Fixer Upper Goes Tiny: Joanna's Tips for Living Small, Stylishly
A pint-sized historic shotgun-style house gets the Fixer Upper treatment.


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Downsizing, simplifying and even microhome living are having a moment, so it's no wonder that Chip and Joanna decided to try their hand at a small house makeover. Homeowners Jessie and Cameron Bell chose a 700-square-foot, shotgun-style home as their Fixer Upper. Chip and Jo's challenge? Make it magically fit all their essentials, with style to spare.

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The crew opened up the space and added a loft, creating soaring 20-foot ceilings in the main living space and kitchen area. Luckily, there was room for an adorable mint green fridge. (Kitchen goals!)
Here, Joanna reveals her biggest challenges with this pint-sized space:
Shotgun Tiny House Kitchen 01:16
To make the home more functional for everyday living, Chip and Joanna moved the home's master bedroom where the kitchen once was.

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The deep blue paint color used on every wall makes this small bedroom seem more spacious. More design tips from Joanna here:
Shotgun House Master Suite 01:12
In the home's new loft, the casual, relaxed space features an extra living and office space.

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See how this space came together right here.
Shotgun House Loft 01:14
See this home (including the crazy run-down before) plus all the gorgeous details, below.