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Okay, I think we all know I’m obsessed with stair design, especially in a tiny house. Look, ladders are cute, and they take up no space at all, but some of us just aren’t coordinated enough to walk up normal stairs without tripping (yes I said UP stairs, let’s not discuss falling down the steps.) So, staircases that do double duty and open small spaces are always on my radar. I love these loft stairs because they include storage (score!), they take up minimal space (yay!), they lead to a tiny bedroom (huzzah!), and the design even leaves space for a bathroom, closet, storage, or some other handy space underneath (nirvana!) You can see more of the studio here.

Introducing a new feature here at ATinyHouse.com where we put together an entire room or area for you so you can see how furniture items can work together in your small home or apartment. Up first is a modern tiny office, and I have to confess that several of these pieces are actually going to make up our new office that is being built next month. I’ll definitely show you updates, but for now, let’s talk! First up are Eames inspired chairs with an Eiffel base, aren’t they adorable? Of course the vintage library card catalog is essential to hold all those small items. It’s perfect for a studio apartment or tiny house to store kitchen supplies, office supplies, even bottles of wine. It really is an all purpose piece that will fit almost anywhere, and being able to label the drawers is wonderful for a small space. The desk I’ve chosen because it can do double duty as a dining table and the x pattern legs give it a bit more interest than standard table legs. The copper chandelier gives the space a hint of romance without being overpowering, and the copper fireplace sets the mood for the entire room. Maybe a fireplace is a bit much in a tiny office, but if the space has to function as a dining area as well, then it adds a bit of homeliness with the added addition of being a green heating source!

1. Baxton Studio Fiorenza White Plastic Armchair with Wood Eiffel Legs, Set of 2, 2. Vintage Library Card Catalog – check Craigslist or eBay to find one in your area, 3. Avenue Six Lane Desk – Espresso, 4. Antique Copper Chandelier, 5. Wall-Mounted Indoor/Outdoor Fireplace – Copper

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.

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

Functional, ergonomic, small, and colorful, you can’t ask for much more from the Corral dining table and Bronco chairs by UnicaHome when designing a modern small home. I’m not one for gimmicks usually, but I love the soft light of this table and can imagine changing the colors for the season, or when guests are invited for special occasions. Not having to commit to one color is a positive as I’m not sure I would choose a primary colored dining room table as the focus when decorating a small home if I would be stuck with it forever.

The design of the seats really stands out. Based on a horse saddle, the seats provide ergonomic support for your back while also giving you a place to keep your drink (which I’m not sure if that’s handy or a really bad idea since my drink of choice is wine). There is also a light available to match the table which is basically an upside down version of the table, making very interesting lines in your interior design. The light has color filters available to complement the table or create contrasting interest.