Houseboats tend to be reliable sources for small-space inspiration, almost by definition. Missy Gerber and Steve Reinking's home on the Willamette River is no exception.

The two-story houseboat had serious layout and structural issues when the couple purchased it a few years ago, and their remodel focused on opening up space on the ground floor and reorganizing the rooms to make more sense — namely, moving the kitchen from the second floor to abut the living room.

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