Tiny Designs Pack a Punch

This week we are focusing on the smaller home movement here in the US.  When you make the move to a small home, you have to be able to think outside of the regular parameters.  For example, small homes don't have formal living rooms, grand pianos, or eating areas outside of the kitchen space. 

You will not find extravagent mud rooms and laundry rooms, expansive master suites or playrooms and home offices.  There won't be any walk in closets or kitchens to entertain in.  You may find some of these things, but they will be disguised as something else that functions as more than one things.  Here some ideas to inspire you?  Lots of ideas!! Notice how clean and simple the lines are in each picture.   This makes a small room appear much bigger. 

Bedrooms become alcoves

Built in Beds combined with living space.  I would have heavy curtains on those loft beds to create a little more privacy

Combined sleeping and living area

My ultimate favorite!! Lighting, privacy and storage below and in the alcove!  Great Design

Tiny kitchen, love the table!

Small but classy!

Love the clean lines

Small scale on a kitchen classic

There is a lot of function packed into this small space

Perfect!

As you can see, small doesn't mean skimping on nice materials.  It does however mean there is no room for a poorly designed space.