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One of the old rules about small spaces is not using bold or large patterns. Much like not wearing white after Labor day, this rule is mularky! You CAN rock white after Labor day, and a bold pattern on a striking piece of furniture or even a focal point wall can do wonders for a small space. This love seat has wonderful lines with an open feel because of the lack of arms. It’s great for a tiny house to avoid that boxy feeling that a traditional couch can give. The smoke color can be updated with pillows, or accented by a wall in a bright color to change things up and update throughout the seasons at little expense.

Skyline Furniture Mavericks Love Seat Loveseat Upholstered in Athens Smoke Fabric

As we all know, the kitchen is really the heart of the home, and unfortunately it’s also the room that has the most, um, stuff, in it. Stuff isn’t great in a small home, so designing a kitchen that is attractive, functional, and small is always a challenge. I find it difficult to pick out appliances, cupboards, countertops and accessories individually, I get overwhelmed, so I’m loving that more companies are designing entire kitchens that come as a package with everything thought out in detail.

The Touch Tatoo Kitchen from TM Italia, one of my favorite companies, is compact, functional, and stylishly modern. When closed, everything is hidden in compartments. Cabinets and drawers open electronically with just a touch, and doors disappear so they aren’t in the way, important in a small house. The outside and inside are available in different colors so you can customize the kitchen to your decor.

I’m a cuddler and voracious reader, so finding the perfect sofa that is comfortable, stylish, small, and yet functional for a small house is important. The Fat Sofa by Patricia Urquiola reminds me of a chair and a half but without looking too slumpy as some do.

The Fat Sofa can be covered in leather, fabric or a combination so it can fit any decor. I love the soft lines that are still structured, and the modern back is a nice touch.

Having grown up in old Victorian houses, I love the heat given off from radiators, but they can take up a lot of space. I introduced you to a more ornamental radiator before that I loved for the design, but the Decor Radiator from Deltacalor does double duty as a mirror making it perfect for small bathrooms or even a bedroom.

Finding products that make your small house plan work, while also providing another use, is critical to saving space. The Decor Radiator comes with options for holding towels, can blend into any decor and even resists steam! No more waiting for the mirror to clear before you start preparing for your day.

Stairs often take up a lot of space, so I love finding designs that either make the space feel more open, allow for storage in the “dead” space, or actually take up a very small footprint.

These stairs, designed to fit in the space of a closet, are very unique. I love the lines of the angles and the wood grain. I don’t think the design would work with carpet. I’m not sure how safe they would be with small children, or adults that are balance challenged like myself (I trip going UP normal steps!), so I would probably need to see them in action before making a final decision on using them permanently in my own small home design.

Photo credit – Stair Porn