Small Space Design Ideas

These tables bring big style to the tiniest of spaces.

Open floor plans can be intimidating to decorate. Define spaces, add decor, and improve functionality with these clever bookcase room divider ideas.

Make a cramped studio apartment feel like a true two-bedroom in a matter of seconds.

Whether you're looking to economize space in the workplace or an at-home office, selecting a functional and stylish desk is a must, and these options are perfect for small spaces.

Maximize every inch of your home office with one of these stylish finds!

These will sure to impress all your houseguests.

Stash your TV, streaming devices, and other gadgets in these space-saving consoles.

We've found the best small-space sleepers of your (and your guests') dreams.

These are the picks we highly recommend.

A well-organized entryway, with zones for keys, mail, shoes, and outerwear, is a boon to any home. But if your place lacks a decently sized formal greeting spot (particularly ones without a dedicated coat closet), you can still carve out a transition area that will provide some simple storage along with a well-decorated hallway and entry point. Below, some small entryway ideas we love to get you started.

And they double as dining tables and extra storage spots.

New year, new furniture!

These renters and homeowners have thought of it all, from lofted beds to built-in furniture to clothing racks as space dividers.

These renters and homeowners have thought of it all, from lofted beds to built-in furniture to clothing racks as space dividers.

Because sometimes all you need a table to do is just hold your drink.

We searched high and low and found 10 of the savviest, double-duty coffee tables for small spaces.

Yes, even small spaces can make coffee stations work!

Finally, furniture that can grow (and shrink!) as your space does.

If you're living in a little space and need a little table to match, look no further than this list of tables that can function as a place to eat *and* work.

What's not to love?

Tiny bedroom, large style.

Small room does not equal small style.

No space for a guest bed? These air mattresses have got you covered.

It's the space-maximizing furniture piece every small-space dweller should consider. And these are the dos and don'ts of living with one.

You can't always avoid putting a bed in front of a window, but you can avoid making your bedroom an eyesore.

See our top gifts for organization.

So you’ve got a tiny kitchen. Whether it’s in a rental apartment or something to call your own, you might have a foot of counter space, a few kitchen cabinets, and maybe a wall to work with, if you’re lucky. Not a ton of room to get creative, but give us an inch and we’ll give you a mile of small kitchen organization ideas and decorating inspiration.

At this price, you don’t have to limit yourself to just one!

Although petite rooms are cozy, you can run out of real estate in a hurry, especially when trying to wow everyone with the perfect annual meal.

It's super creative.

You can do this as many times as you like, and it’ll never cost a dime.

I can’t believe it took me this long to get one of these.

It’s great for small spaces.

Because we don't all have a dedicated home office space.

There's nothing childish about these beds.

Even if you don’t have a separate dining room space.

Time for a siesta!

It requires a grocery store staple.

Do you have a little wall in your home? Usually two or three feet wide, they’re often the transition space between two rooms and they’re often not used for much of anything. Here are six examples of smart and stylish ways to use them in your home to add more function and more beauty. A small wall becomes a spot to store mail and papers, display cards, and hold other accessories.

Since Europeans have mastered the art of living small and Parisians are some of the most stylish people in the world, it stands to reason that Paris would be a bountiful source for small space inspiration. And it is. Hardly a week goes by where I don’t find another impossibly beautiful tiny space, chock full of clever and elegant solutions for living well with less. Here are four of my favorites. Want to see more of these spaces? Click the links in the descriptions!

What better way to get inspiration for your small space then looking at other small spaces done well? Here are 15 NYC apartments from our house tours that are small on space, but big on style. TOP ROW 1. Oliver & Sherrie’s Mini Bronx Loft, 525 square feet 2. Evan’s Modern & Cozy Manhattan Studio, 295 square feet 3. James’ Beautifully Handcrafted Apartment in Clinton Hill, 540 square feet 4. Joey and Antoni’s Brooklyn Charmer, 600 square feet 5.

The corners of our homes often go overlooked and underutilized, but, especially if you’re short on space, stake a claim on this space with some corner shelves. It’s an idea you can truly use anywhere in your home to gain storage or to put some of your collections or art on display. Here are a trove of inspiration photos from different rooms around the home showing off how serviceable and attractive corner shelves can be.

Inquiring sleepers want to know.

Bite-sized gyms that pack a punch.

They’re calling it the “smartest tiny house.”

We love a good nook.

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It all boils down to what you do with the space.