I know for a fact that my mom and her... more »

Living in a truly small space can be a fun challenge — or just plain frustrating. Each small space is unique, and working out the best solutions can feel like putting together a really complex jigsaw puzzle. Make the most of every inch by sneaking in... more »

The drawing room, essentially the lady's "withdrawing room," was usually the main public room of a Victorian home. These rooms were feminine, comfortable and hospitable. Places for receiving guests, they were platforms to show off one's wealth,... more »

If you live in a home without an entryway in the traditional sense (that is, a nice, wide hall or an open foyer), I can feel your pain. Perhaps someday I will be lucky enough to have a formal entry with room for a full-size table, lamps, benches and all... more »

I consider myself an expert in mobile living. And by that I mean I have a lot of experience moving, having moved 15 times in 25 years for various reasons. Over the years I’ve learned how to optimize my life for moving and have come to believe that doing... more »

Most interior designers take in the entire space before focusing on the details of a project, but Cassidy Hughes just couldn't take her eyes off the floors of... more »

This Manhattan pad welcomes you with bright yellow walls and plenty of natural light streaming in from unadorned windows. But the compact space didn't always have such a cheerful disposition. In the home's previous life, guests walked into a studio filled... more »

Of all the interior spaces to decorate, powder rooms might be my favorite. They're so small and manageable that it doesn't take a ton of effort or cash to give them a style boost, and they're a fun place for experimenting with bold patterns, intense colors... more »

If there's one thing I've learned from bathroom designers, it's that successfully designing a tiny space often means shedding one's fears and inhibitions. Whether you're remodeling a compact guest bath or updating your pocket-size bathroom to include... more »

Interior designer Kyle Schuneman's experiences as a Hollywood production designer eventually led him to the world of interior design — the perfect profession for a... more »

If you live in a home or an apartment without a dedicated dining room, finding a place where you can eat and entertain without throwing the rest of the space out of balance can be a challenge. But by making a few smart furniture choices and nailing down... more »

The era of giant houses is over. We seem to have learned that the key to the good life is not more, but better. Better design, better technology, better efficiency and better use of space. One of the secrets to making a small space work is to... more »

A good friend who owns a custom sewing and baking business mentioned recently that she's trying to figure out how to set up a home office area in her bedroom; she has just a single wall and a slice of closet to work with. Although feng... more »

Not too long ago, I worked for a local university, and the first time I got a peek inside one of the dorms on campus, my jaw dropped. Gone were the warrens of tiny rooms and stark, spare furniture that I remember from my own college days — these were... more »