Small, Smaller, Smallest

These space-saving tricks and impressive designs prove you don't have to sacrifice style in a tiny home!

Small Space, Big Style : Episode HSSBS-104 -- More Projects »
What do a houseboat, converted garage, high-end apartment and historic townhouse all have in common? They're all less than 1,000 square feet and creatively make the most of their very limited space through smart storage and innovative design. See if some of these ideas work for your home!

Sleek Houseboat
Tired of the renters' life, Wayne and Kelly Greenwood decided it was time to become homeowners. With real estate costs through the roof, they built a home without the land! Their smart and sleek houseboat allows the newlyweds to live and work together in their very own small, fabulous floating home.
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Double kitchen cabinet storage by stacking items from below and hanging more stuff above.
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If you entertain a lot, don't make the TV the focal point in the living room. This small one mounted to the ceiling doesn't obstruct the great view of the water.
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A collapsible ironing board tucks into a drawer when it's not in use. The Greenwoods also have a washer/dryer combo to conserve space.

Narrow Historic Home
At seven feet wide, homeowner Jack Sammis can almost reach the outside walls of his home with his arms fully extended! Combining Asian elements with classic design, the rich colors and tasteful decor result in a warm and exotic feel in this sliver of a home in Old Town Alexandria.
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Be realistic. Don't invite 20 over when you only have room for two.
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You'd be surprised how functional a small kitchen can be. This one has plenty of counter space and high cabinets for lots of storage.
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Use luxurious fabrics for big drama in a small bedroom. This swag of fabric over the bed adds a regal touch.
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Take the party outside! Seven or eight guests can comfortably mingle in this tiny outdoor garden at the back of the house.
High-End NY Apartment
Sarita Tabarez presented interior designer, Paul F. Ochs III, with a challenge. She wanted her small New York apartment to be cozy and intimate, as well as place to work and entertain. Ochs used clean lines and punches of color to give the space a relaxing feel and the drama that Tabarez desired.
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Beautiful hand-carved pocket doors from India disguise a closet-turned-home office.
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Planning is key with a small kitchen, but Tabarez has been able to entertain 24 people in her hardworking space.
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Lowering the ceiling allowed for a four-poster canopy that gives the red bedroom an even cozier feeling.
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Can't find a stylish hamper? Use a large decorative pot to hold dirty laundry.
Converted Garage
Jamie White spent six years practicing law in Japan. When he decided to become a landscape architect, he returned to Austin, Texas, and converted an abandoned three-car garage into a comfortable Japanese-style home. He took risks and used innovative materials to bring light and life into a once dark and neglected place.
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For a great space, think outside the box. White turned each garage bay into a separate room to create the bedroom, living room and kitchen.
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2x4 beams, original to the garage, give the illusion of height to low ceilings.
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A long and low shelf from a hardware store gives extra storage without adding a bulky piece.
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Open kitchen shelving does double duty as display space for favorite collections. Not so neat? Put dishes behind closed doors.

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Guests
Jacob Ward
Managing Editor, Readymade Magazine
Website: www.readymademag.com

Gita Nandan, Architect
Thread Collective
Website: www.threadcollective.com

Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan
Professional Organizer, Apartment Therapy
Website: www.apartmenttherapy.com

Paul F. Ochs, III, Interior Designer
Ochs Design
198 Sixth Ave., #1
New York, NY 10013
Phone: 212-680-3180
E-mail: paul@ochsdesign.com
Website: www.ochsdesign.com

Jamie White
3X3
Phone: 512-203-2212
E-mail: jamescwhite3@gmail.com
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