Next Up

Living Large in Small Spaces: Bright Little Bungalow in L.A.

From: Bryan Wark Designs, Inc.

Vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan instantly make this bungalow near Los Angeles feel bright and spacious. To increase the interior's functionality, designer Bryan Wark outfitted the galley kitchen with open shelves and a hanging rack for pots and pans, and then added built-in bookshelves and a reading nook to the living room.

A rustic walkway that leads you to the front of this charming home.

Photo: Bethany Nauert. From: Bryan Wark Designs, Inc.

Scroll For More Photos

1 / 9

Rustic Walkway with Privacy Fence

A rustic walkway that leads you to the home that features a privacy fence and a little creek water feature.

A galley kitchen that features white cabinet and black countertops.

Photo: Bethany Nauert. From: Bryan Wark Designs, Inc.

2 / 9

Black & White Galley Kitchen: Cottage Style

This cottage galley kitchen features white cabinets, a black quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances.

A cottage style kitchen with a white ceramic tile for the backsplash.

Photo: Bethany Nauert. From: Bryan Wark Designs, Inc.

3 / 9

Cottage Style White Kitchen with Arabesque Tile Backsplash

A cottage style kitchen that features white ceramic Arabesque tiles for the backsplash, black Caesarstone countertops and stainless steel appliances.

A galley style kitchen that features a black and white color palette.

Photo: Bethany Nauert. From: Bryan Wark Designs, Inc.

4 / 9

Small Cottage Style Kitchen

A small galley kitchen that features a black and white color palette. Custom built white cabinets, black Caesarstone counters and a white ceramic Arabesque backsplash creates a timeless space.

An open kitchen and dining area with built-in banquette seating.

Photo: Bethany Nauert. From: Bryan Wark Designs, Inc.

5 / 9

Black and White Kitchen/Dining Area with Banquette Seating

An open kitchen and dining area with built-in banquette seating that works well to maximize the narrow space. A black and white color palette showcases the interesting and eclectic furnishings.

A cottage style living and dining area with built-in bench.

Photo: Bethany Nauert. From: Bryan Wark Designs, Inc.

6 / 9

Cottage Style: Crisp White Living/Dining room

Crisp white walls, floors, black windows and doors are great for a small space. A built-in bench makes a tiny banquette out of the back of this kitchen island. Add a dining table for a perfect breakfast spot.

A cozy living room with painted wide plank Douglas Fir floors.

Photo: Bethany Nauert. From: Bryan Wark Designs, Inc.

7 / 9

Living room: Painted Plank Douglas Fir Floors

The wide plank Douglas Fir floors are almost 100 years old and very worn. They were painted with super white deck paint to create a cozy living room space.

A vintage living room with built-ins and polished concrete fireplace.

Photo: Bethany Nauert. From: Bryan Wark Designs, Inc.

8 / 9

Vintage Living Room with Polished Concrete Fireplace

A polished concrete fireplace with built-ins, mid-century vintage walnut chairs, Afghani area rug and cozy leather sofa create a comfortable living room space.

Convert your small unused areas into something awesome!

Photo: Bethany Nauert. From: Bryan Wark Designs, Inc.

9 / 9

Converted Closet into a Small Reading Nook

A converted closet into a small reading nook that features a built-in window seat, drawers in the bench, honeycomb pendant light and a personal touch with fabric for the pillows from Africa.

Related Pages