The Hardworking Home: From Juliet balconies to movable walls, here’s how to make a home of any size feel more open, flexible and fun

By punching out on an upper level, a family gains a needed bathroom without eating up backyard space

This compact condo kitchen fits in modern appliances, a walk-in pantry, and plenty of storage and countertop space

Upload photos of your small space and tell us how you’ve handled storage, function, layout and more

See how homeowners have channeled their creativity into homes that are bright, inviting and one of a kind

See how the right layout, furniture and mind-set can lead to comfortable living in any size of home

WIth $40,000 and a vision of living more simply, a California designer builds her ‘forever’ home — a tiny house on wheels

An extraordinarily scaled-down home and garden for a couple and their 2 kids fosters sustainability and togetherness

Removing an angled peninsula and creating a slim island provide better traffic flow and a more airy layout

Thoughtfully chosen furnishings, accessories and artwork turn a plain San Francisco condo into a place to call home