Interior home designs for small spaces
32 Small House Interior Design Ideas
When you live in a small house or apartment, fitting in everything you need is difficult. Trying to fit everything and make it look good is an even bigger challenge, but that's what makes small space design so fun: Coming up with clever solutions to those obstacles makes it all the more rewarding in the end. Luckily for you, we've got quite a few small space tricks up our sleeves, with hacks ranging from hanging beds to hidden storage, tricks of the eye, and more. Whether you live in a studio apartment or want to get more out of a tiny room in a small house, these small space design ideas will make it feel so much larger while maintaining style.
1
Incorpoate Reflective Materials
Rustic White Photography
Opt for white lacquered walls and glossy tiles, as designer Brian Patrick Flynn did here. The high-shine materials are reflective and will generate the same maximizing effect that a mirror will, bouncing light and making for a generally airer space.
SHOP TILES Zellige Tiles, $2
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Opt for Pocket Doors
House Beautiful
Pocket doors with glass windows allow for shared light to flow throughout the space while also creating separation. And even better, they slide right into the wall when not being used, taking up much less space than swinging doors.
SHOP DOORS IKEA Sliding Doors, $180
3
Add a Gallery Wall
TREVOR PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY
Though it may sound counterintuitive, covering a wall floor-to-ceiling can make a small space feel larger. In Rudy Saunders's apartment, an assortment of framed works (plus an overscaled watch clock!) draw the eye up, making the 375-square-foot studio feel more expansive.
SHOP GALLERY WALL KIT Frame Sets, from $166
4
Be Resourceful
Trevor Tondro
When space is limited and you don't want to shop for new, bulky furniture, use a chair as a side table and install wall sconces to save surface space.
A cheerful color, like this pale turquoise hue, is also a good idea to set a happy mood in a tiny room.
SHOP SCONCES Arc Mid-Century Sconce, $79
5
Think Vertically
Nick Glemenakis
By hanging subway tile vertically—rather than the more common horizontal hang—designer Eneia White makes this modestly sized bathroom feel both taller and more streamlined. A tight palette of black, white, and blush prevent it from feeling cluttered.
SHOP TILE Subway Tile, $2.79
6
Hide the Utilities
Frank Tribble
For the restaurant at The Cornell Inn, Toledo Geller used drapery to cleverly conceal pipes and HVAC, creating an elegant canopy while avoiding visual chaos.
SHOP DRAPERY Navy Blackout Curtains, $31
7
Hang a Swing!
Nicholas Sargent
Since it doesn't take up any literal floor space, a swinging seat gives the appearance of a much more open room.
For proof, look at the daybed Tiffany Brooks hung in this room at the Kips Bay Palm Beach showhouse.
SHOP SWINGS Hanging Daybed, $953
8
Shrink Your Dining Table
Tessa Neustadt
Small round tables aren't just for breakfast nooks. Ditch the giant dining table and give yourself some extra space by opting for a small, round dining table instead, like Emily Henderson did here.
SHOP TABLES Marble Dining Table, $999
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Use a Day Bed
Toledo Geller
Add a day bed and watch your bedroom double in size. If you don't have a designated guest room, this could also come in handy in your living room.
SHOP BEDS Monarch Hill Daybed, $672
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Maximize Shelving
Lesley Unruh
In this Manhattan apartment, Cece Barfield Thompson corralled the owner's books and accessories into one room, where built-in shelves—complete with gallery lights—make the items look deliberate.
The best part? This library doubles as a dining room in the small apartment.
SHOP GALLERY LIGHTS Picture Light, $399
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Express Yourself Everywhere
Anthony Dunning
Yes, even on the fridge—no, especially—your fridge and other bulky appliances. Since there's limited space for extras and less room to pile in all your favorite items, you'll need to beautify everything. Here, Anthony Dunning turned a regular old refrigerator into a design opportunity by dressing it up in removable wallpaper.
SHOP REMOVEABLE WALLPAPER Peel and Stick Paper, $150
12
Mount Your TV
Hecker Guthrie
A media console is the biggest space waster in a small living room. Mount your TV on the wall or above a fireplace and you'll regain necessary floor space.
SHOP WALL MOUNTS TV Wall Mount, $30
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Hide Your TV
KARYN R. MILLET
Or, even better, hide it! Whether inside of a credenza or disguised as artwork, this design trick is perfect for anyone whose living room is always their family room, dining room, and/or more.
SHOP MEDIA CABINETS TV Stand, $300
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Do Double Duty
TREVOR TONDRO
Pieces that can serve multiple purposes are key: Find a table that can function as a desk and dining table, get a deep sofa that can double as a guest bed, or buy cubes that serve as a coffee table and bonus seats when guests are over.
SHOP SEATING Storage Ottoman, $315
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Take Advantage of Architectural Quirks
Shade Degges
Every single inch counts in a small house, so be sure to take full advantage of architectural quirks—this way, they'll actually become your favorite thing about the space.
That radiator by your window? Invest in a pretty radiator cover and customize a cushion so you can use it as a window nook to read and relax in. (And you'll be able to forgo the bulky couch that'll take up half the studio!) Pile on the pillows and add a pendant light for tasks, as Jae Joo did here.
SHOP RADIATOR COVERS Radiator Cover, $255
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Use Mirrors
Sara Tramp
It's the oldest design trick in the book: Mirrors will make your space feel larger, lighter, and airier. And a fun convex one like this adds a lot of personality without taking up a ton of space.
SHOP MIRRORS Mirror Plates, $16
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Make Every Piece Count
Bjorn Wallander
Choose furnishings that offer maximum functionality in minimal square footage. For example, instead of an end bench, opt for a desk with a small side chair.
You can use it for work, getting ready, and more.
SHOP DESKS Writing Desk, $68
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Think About Scale
Corinne Mathern Design
If your kitchen doesn't have an island and you don't have a living room that's separate from the kitchen, don't give up on making it functional. Opt for a tall wooden table that can provide some extra counter space for cooking and as a two-top dining table. Use this one in a kitchen by Corinne Mathern Studio as your blueprint.
BUY SMALL ISLANDS Counter Table, $125
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Keep It Neutral
deVol Kitchens
Calm, even-toned rooms fool the eye into thinking they're more spacious than they are. Make sure to add a variety of textures to keep the space from falling flat.
SHOP PILLOWS Velvet Pillow, $6
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Convert a Closet
David Kaihoi
Designer David Kaihoi used some seriously smart storage solutions to make his New York City apartment work harder—including creating this compact laundry "room" in his closet.
That way, when he's not doing laundry, he can close the door on these eyesore appliances.
SHOP LAUNDRY MACHINES Washer and Dryer Unit, $1259
21
Customize Storage
Fantastic Frank
Bespoke built-ins, storage nooks, and furniture tailored to your exact needs can utilize every available sliver of space. When they're part of the walls, you don't lose nearly as much valuable square footage. And extra storage under a bench helps, too.
SHOP BENCHES Storage Bench, $449
22
Create Zones
Ngoc Minh Ngo
In interior designer Max Sinsteden's studio, he made his sleep zone feel separate from the rest of the room by hanging a super high curtain and then suspending a floating painting to break it off even more. "I hate seeing a bed from the front door, so I added a curtain to partition that space.
When you close it, you honestly feel like you're in a Parisian hotel," he tells us. This means you can entertain, too, without feeling like everyone's hanging out in your bedroom. "A small space doesn't hamper me from inviting 50 people over."
SHOP CEILING TRACKS Ceiling Track, $90
23
Use All Available Surface Space
Fantastic Frank
Even a windowsill can provide extra storage space for decor, lighting, and other essentials when there's no room for an extra table.
SHOP SHELVES Floating Shelf, $20
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Get a Wall Desk
Nicole Franzen
Think you have no room for an office? Think again. A mounted wall desk takes up way less room—and you can even mount shelves above it for even more storage space. Designer Tariq Dixon transformed an unused corner by installing a wall-mounted desk.
SHOP DESKS Floating Desk, $65
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Use Strategic Seating
Hecker Guthrie
Opt for extra seating that can fold up and be super compact so you can store it away while the guests aren't over. A stool like this one in a living room designed by Hecker Guthrie is perfect.
SHOP STOOLS Royal Design Folding Stool, $136
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Use Bigger (But Fewer) Furnishings
Maltsev Design
It may seem counterintuitive, but outfitting a small space with just a few large-scale pieces (rather than a mishmash of pint-size furniture) can actually make it feel grander. Resist the urge to push all of your furniture up against the walls. If you create space behind the furniture, it makes the room look wider than it is.
SHOP BED FRAMES Canopy Bed, $1,299
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Go Big in a Small Space
Peter Murdock
It's easy to overlook a room when it's super tiny, especially because there simply isn't enough useable space for décor.
But it's definitely possible—and well worth it—to elevate and personalize these little rooms. Take this powder room in Ailana Michelle Ralph's home, for example. With a light blush pink wall color and a surrounding gallery of eclectic artwork, the small room packs a lot of punch.
SHOP FRAMES Gilt Frame, $39
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Build Up
Fantastic Frank
Exploit the often under-utilized space between the tops of furniture and a room's ceiling with hanging or high-mounted elements. Take bookcases and cabinets all the way up—it'll make the room feel higher.
SHOP CABINETS Kitchen Cabinets, $489
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Forgo Bulky Pieces
Studio DB
Though the under-the-sink storage can be great, larger vanities with a lot of drawers and cabinets can end up looking oversized and awkward in small spaces.
In this bathroom designed by Studio DB, the dainty marble vanity has plenty of surface space and the extra towel tracks and hooks take care of the storage needs.
SHOP TOWEL BARS Towel Bar, $50
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Build a Partial Glass Wall
Fantastic Frank
Tear down walls, enlarge windows, or swap solid doors for glass to open up views and connect adjacent spaces.
SHOP HARDWARE Glass Door Sliding Track, $200
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Incorporate Good Lighting
Eric Piasecki
Good lighting will make or break any room–big or small. Make sure to especially install good lighting in smaller, cramped spaces like a bathroom with a tiny window, as shown in this gorgeous space.
SHOP LIGHTS Mount Ceiling Light, $23
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Edit Yourself
Victoria Pearson
You don't have to display everything.
After all, nothing makes a room feel smaller than clutter.
SHOP SHELVES White Shelf, $397
Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
Small room ideas and small space design - small house ideas
STEPHAN JULLIARD
There is something about small room ideas that tends to send people into a panic. Granted, a small room does require more thought in the decoration than bigger rooms tend to and finding the right solution for the space can take a little know-how and a lot of research to find that you may not have considered before. Luckily, our Decoration Editor Ruth Sleightholme is full of knowledge for small room ideas, having worked on spaces of all shapes and sizes over her career to date.
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How do you design a small room?
'Eliminate awkward gaps with purposeful joinery,' she advises as a first step.
'Furniture floats more in a small room, because any gap between it and the wall is awkward and small. Instead, think about using built-in furniture to fit everything in properly. For example, make a dining nook with banquette seating (with storage underneath) that goes the width of a room, or build a box bed into the length of the room, making space for niches and cupboards.' You might think this would cause the room to feel smaller, but as everything will then have a set place, it achieves the opposite effect and keeps it organised at the same time.
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With this kind of approach – of which there are many stylish examples in the gallery below – Ruth advises you have to 'lose space to gain space. You may lose a few centimetres of floor space to create a panel behind a built-in bed but you gain space when you’re using it and have a bedside table built in, rather than one taking up floor space'. In compact bathrooms and bedrooms in particular, Ruth's advice is to keep as much off the floor as possible as a clear floor creates the idea of space.
Instead, consider, for example, a wall-mounted basin and towel rail and bedside tables that are built into a headboard.
How can you maximise a small room?
'Look at all the different surfaces in the room and think about using spaces that you don’t often notice,' says Ruth. 'It's something Beata Heuman does so well, building little shelves on top of radiators, or you can consider the inside walls of a window or the inside edge of a dividing wall and sides of a chimney breast and see if there’s something you can use them for, like a little shelf all the way up the chimney breast, a shelf and cupboard underneath a windowsill, or little shelves along the inside edge of a thick wall. See things not as they look at first but in raw volumes and where you can access things from – look beyond it as it is now and be ambitious about what’s possible and where you might be able to add storage or make what you have more practical. A good example is a small Paris flat by Marianne Evennou, who installed a washing machine into a corner cupboard in the kitchen, but the door is in the hallway.
That way, the corner unit is used but in an effective way, so there is no dead space. It's not something you immediately think of, so you need to take time to look at all those possibilities.'
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'You have to solve the issue first and then apply your taste when you have the solution you need,' continues Ruth, who suggests building a bank of references about how to work with a chimney breast or bay window in a small space, for example, and rather than discounting something for its style, instead look past that at the tricks used to maximise space. Once you land on something that works for your small room, then go into the styling. 'One great thing is that you can fill a room with a single idea done confidently,' according to Ruth. 'For example, a small bathroom has far less space to decorate so you can afford to tile all the way up to the ceiling and it will look great.'
Interiors of small houses, design of small houses with photos
Usually a country house is not the only dwelling of its owners.
A small country house is most often a place of rest. Therefore, you can safely experiment on the interior design of a country house. This is a place for relaxation and creativity.
Fatigue is relieved by variety. Therefore, the style of the interior of a country house should be as different as possible from the style of a city apartment. If an apartment mobilizes internal forces, then a country house is designed to restore these forces, outside the city we draw energy from nature, from the earth and air. Photos of the interiors of country houses on our website demonstrate a variety of styles of country houses. It can be classic style, Bavarian style, minimalism, fusion or Russian manor.
A feature of the interior of a small country house is the struggle with small space. This is a fight for light. For this reason, the window becomes the central design element. Natural light is extremely important for creating volume in a room. The use of impressive chandeliers is undesirable in small rooms.
It is better to use local lights. Proper spot lighting will help to give the interior a feeling of comfort. The use of a light palette in the interior also allows you to visually expand the space. However, the dark woody tones of the stain give the room a cosiness. Therefore, balance is important. Furniture should also emphasize the open space of the room. The second source of light and heat in the house is a fireplace or stove. The main metaphysics of a country house is a warm hearth. The source of fire always unites family members around itself. The living room with a fireplace becomes the central room of a country house. Around it, further interior planning is unfolding.
Interior styles of a country house
The idea of warmth and light in the design of a country house is argued by natural materials in the decoration. Even if the design is made in a modern style, the materials are still as close to natural sound as possible. As, for example, this is implemented in our project "House with an openwork partition made of wood.
" Soft plastic, textiles, an abundance of wood, the absence of chrome-plated metal, floral decor, an emphasis on natural light create the effect of naturalness and lightness. Meanwhile, the most common styles in country interiors are natural: country, provence, chalet, Norman style, neoclassic, various ethnic options. Recently, the “Russian estate” style has become popular. Our project "Small Wooden House in Russian Style" is a perfect reproduction of this trend. Involvement in interior design of antiques and Russian vintage items creates a unique atmosphere of the Chekhov era. Floral curtains on wide windows, aged tiles, bronze plumbing, an abundance of fresh flowers and drawings recreate a sense of pre-revolutionary serenity.
Natural natural simplicity relaxes. Proximity to the ground relieves urban stress. The abundance of air adjusts in a positive way. Therefore, no matter what style you use, it is these moments that need to be emphasized: naturalness, solidity, in harmony with airiness.
Such a natural symphony is ideally obtained when the designer takes part in the design and construction of the house. A lot depends on the layout. If it was not possible to achieve harmony at the planning stage, then finishing takes on the main role. Natural materials (stone, ceramic, wood) can be freely mixed with plastic and laminate. Country style allows you to make such experiments with materials. Country life does not imply strict observance of the canons. The design of a country house is an image of a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle.
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Cottage in Saltykovka for a large family (32 photos)
Type: Private Object: House Small house Total area: 350 sq.m.
Concept
Designer Natalya Maslova built a large family house on a plot near Moscow, which has belonged to her family for several generations, which reminds of the old way of life and brings back to childhood. “The house in Saltykovka is a dacha where my great-grandmother used to live,” recalls the designer.
– Since then, a lot has changed: the house was divided into two families and came to a state that could not be restored. And no matter how hard it was, we nevertheless decided to demolish the old wooden house and build a new, brick one, with all modern technical achievements in its place. But to preserve in its appearance the spirit of this place, which I remembered and loved from childhood.
The nostalgic style of the house was also influenced by its location: the house is located in the countryside and is surrounded by old country houses - a classic holiday village with streets named after great Russian composers. During construction, the designer tried to preserve the old trees and the general, familiar layout of the site as much as possible. The old apple tree, planted at the beginning of the century, remains, and a cherry alley has been added to it, which leads to the wing-workshop of Natalya's father, a famous artist and sculpture. They are complemented by lush lilacs, peonies and phloxes - traditional "country" flowers.
Built of brick, with brick internal partitions, it looks solid, and although the owners themselves affectionately call it a dacha, it is intended for permanent residence. Natalya's parents live here all year round, and on weekends and holidays, as before, the whole big family gathers.
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Small house in the forest (19 photos)
Type: Private Object: Small house House Total area: 160 sq.m.
Concept
Designers Natalia Yung and Svetlana Ozerova love to work in the context of history and culture, they have great respect for the Russian heritage, they value antiques and handicrafts. Therefore, when they got to work a small two-story house located on the edge of the forest, they immediately felt its potential. Spruces and pines, harvests of honey mushrooms and porcini mushrooms, large walking forest paths with ferns and hazels, meadows with fragrant herbs and two ponds with geese and swans in the neighborhood - all this reminded them of the works of the famous Russian illustrators of children's fairy tales: Bilibin and Vasnetsov.
Moreover, the customers dreamed of an interior with a warm and joyful atmosphere, so a little folklore motifs, traditional handicraft items and author's ceramics made it possible to create a modern space with vivid imagery and make a fairy tale part of the family's daily life.
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House Deltaplan near Minsk (20 photos)
Type: Private Object: Small house House Dacha Guest house Total area: 160 sq.m.
Concept
The idea of a modern frame house, which can be built in two months, came to architect Alexander Kratovich a long time ago. A one-story compact building with a laconic architecture and plywood walls, which, like shutters, move along monorails along the main and rear facades and unite the house into a continuous volume, inspired Alexander, a regular customer who dreamed of a guest house-dacha in nature, by the lake.
He wanted the building to be used for recreation all year round, and nature and interior to smoothly flow into each other through panoramic windows and open passages.
The foundation of the house is simplified - slab-monolithic, which made it possible to speed up work, abandon geology and give a guarantee against any deformations, both ground and structural. The structure is made of plywood frames (to facilitate construction and ease of assembly), which is why during assembly the house looked like a dinosaur skeleton. Facade cladding is made of plywood, plywood panels move on rails, they completely cover the central open courtyard and protect from the sun. The plywood tinting refers to the color of a traditional Belarusian rural house: dark gray with a malachite pattern of wood texture. “We experimented with the color of plywood, looked for color and tone, settled on Remmers anthracite impregnation, no one expected that it would give such a beautiful pattern from the plywood texture, since it looks different on wood, not so interesting,” the architect notes.
Mineral wool boards 300 mm thick are used as insulation, and the house is heated by an electric boiler with a water coolant that distributes heat through the pipes of the heating floor.
Everything is simple, logical and maximally functional!
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White house on a hillside (23 photos)
Type: Private Object: House Small house Total area: 280 sq.m.
Concept
For a young family, architects Dmitry and Alexandra Chashchina designed and built a minimalist country house with an outdoor pool on the site. The house is located in the Rostov region, on the edge of a new village, surrounded by picturesque southern fields. The natural landscape of the site with a height difference of 2 meters largely determined the multi-level architecture of the building. At the top level there is a garage and a carport with a canopy, behind which a mini-sports field with a basketball hoop is hidden in the depths.
The residential part of the house is located below the slope. A floating staircase with stone steps leads to the main entrance, and the entrance group itself is marked by a massive canopy with active geometry.
One-story L-shaped house built on a strip foundation of ceramic blocks and is a composition of simple white volumes. The texture of natural wood contrasts with the white walls: thermowood accent finishing of facades, dark slats of voluminous decorative portals. teak deck decking. Behind the house there is a lounge area with an outdoor pool: a barbecue hearth, along with sofas around the perimeter, is "drowned" into the podium and is on the same line with the pool, divided into a swimming pool and a jacuzzi.
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Cozy cottage with a view of the mountains (21 photos)
Type: Private Object: Dacha House Small house Total area: 130 sq.m.
Concept
A married couple from Nizhny Novgorod with three small children and a cat dreamed of a house in Sochi, a kind of dacha where they could spend their holidays and, in the future, retire. For these purposes, the customers chose a small two-story house with stunning natural views.
Built into the mountain slope, the modern building with panoramic windows and rustic-style wooden trim was designed by the architect Alexander Podrepny, and the interior design was done by the designer Zhanna Navolotskaya.
Like the clients, she is from Nizhniy Novgorod and she worked on the project remotely. All furniture and finishing materials were ordered remotely, contractors from Sochi were engaged in individual products and construction work, with whom the designer regularly held planning meetings online. But the main difficulty was not even in the distance, but in time: the construction of the house and all the repairs were carried out in 9 months! The foundation was laid in April, and the family already celebrated the New Year in a new house.
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Wooden house with laconic decor (16 photos)
Type: Private Object: Guest house Small house Total area: 266 sq.m.
Concept
A one-story wooden guest house with a sauna complex and large terraces was built in the Odintsovo district according to the project of architect Tatyana Derbilova, a specialist in designing wooden houses made of timber and logs.
The interiors of the house, as well as the decoration of the facades and the design of the terraces, were handled by the architect-designer Natalia Suslina. Thanks to the fact that she joined at the construction stage of the building, we managed to create a harmonious interior for family recreation and leisure and meet the record deadlines: three months from a design project to a housewarming party.
The clients, a married couple with two teenage daughters, wanted a modern and trendy interior that was different from the traditional idea of a small wooden house. With the latest materials in decoration, with furniture and sanitary ware from the latest collections. The difficulty was that the guest house was built on a habitable site, in its very depths behind the main house. There were no access roads, and the timber had to be carefully carried and assembled by hand, without the use of special equipment. This feature of the installation was known in advance, so the project was already adapted at the factory for assembly without lifting equipment.
Channels for hidden electrical wiring (lighting and sockets) were laid inside the beam with a large margin in quantity, and only on external wooden poles it was necessary to open the wiring. This helped to avoid associations with retro style and create a modern wooden house with laconic decor.
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One-storey house on the bank of the Akhtuba River (21 photos)
Type: Private Object: House Small house Total area: 200 sq.m.
Concept
A modern one-story house with an area of 200 meters is located on the banks of the Akhtuba River in the village of Kilyakovka, Volgograd Region. Its owners, a married couple with two children, are adherents of minimalist architecture. They built a house with high ceilings, large spaces and panoramic windows overlooking the water surface according to the author's design of a local architect, and for interior design they invited architects Ekaterina and Viktor Grunin (Inroom Studio bureau).
The task was clearly formulated: to create a calm, functional space not overloaded with details, where you can relax from the bustle of the city and enjoy the beauty of nature. “The protagonist of this house is nature itself, which changes its appearance depending on the season and penetrates the interior through the panoramic windows. Therefore, when choosing finishing materials, we relied on natural textures - wood, stone, leather. This made it possible to create a modern interior with a relaxing atmosphere that is in complete harmony with the environment outside the window,” the authors of the project note.
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Modern house on the edge of the forest (23 photos)
Type: Private Object: House Small house Total area: 220 sq.m.
Concept
Architect Dmitry Khanin built a two-story house on the edge of the forest, which seamlessly combines architecture, interior and landscape.
The house is located in the cottage village "Stanovlyanka", not far from Yekaterinburg. The customers bought the site closest to the forest and set the task of designing a two-story cottage for the seasonal residence of a family of four. In order to reveal the house to nature as much as possible, the architect suggested using corner glazing.
The corner glass bay window became a continuation of the main square volume and gave dynamics to the look of the house. In support of it, an original solution for the central entrance appeared: a decorative rack structure, located at an angle, performing the function of a visor. The sharp architecture is emphasized by the contrasting finish of the facades with white decorative plaster and tinted thermal board.
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Glulam house with dynamic shapes (16 photos)
Type: Private Object: House Guest house Small house Total area: 185 sq.m.
Concept
One-story house made of glued laminated timber with an area of 185 sq.
m. The customer of designer Ekaterina Borisova-Shiyan conceived it as a multifunctional space where you can organize a noisy celebration with a lot of friends, accommodate guests who stayed overnight or relax in private company after walking through the forest. He chose a picturesque site: only forest, silence and clean air.
The house itself was built comfortable and environmentally friendly - with large windows that give a lot of light and allow you to admire the natural landscape from any room, a luxurious double-height space and a compact attic. “When developing a design project, we wanted to link the interior with the exterior, emphasize the simplicity and clarity of the architectural appearance of the building, and most importantly, present the materials so that their textures and natural beauty are gradually revealed and create an interesting and quiet visual environment,” says Ekaterina, the author of the project. Borisova-Shiyan.
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Minimalist villa in the Rostov region (19 photos)
Type: Private Object: House Small house Total area: 260 sq.
m.
Concept
For regular customers - a young family with three children - architect Alexei Aladashvili designed and decorated a house in the spirit of a minimalist Mediterranean villa. The white two-story building is located in the Rostov region, near the lake, surrounded by picturesque southern nature. The idea to build a house in the style of minimalism came to the customers after they lived in a rented villa with modern architecture in Spain.
They turned to the architect with the task of recreating the atmosphere of the modern Spanish coast. Simple geometry, understandable volumes, white stucco in the facades and minimalist, but filled with color and natural textures, interiors - these were their main wishes.
A two-storey house with a flat roof was built according to a fixed formwork system on a strip foundation. A veranda with a summer kitchen adjoins the main living volume, oriented towards the courtyard. In front of it is designed an outdoor pool with a relaxation area.
The architectural rhythm is set by large planes, accentuated by white plaster and dark porcelain stoneware. The windows, including panoramic ones, have an ultraviolet coating that protects from the sun, the frames are made of dark aluminum and well emphasize the expressive plasticity of the facade.
“A huge advantage of the project is its location: the first line, by the lake. We oriented the house to the lake as much as possible, designed the volume so that a wonderful natural view opens from each window,” says the architect.
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Interior design of a small house - ideas for your own small cottage (52 photos)
We all dream of a spacious home with many rooms lined with beautiful furniture. But how to create a modern interior in a small house? In spacious mansions it is convenient to receive guests, hold parties and live with a large family. But what if in reality the size of your house is far from ideal, and you are the owner of a small or even small house?
The right choice of furniture, room zoning, planning will help to solve this problem.
By combining all the components, you get a home that is not too spacious, but cozy, which has space for various activities in a small area.
Contents
- Small house interior - general tips
- Video: interior and exterior of a small house
- Bedroom design in a small house
- Kitchen interior in a small house
- Bathroom and its design in small houses
- Living room interior for a small cottage
- Combining living room with kitchen - a solution for small houses
- Living room and bedroom together in a small house
- Workspace in the living room to save space in the house
- Functional furniture for interiors of small houses
- Multifunctional beds in the design of cottages
- Storage of things in a small house
- Zoning in a modern interior of a small house
- Place under the stairs - we use it properly
- Photos of the interiors of small and very small houses
- Photos of the interiors of small wooden houses
- Interiors of small one-story houses
Interior of a small house - general tips so as to fit everything you need for a comfortable life, and at the same time get free, bright and spacious rooms.
There are two main principles here: - Avoid extra . Do not place in a small house something that you can do without. Let's say you have to forget about the gym and instead allocate a place in the corner for an exercise bike. Down with bulky walls, huge sofas and other things that only take up space. And get rid of what you have not used for years - you will see for yourself how much more free space you will have.
- Multipurpose . The same room can be used for different purposes, and for a small house - this is the only possible option. Think in advance about how to combine a kitchen or bedroom with a living room, where to allocate a dining area instead of a separate dining room, where there will be a nursery and how to arrange a workplace so that it takes up a minimum of space. Below are detailed tips for the most popular options.
Video: interior and exterior of a small house
You can also add a second tier to a one-story small house by placing it above the kitchen set - it is very easy to create a sleeping place or a relaxation area for a teenager or yourself. A little secret: if you leave the gable ceiling - the roof, then there will be more space on this second tier. At the end of the article you will find some photos of a similar interior in a small space.
Small house bedroom design
The most iconic place in your home, where you fall asleep and wake up. It is in the bedroom that we restore strength after a hard day. Of course, it is much more pleasant to spend evening and night hours on a comfortable bed in a room where it is possible to arrange all the necessary things.
Even a small bedroom can meet all the requirements of the owners, the main thing is to equip it correctly.
If the room is large enough to accommodate only a bed, take care of hanging cabinets.
They will replace your bedside tables. But the less distracting things in the bedroom, the better you can relax in it.
If you have a little more free space, give up an oversized bed in favor of a medium size. The space you save can be filled with additional storage space. In small apartments, this place is always not enough.
Bedroom in a small houseKitchen interior in a small house
Cooking is essential even if there is no space at all. With a modest size kitchen space, try to use every centimeter. Choose a kitchen wall so that each cabinet performs its functions as much as possible.
An example of kitchen design in the interior of a small house If there is no separate room for the kitchen, any free space will help you out. Use the passageway when leaving the house in order to place the most necessary kitchen attributes. Go beyond cabinets, hanging shelves and railings are great helpers in a limited space.
If there is very little space, then you will have to give up the kitchen table. But if the size of the kitchen allows you to place a table, be sure to use it. The table is better to purchase a small size, occupying a minimum of space.
Placement of a table in the kitchen of a small houseBathroom and its design in small houses
Having a room for taking water procedures is, first of all, a necessity. Having a minimum of space, you can create a relaxing atmosphere. It is important not to overdo it with the use of furniture, in favor of small but pleasant accessories that create the right mood. Even with a minimum of space, you can have everything you need for hygiene procedures.
In a small house, the bathroom is not likely to be large. And there are not so many places to store bath accessories in a modest dwelling. Use every inch of space you have. Built-in shelves, racks, bathroom furniture will help you out.
Many manufacturers now offer convenient and space-saving solutions, such as a space-saving shelving unit above the toilet.
Living room interior for a small cottage
In small houses, there is usually no separate room for receiving guests and family gatherings. If you have a living room in your house, consider yourself very lucky. Perhaps your home is not so small. Usually, when planning space, you have to combine the living room and other rooms.
Combining a living room with a kitchen - a solution for small houses
This method of planning is popular already because it is very convenient to combine a dining area with a seating area.
To save space, ditch the dining table in favor of a small coffee table. Gathering at the family table will become problematic, but it will save you space and not complicate your meal. You can place several small tables at once next to the sofa, for all family members and friends.
Combination of living room and kitchen in a small house Combining the kitchen and living room, make sure there is enough space to accommodate and relax all family members.
Be sure to make sure that the whole room is made in a common style. If there is enough space, you can use the makeshift living room to store some large items, such as a bicycle.
Living room and bedroom together in a small house
Of course, the bedroom is a secluded place. But if it is the only room in the house, then you will have to receive guests there too. Make sure that in addition to the bed, in such a room there is furniture for their placement.
Divide the space so that the guest area does not interfere with the place to sleep. In the interior of the living room, it is traditionally customary to use a TV. Make sure that his presence does not distract you while preparing for bed. It has long been known that installing a TV in the bedroom is not a good idea.
An example of delimitation of space in the bedroom of a small house Designers suggest making such rooms in soft, calm colors. The predominance of bright colors and the abundance of accessories, typical for living rooms, will prevent you from getting ready for sleep and relaxing in such a bedroom.
An excellent solution for the interior of a small house.
Workplace in the living room to save space in the house
It is not uncommon for small houses to combine a place for guests and an office. Now people often take work home and they need a workplace.
The solution is not difficult to find - place a small desktop in the corner of the room. Choose a bright spot near a window. Pay attention to the fact that the furniture in the work area matches the style of the living room. From some furniture manufacturers, you can immediately choose a ready-made set.
Designing a workplace in a small houseA good way to save space is to find a living room wall with a built-in work desk. So you will find not only a compact desktop, but also an interesting design solution for the interior.
Built-in work desk to decorate the interior of a small houseFunctional furniture for interiors of small houses
If the rooms are disastrously small, the right furniture will help you to rationally use the space.
There is a wide choice of storage systems, as well as pieces of furniture that carry several functions at once.
Multifunctional beds in cottage design
In small houses, where one room performs several functions at once, various types of pull-out beds are indispensable. By placing such a bed, you will free up space for other furniture in the room.
It is not uncommon to find beds that come out of a podium where a small table can be placed. The beds hidden in the wardrobes are also interesting.
For efficient use of space, use beds that also provide storage space. Such beds will serve as an original interior solution for small rooms. There is a bed in the upper part of the bed, and the lower part is used as a wardrobe or a TV stand.
Functional bed in the interior of a small houseStorage in a small house
Storage is a problem in houses of all sizes. But in a small dwelling it rises especially sharply. Manufacturers of furniture and interior accessories are ready to offer you a variety of solutions.
Use all available space in a small bedroom. Replace a bulky wardrobe with a wardrobe system. You can combine it yourself, based on your needs. An ordinary curtain will help to hide dresses from prying eyes. It will also serve as an additional decor.
Storing clothes in a small houseIf there is no space at all, install a clothes rail. Depending on the needs, it can be double or even triple. It will take up little space, but you can place everything you need right in the bedroom.
In a small house, rails are ideal for storing clothesGive up the abundance of cabinets and chests of drawers in favor of a rack. You can choose the sizes yourself. Such furniture will decorate the room at the same time, and will help to rationally organize the storage of your clothes, books, documents and souvenirs. For convenience, use special boxes for storing things in racks.
Shelving is perfect for storing various things in a small houseZoning in a modern interior of a small house
Having only one room at your disposal, you can turn it into several different rooms at once, the main thing is to properly zone the space.
The easiest way to divide a room into zones is to install shelving. With their help, you can easily distinguish between a living area and a recreation area so that there is a feeling of two different rooms. The rack itself, in turn, will serve to decorate the room and store the necessary things.
Make your bed more private with special curtains or screens. Fence off the bed with their help, thus secluding him.
There are many ways to zone a space and decorate it at the same time. Install a podium with a bed in the recess of the wall, as if separating this area. If there is very little space, place the bed under the ceiling. This way you will create an impromptu second floor for the bedroom. Place a work or play space under the bed.
Nowhere to place the desktop? Put it in the closet. The idea is both practical and original. Such a cabinet can be installed in a room or corridor and occupy a minimum of space. In addition to the table, shelves and cabinets filled with papers and writing accessories will fit in the closet.
Place under the stairs - put it to good use
If your house has a staircase, you have an unusual extra storage space. Under the stairs you can place: a work area, a dressing room, a bathroom and even a kitchen. Such a move looks creative and not beaten.
Even if your dreams of a large spacious house for the whole family are still just dreams, don't worry. Modern fashion in interior design allows you to beautifully, comfortably and, most importantly, practically equip even the most modest home.
Photos of the interiors of small and very small houses
Someone is lucky to build a hefty mansion, but someone simply does not have such an opportunity, and they have to save money and buy a small cottage or a small house. And there are those who don’t need large spaces at all - they feel comfortable living in a small “mink”, perhaps built with their own hands or created or old trailers or some cheap materials.
Let's look at similar interiors.
Photo of the interior of a small wooden house
You can easily build a small wooden house with your own hands - it does not require too many materials, as well as free space. By the way, you can build it not only for yourself, but also as an additional building on the site. After that, you can use it as a guest house, so that it would be convenient for friends who came to visit or stay overnight, and for you to sleep comfortably where no one will bother you. And the interior of a small wooden house can be the simplest - use wooden furniture, functional ideas for storing small things, textiles for comfort and bright accessories - to place accents in the design.
A small wooden house built by oneself and its interiorInteriors of small one-story houses
For a small one-story house, we can offer one idea that will save space - this is to create a small second tier above the kitchen or living room and place a sleeping place on it - you don’t even have to put a bed there, it’s enough to get by with one mattress, add cotton bedding and fluffy skins to create coziness - it can also be used as a place to relax, and since this is not a full-fledged second floor, it can be done in a one-story house - see photo.
