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36 Desk Ideas Perfect for Small Spaces

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Updated on 02/01/23

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Whether you moved your work from an office to your home or just need a place to web-surf, pay bills, or scan emails, you will be more productive with a well-designed office workspace. But what if you don't have room for an actual home office? It won't be a problem if you're equipped with smart desk ideas for small spaces.

To offer you inspiration, here are some great small space solutions that'll creatively turn corners, nooks, and unexpected areas into suitable workspaces.

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Looking for small home office ideas? For many people working from home, the rough and ready remote setup is far from ideal. Particularly if you only have a tiny box room or – worse – a corner of a room to work with. 

But just because space is short, that doesn't mean you can't create a fab home office idea that's suited to your needs. Set up correctly, anywhere can become a centre of professional excellence and achievement. Whether that's an alcove in a living room, a dressing table that doubles as a desk in a bedroom, or even a flip up table in a hallway.  Or, creating a properly set up office is one of the best spare room ideas around.

Allowing you to be more productive, without poor posture or eye strain, be inspired by these stylish and space-efficient solutions.

Small home office ideas to squeeze into tight spaces

1. Create a flip-down office space in the hallway

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Not just an entry-point into the home, hallways are a great location for small home office ideas. This design by Carpetright uses a flip-down wall desk design and is painted in line with the half and half wall decor idea.

When not in use, the desk can be packed away and used as a shelving idea for displaying books, plants and other homewares.

The spotty carpet in this scheme creates interest and a soft texture underfoot for comfortable working. 

2. Sneak a small office idea into a cupboard

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Most of us had spent a lot of time in our homes recently. Because of this, we've looked at ways to de-clutter our spaces and get rid of things we don't need - including clothes that don't fit (thanks UberEats!).

So if you have spare small closet ideas that were considering taking to your recycling center, turn them into a small home office idea instead.

Create this look using an IKEA MICKE desk which fits just about anywhere in the home.

3. Create a bright space in a period living room

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Carve out a spot in a period living room for work by zoning the space with a panel of color – in this case a stimulating blue. A bureau is a desk idea that suits an older property, with the added benefit that your work surface folds up to hide any reminders of work life after office hours. 

This design mixes up old and new with a fun twist by bringing together a gallery wall idea, painted light fixtures, colorful busts and bright upholstery. 

4. Hide your office in a wardrobe

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Who would've thought that small home office ideas and shoe storage ideas could go hand in hand (or should that be foot in foot?).

In this idea by IKEA , a tiny floating desk sits above a footwear rack, utilizing every inch of space. The small black lamp with a flexible cable design works to provide ample task lighting when you need a bright boost.

When showing off your apartment or house to guests, simply draw the curtain to hide away this remote working space. Carrie Bradshaw would love it...

5. Color coordinate your furniture in a mixed-use space

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In today's modern world with fixed office locations and cheap co-working spaces, it's rare that anyone has a dedicated home office space.

So if you're suddenly having to shoehorn a small home office idea into your living room, don't let it stick out like a sore thumb.

Inspired by the living room colors, this office uses three single unit drawer ideas in teal, white and black to create cohesion. It also uses the same leafy living room wallpaper idea to create a seamless space.

Let's not forget that plants also play a huge role in making this office space feel homely and healthy. Distributed across the lounge and working area, they help to create an organic atmosphere which promotes well-being.

6. Create an office in a guest bedroom

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Let's face it, our guest room ideas are not going to be used to host 365 days a year. Most of the time, they are used as a place to hang laundry on a clothes horse, or as a walk-in closet or – realistically – a dumping ground for miscellaneous bits and bobs.

So turning this room into a small home office should be a breeze. Using a sofa bed, you can chop and change the function of this room.

The 2-in-1 furniture means you can either use it as a casual seating area for working or a comfy sleep spot for friends and family.

7. Incorporate a floating desk and shelf scheme

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If you've only got a cozy nook, corner or awkward alcove, floating desks and shelving ideas can provide you with a sufficient setup to work from home.

Shop for the best office chairs and create this workspace near a windowsill to take advantage of natural lighting. This location will also prove handy as another space to pop books, notepads or a cup of coffee on.

8. Create an office in the hallway 

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We've covered flip-down hallway office ideas, but how about something a little more permanent?

This small home office idea takes utilizes the length of a hallway wall to maximize the horizontal space you have.

This is a great setup for couples or siblings who don't mind working in close proximity. However, carefully considered hallway lighting ideas will be all important, particularly if the space doesn't get good natural light. 

'Always have at least two sources of light,' says Danetti stylist, Jess Contomichalos. 'A main light and a desk or floor lamp. Task lighting is very important if you're going to be at your desk for long periods.' 

Amy Cutmore, tech expert at Real Homes, adds: 'make sure you include a mix of overhead lights in the form of spots or a run of pendants, and task lighting by way of adjustable wall sconces or lamps. '

9. Unleash your inner Potter with an under stairs office

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Fancy yourself a bit of a wizard when it comes to magicking up small home office ideas? Thankfully, this under the stairs design is a lot more relaxing than the Dudley's dorm for Harry Potter!

Making use of the under stair and adjacent wall, you'll have lots of room to be creative. A faux fur rug helps to break up and soften an engineered, laminate or real wood flooring design, zoning the office space to give it its own identity.

10. No office, no problem: create an office 'zone'

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Turn an area of your living room, guest bedroom or hallway into a small office using simple home office storage and an attractive office desk.

You can get desks in every size and style, so it is not hard to find unobtrusive office furniture that will match your room and your existing furnishings.

'Put your desk in front of a window to stimulate you as you work, as a view is always better than a blank wall,' recommends Danetti's Jess Contomichalos. 'If you don't have a window, never face a blank wall. Instead put up shelves so that you can introduce some accessories and plants to give that wall interest at depth.'

11. Try a desk that's also a dressing table

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When space is at a premium, it’s difficult (if not impossible) to be able to dedicate a whole room to a home office, so it’s worth thinking about how you can create multiple uses for your space. Here, it's achieved with a Mid-century style desk in a vintage-feel bedroom – the perfect homework.

Guest room ideas are great place to start as they are frequented less often. You could add a small desk and sleek chair that won’t be obtrusive should you have guests come to stay.

Add shelves above the desk area, and invest in some matching storage files to keep your work materials organised and avoid any embarrassment should you have any surprise visitors.

When it comes to multi-purpose furniture, a desk could easily double as a dressing table in a master suite with the addition of a freestanding mirror.

12. Pick a space-saving all-in-one desk and storage

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This is another great option for multifunctional spaces. Fill a wall with modular shelving including a desk.

To make the space feel less utilitarian, keep office supplies in pretty storage boxes, and use the shelves to display your favorite possessions too.

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Space is often tight in a children's bedroom. To save floor space in a kids' bedroom idea, using the area under a bunk bed for a desk.

It is the perfect place for a homework station too!

14. Make the most of underused spaces

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No one said that home offices had to be self-contained spaces. So thinking outside of the four walls concept is a great small home office idea!

If you have any wasted space (under stairs, large landings, hallways, kitchens or dining rooms), this could be the ideal place for your home office.

You could even consider using a wall paint idea, flooring or rugs to zone the different elements of the space so it feels more intentional than makeshift.

15. Build an alcove office

Alcoves are another commonly underused space.

Sometimes too small for a wardrobe, TV stand or chest of drawers, if you can't squeeze in a small desk, you can easily use the walls to support a work surface and create an alcove office.

16. Consider hideaway options

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If you don’t want your small home office area to be visible 24/7, then consider what you can create behind closed doors.

This hideaway approach will be a bespoke option, but it would be perfect for those who hate clutter, or those who only occasionally need a home office set-up, and will help maintain the clean lines of contemporary spaces.

It'll look particular good as a small apartment decorating idea where you don't want your workspace to dominate the floorplan.

17. Create an 'invisible' office in an open-plan room

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If you want your small home office space to be unobtrusive, a glass desk is a great option that will seemingly disappear when not in use. You could paint your desk or use coloured or patterned contact paper (there are some great marble-effect contact papers available) to give your desk an individual look that complements your existing decor. Spray paint is also a great way to ensure any new home office elements work with your existing space.

18. Go for a slimline desk

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Plenty of desks incorporate storage, but in a small space you will want to find a slimline one which doesn't dominate the space.

Go for a console desk with shallow desks right under the table top, or pillar storage in place of legs. You should also look for cable channels to hide unsightly wires away.

And, to create the illusion of space, don't stick anything to the walls. Instead, a chalkboard wall idea is a great resource to ensure you don't waste paper or post-it notes.

19. Or choose a bureau for an all-in-one office

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Stick a small bureau in the corner of your bedroom, in the hallway or under the stairs and voila, you've got yourself an instant, traditional home office design idea.

This one from Cotswold Co . has plenty of desk space for a laptop, pigeon holes for storing the essentials, plus a really spacious cupboard underneath. The best part is once you are done working you can fold the desk away to save on even more space. 

20. Use dead space to create a small home office

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Those strange ‘dead’ spaces we all have in our homes – next to the wardrobe, under the stairs, alcoves beside the fire – are all potential temporary (or maybe permanent) office spaces.

When looking at how to create an alcove office - it couldn't be easier! This spot next to this window is perfect, you just need it to be wide enough to squeeze in a desk! 

Add in a stool, desk lamp and some cozy carpet (this one is called Twickenham ), and you are good to go! 

21.

Get creative with your storage 

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Yes that is an ottoman being used as home office storage!

 If your home office is just your kitchen table but you still need space to keep your papers, stationery and tech, using bedroom storage ideas that can just sit at the end of your bed is an easy solution.

Just fill it with desk organizers and use the lid to pop your notes and calendar. 

22. Add a warm glow with metallic paint 

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Metallic paint will help a small space feel larger because it bounces light around. it has come on leaps and bounds and this Striking shade from Crown has great coverage.

Use it to zone a wall that you can pop your desk against and create a pinboard for inspirational images and quotes. 

The calming blush colour works really well with metallic – accessorize with gold, silver and pink stationery to tie the two shades together.

What's the best color to paint a small home office?

"If you have a small, dark office, why not embrace it, and play to its strengths. ', says Helen Shaw UK marketing director, Benjamin Moore .

'Incorporating a rich, bold paint color is a fool-proof way to create instant character, taking a small space from drab to stylish.'

'Dark colors cleverly absorb the light of a space, making the division between walls appear blurred.'

'This ‘blurred edges’ effect adds depth and dimension to a room, making the space appear larger, rather than more cramped as some may fear.'

Danetti's Jess Contomichalos has a different take. 'Choose soothing colors for the walls,' she says. 'Pale warm neutrals or greys are the perfect backdrop for a working environment that doesn't jar with your home. 

How do I set up an office in a small space?

Just how big! 60 Tiny Country House Ideas

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If all your savings have gone to a summer cottage, and building a dream house is not yet affordable, you can buy a temporary hut - a mini-house for builders. But do not make a sad face: even such housing in the format of a change house or a trailer can be equipped to the envy of neighbors.

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Less meters - more than a window

Windows of non-standard sizes, as if by magic, turn any change house into a fashionable mini-house. Firstly, the illumination is good for the interior: it looks more respectable. Secondly, the opening space outside the window eliminates the tightness of the room. Structurally, these can be various options: a window to the floor, a narrow tall one, a long wide one, an angular one - all options are good.

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Sliding structures look especially advantageous in a small house. They are more expensive than ordinary windows, but they bring more joy. This is both a window and a door, and a way to turn the room into an open veranda in good weather - you can enjoy the warmth of the sun and fresh air without getting up from the sofa.

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In this project, the door folds like an accordion, and does not slide like in a closet. The most ergonomic option for a tiny front allows you to open it completely.

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Spectacular full-wall windows have their drawbacks. For example, there is nowhere to put additional furniture. Every centimeter counts, and then the whole wall flies out of the plan. If space along the walls is of fundamental importance to you, make tall narrow windows from floor to ceiling. They look original, increase the space in all directions, and take up nothing useful area. In this project, the vertical window opens unusually (window down) so that the bedroom is better ventilated in the evenings.

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Another inconvenience of panoramic windows is that you find yourself in a shop window. If binoculars flashed on a neighbor's plot, and you are not yet walking around the house in your underwear, this can be frustrating. If you don’t want to flaunt your life, choose wide, long windows right up to the ceiling. The illumination area is the same as with a high narrow window, but only stars will look into it. If you place light windows around the perimeter of the entire room, you can also visually raise the ceiling.

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A more radical solution is a skylight. If it is gable, you can even replace the whole slope with large glass (polycarbonate, plexiglass). Modern technologies make such designs practical and safe. If the roof is flat, skylights or skylights will help out. Along with the original lighting design, you will receive windows in those places in the house where the flow of light is most appropriate.

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Another option to protect the translucent walls and add privacy is to cover the glass with louvres. This design does not need to be installed and removed, it works all the time, creating diffused lighting inside.

Built-in furniture

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Old furniture from a city apartment, or those bought on occasion at a sale, may be too bulky for a small house. In terms of ergonomics, built-in furniture is the best option for a compact space. So you will not let a single centimeter go to waste, and you will get a solid interior. From: The Tiny Tack House - Find original interior design photos: living rooms Furniture in a country house is better to make transforming: folding tables, beds with built-in storage space. All wooden surfaces must be treated with an antiseptic from bugs and mold.

Mezzanine bed

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One of the most exciting tasks in furnishing a miniature country house is finding a place for a bed. She is everywhere! The right move in a limited space: raise the bed to the very ceiling by building a mezzanine.

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To prevent the ceiling from pressing, arrange small windows around the perimeter of the mezzanine or paint it in light colors.

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If you have a flat ceiling, or it is difficult to install a ceiling under the roof, you can build a second floor, like a bunk bed. Under such a bedroom will fit a kitchen, a sofa or a desk.

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A small wardrobe can also be placed on the mezzanine. It is unlikely that you will store evening dresses here, but there is enough space for summer clothes and clean linen.

Drawers under the bed

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If you don't like sleeping under the ceiling, try combining the bed with a wardrobe. It can be a wall-to-wall constructive podium with storage boxes inside, or it can be just drawers or even baskets located under the bed.

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A narrow single bed can be placed on a built-in chest. It's easy to make one yourself. If the finished mattresses do not fit in size, you can cut it out of foam rubber.

Bed on chest of drawers

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If there are still not enough drawers, the bed can be raised even higher. There are no rules of decency here. Just provide steps or, at worst, a stool.

Hammock

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A hammock is certainly no substitute for a normal bed. But you can place an overnight comrade there or just relax after weeding the beds. Its advantage is mobility. Not needed - shook out a friend, rolled up, removed.

Window sill table

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A small kitchen table is a great replacement for the windowsill: cooking in the light is more pleasant, and the window looks more presentable.

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A narrow dining table can be placed along the wall.

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Legs are an optional element of such a table if it is attached to the wall like a shelf. On the contrary, due to their absence, the table will look lighter and occupy less territory.

Worktop shelves

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A writing or dining table can be converted into additional storage space by making a double top with lintels. It turns out narrow shelves, like holes for drawers. In such cells it is convenient to store books, documents, collectible Chateau Margaux 1979 and every little thing.

Side table

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Turned on its side and placed on casters, the U-shaped structure becomes a sofa table. It can be used as a magazine and even a dining room. It does not take up space in the house, it conveniently moves along the sofa or bed.

Foldable Furniture

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Built-in or store-bought, folding furniture is always a good solution for a small space. Folding chairs can be hung on the wall.

Author: Eckalizzi Design - Browse interior design photos: bedrooms The door of a narrow wall cabinet leans down on a folding support, and turns into a small table.

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There are several dozen designs of sofas that turn into a bed. There are also very simple country options that you can do yourself.

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A more original design is a folding bed that folds out like a shelf in a compartment. In the same way, you can make a folding table and seats.

Drawers and Shelves

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Even a small temporary home has somewhere to store things. If you still have space under the ceiling (and you would never agree to sleep there), make a mezzanine shelf for large things. The house will immediately cease to resemble a barn.

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If the ceiling is low, you can install small storage cabinets around the ceiling, like in a trailer. The space will not suffer much, and food and small items will always be at hand.

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Feel free to mount the shelves on the gable - you can push the whole library there.

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Long, narrow coasters can be stretched along the entire wall: this technique both looks impressive and creates perspective. It only seems that nothing will fit on a narrow shelf, in fact they are roomy.

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You can experiment with shelves, the main thing is that the functionality does not suffer. Make your own layout of elements, taking into account the dimensions of the things that you are going to put there.

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Use corners! The triangular shelves are amazingly capacious, but the corner still disappears. You can make a whole corner rack from floor to ceiling.

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If the height of the house allows, storage spaces can be arranged right in the floor. It makes sense to make such boxes hiding under the floor covering on the aisle in order to have quick access to them.

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Built-in wardrobes or shelving framing a window are very functional designs. So, the closet in the photo at the same time forms a small sofa, where you can sit with a book, and never get up until Sunday evening.

Finish. Visual Effects

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You can transform the interior of the change house with the help of decoration. Choose light colors to make the room appear bigger and brighter. Finish the floor, ceiling and walls in the same way - this technique visually blurs the boundaries between the planes, and the room seems more spacious.

Author: The Tiny Tack House - More design ideas: living rooms The floor can be accentuated. In this project, it is dark and glossy, which makes the room seem higher.

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However, the design of a small house does not have to be dry and minimalist. Here is an example of how you can mentally decorate a small bed with a tiny window. The bet is made on cold colors and the contrast of a small pattern with a plain field. The niche creates artificial depth: in fact, it takes up little space - just the width of the bed, but the contrastingly trimmed opening creates the effect of additional space in the room.

If you like small floral prints, feel free to decorate your box with them, but make sure that floral inserts are interspersed with large plain fields.

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Who said a small space isn't the place for drapes and shabby chic? In this microscopic house, all the walls are covered with white tulle. Tables, sofas and cabinets are wrapped in white fabrics - the hostess seems to live in a white cloud. Let's leave aside the practicality of such a palette, but let's say a few words about the great power of textiles. Light transparent fabrics give the room not only coziness, but also create the feeling that there is a lot of fresh air in the room.

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Curtains themselves are a very practical accessory for a small house. They successfully play the role of cabinet doors and interior partitions. Some areas have to be closed not only from prying eyes and the scorching sun, but also cut off from them the streams of cold air coming from the door.

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Hide the wires in the grooves of the wooden slats so that they are not an eyesore. Such a detail looks like an independent finish.

Stove inside and out

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A real fireplace can be equipped in a small garden house. True, you will have to take care of the chimney and fire safety. In this project, the owners laid out the corner with bricks - it heats up quickly when the fireplace is on, and cools down slowly. This is enough to live in a small house not only in summer, but also in winter.

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Metal potbelly stoves are a profitable solution for small spaces. They take up little space and do not require much effort during installation. From: Broken Arrow Workshop - Find original interior design photos: design ideas One wall is made common with the interior and it is better if it is stone or brick. In this case, the house receives heat, and you can enjoy the beauty of the burning flame on the terrace.

Toilet-bench

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Finally, what kind of country happiness without a separate bathroom? If there is no sewerage, you can use the dry closet. The best place for a toilet is at the narrow end wall of the room, the space is fenced off from the rest of the house with a curtain or wall.

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In this version, there is no extra seat, and the large lid prevents the spread of odors. When it is closed, the toilet turns into just a bench.

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And even in the case of the "toilet type toilet" everything can be interesting. This one, for example, is made from a cistern. Holes have been drilled in the top for ventilation.

Shower and bath

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Manufacturers of sanitary ware produce small sinks of various configurations, so you may well choose an option for a summer cottage. It is more difficult with a shower: a finished cabin will not fit here, but this is not necessary.

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The shower enclosure can be decorated with tiles, corrugated board or metal sheets. Let them rust - it's fashionable.

Author: The Tiny Tack House - View interior design photos: bathrooms


And here is a retro version: instead of a pallet - a tub, instead of waterproof walls - a regular curtain on a round cornice. In this case, the wall decoration can be any.

Author: Louise Lakier - See more interior solutions: bathrooms In this project, it is under the floor - the floorboards recline like a hatch. On the inside of the lid there are hooks for washcloths and a basket for bottles for various purposes.

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18 m² Tiny House for Two in Lake Tahoe – Houses

Hannah and Tim built a real romantic retreat in the woods and managed to fit everything they need to live on 18 square meters.

Hannah and Tim have built themselves a real romantic retreat in the woods and have managed to accommodate everything you need for life on 18 m². Hannah grew up in a home her parents built themselves, so it's no wonder she followed in their footsteps. Tim, on the other hand, had no such experience. Nevertheless, they decided on an adventure and set about building a house.

The house is located near Lake Tahoe (California), surrounded by tall trees on all sides - and you can't say that the nearest town is only 15 km away. The owners receive electricity from solar panels - the energy is just enough to charge the phone.

Most of the house is built from reclaimed timber (wood that has been used). Hannah and Tim saved a lot on material purchases: the classifieds site had a lot of old furniture and boards that people were happy to donate.

The owners decided to raise the house so that it would not be damaged by snow in winter and better ventilated in summer. Pine trees that Hannah and Tim cut down themselves are used as supports.

Alder front door bought at the lumber market - it was defective and sold at a very low price.

The area of ​​the house is very small, so Hannah and Tim had to give up any frills in the interior. The living room in the house is essentially one very cozy sofa, which is adored by all the guests of the house and the owners themselves.

Opposite the sofa is a modest dining room. An IKEA extendable table is a real find for small spaces. It can be fully expanded (for four people), half (for two) or completely folded. Inside the table are hidden drawers for storing things.

Folding red chairs are often hung on the wall by hosts to make room on the floor.

Hannah and Tom love to cook, so it was important for them that the kitchen had everything they needed. At the same time, there is nothing superfluous in the room. Instead of a stove, the owners use a stove.

Hanging over the stove is an antique wood ax that belonged to Tim's grandfather. True, now the owners use it only as an interior decoration.

Sink counter made from an old industrial stainless steel table. Water flows into an 18-liter bottle, which is then poured into a compost heap. Hannah and Tom bring drinking water with them, and in winter they melt snow for household needs. Instead of a refrigerator in the house, there is a Yeti cooler, in which the owners put ice packs.

The only luxury that the couple could not refuse was a large bed that occupies the entire space of the second floor. The bedroom window offers a beautiful view of the forest.

You can climb up the stairs, which the owners made to order after Tim fell off an ordinary stepladder.

Clothes, books, magazines and various memorabilia for the owners are stored in small cupboards behind the stairs.

There is no bathroom in the house: in summer Hannah and Tim use an outdoor shower, where the water is heated under the sun, and in winter they heat water on the stove and harden in nature. The toilet is also outside.

Despite the fact that Hannah and Tim had to give up comfort and many amenities, they are very happy that they built this house: they managed to get rid of unnecessary things, and their life became simpler and more meaningful.

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