I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

Ladera Heights ADU - Design/Build

Valery Augustin AIA | DNA Architecture + Design

Existing garage converted into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The former garage now holds a 400 Sq.Ft. studio apartment that features a full kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen includes built in appliances a washer and dryer alcove.

Seattle Boat House

User

A uniform and cohesive look adds simplicity to the overall aesthetic, supporting the minimalist design of this boathouse. The A5s is Glo’s slimmest profile, allowing for more glass, less frame, and wider sightlines. The concealed hinge creates a clean interior look while also providing a more energy-efficient air-tight window. The increased performance is also seen in the triple pane glazing used in both series. The windows and doors alike provide a larger continuous thermal break, multiple air seals, high-performance spacers, Low-E glass, and argon filled glazing, with U-values as low as 0.20. Energy efficiency and effortless minimalism create a breathtaking Scandinavian-style remodel.

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Jubilee Interiors

Living room furnishing and remodel
Example of a small mid-century modern open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor and shiplap ceiling living room design in Los Angeles with white walls, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace and a corner tv

Eco-Luxe Carpenter's Cabin

Details Design and Staging

Two of the cabin's most striking features can be seen as soon as guests enter the door. The beautiful custom staircase and rails highlight the height of the small structure and gives a view to both the library and workspace in the main loft and the second loft, referred to as The Perch. The cozy conversation pit in this small footprint saves space and allows for 8 or more. Custom cushions are made from Revolution fabric and carpet is by Flor. Floors are reclaimed barn wood milled in Northern Ohio

Hollywoods

Costello Fine Homes

Example of a small beach style open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor and shiplap ceiling living room design in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Makara 340 in Arlington, VA

Makara ADU

Small elegant open concept light wood floor and vaulted ceiling living room photo in DC Metro

Los Gatos Townhome Refresh

Lori Delisle Interior Design & Decorating

Bright and refreshing space in Los Gatos, CA opened up by modern neutrals and bold design choices. Each piece is unique on it's own but does not overwhelm the small space.

Southwestern Airbnb Home in Tesuque

Pink Dwelling

Small southwest open concept brick floor, orange floor and exposed beam living room photo in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a tv stand

Living Room

Cultivation Design

Cozy Livingroom space under the main stair. Timeless, durable, modern furniture inspired by "camp" life.
Example of a small mountain style open concept medium tone wood floor, wood ceiling and wood wall living room design with no tv

Waxhaw Kitchen & Primary Bath Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

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Example of a small transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor, brown floor and vaulted ceiling living room design in Charlotte with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Mid Century Urban Studio With an Office Space

Spacejoy

Multi Functional Space: Mid Century Urban Studio For this guest bedroom and office space, we work with texture, contrasting colors and your existing pieces to pull together a multifunctional space. We'll move the desk near the closet, where we'll add in a comfortable black and leather desk chair. A statement art piece and a light will pull together the office. For the guest bed, we'll utilize the small nook near the windows. An articulating wall light, mountable shelf and basket will provide some functionality and comfort for guests. Cozy pillows and lush bedding enhance the cozy feeling. A small gallery wall featuring Society6 prints and a couple frames for family photos adds an interesting focal point. For the other wall, we'll have a TV plant and chair. This would be a great spot for a play area and the baskets throughout the room will provide storage.

Elmhurst Residence

Polay Interiors

Example of a small transitional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor, coffered ceiling and wallpaper living room design in Chicago with green walls, no fireplace and no tv

Ideal Space, Lavish Lifestlye

Prime Realty

Small 1950s open concept light wood floor, beige floor and vaulted ceiling family room photo in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a tv stand

Willow Glen Eichler, San Jose, CA

Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style

One of our recent home stagings in Willow Glen, California. This is an Eichler, a quintessential style of architecture in the California Bay Area. We do the Feng Shui, and work out the design plan with our partner, Val, of No. 1. Staging, who also has access to custom furniture, and her own lighting company, No Ordinary Light.

Organic Modern, Cordillera Ranch

NR Interiors

This is a small guest house TV room we fully furnished to make the modern space a cozy comfortable place for guests.
Family room - small contemporary open concept limestone floor, beige floor and wood ceiling family room idea in Austin with orange walls and a wall-mounted tv

Pacific Palisades Contemporary Residence

SHAPESIDE

Example of a small beach style open concept exposed beam family room design in Los Angeles with multicolored walls and a wall-mounted tv

Santa Barbara Style Coastal Modern

C A L A F I A Home Design

Needing a refresh for their media room, clients in this Santa Barbara style home opted for a custom mix of contemporary and classic. For comfortable seating, we refurbished a rare mid-century lounge chair from Brazil, upholstered a slope-arm sofa in laundered linen, and created a custom ottoman from a vintage kilim rug. We established our palette with a traditional rug in ocean tones, adding modern ceramics and hand-woven textile accents to add warmth and patina.

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Family Room

Pleasant Barn Road

Custom metal screen and steel doors separate public living areas from private.
Example of a small transitional enclosed medium tone wood floor, brown floor, tray ceiling and wall paneling family room library design in New York with blue walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall