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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.

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.

Once in awhile, no, once in a lifetime you meet a couch that completes you. For me, the Moooi is it. There is no competition, it was love at first sight. Our main house is decorated in what I call a modern French Country design, with the predominant colors being black and white with bright accents in different rooms. The downstairs is mostly red accents, the boys room has green accents, middle son has blue accents and our daughter has pink accents of course.

Finding a black or white couch is difficult unless you want leather, a fabric that shows every fuzz, or want to replace it every year due to having four kids. Until now. The Moooi is available in 15 different fabrics and 5 different legs that can give the couch a modern, futuristic, or elegant look. This is truly a couch that can set your small or tiny house apart.

Fitting four kids in a tiny house pretty much ensures we need bunk beds, but I’ve never been a big fan of the rather frumpy designs available. I’ve also been thinking about having the beds built into the home in order to save more space. With single beds there are more options, like murphy beds that can be put away during the day so the kids have more space to play, without being too cumbersome to actually use. I don’t think I would actually use a queen sized murphy, so I’m not considering it, although they are perfect for small home designs.

The Lollipop bunk beds by Bonbon in the UK are exactly what I’ve been thinking about for the kids rooms. At just 31 cm deep (someone else can do the math to transform that to inches) it’s the perfect size, I love the modern clean lines, the storage at the top, and the ladders for the top bunk that are designed just for the bed. They can also be painted for a personalized touch which is wonderful for kids.

As I’m staring out my window where the world is currently covered in melting ice and snow, I’m already dreaming of another summer on the patio. Outdoor rooms have been gaining popularity, and I think they are the perfect addition to a tiny house, especially if you live in the south. For now I’ll dream about warm weather and decorating a huge patio.

The Dodaz Outdoor Sofa is made with rust and corrosion proof aluminum with weatherproof Outdura™ fabric. It’s available in lots of colors but I kind of like the blue, it reminds me of the ocean even though we are nowhere near the coast. I also love that two people can lie next to each other, perfect for reading or gazing into your special someone’s eyes on a warm afternoon.

The beautiful thing about a tiny house is that you aren’t bound on the outside, so you can add all the little nooks you want inside like a reading space or even an outdoor fireplace, without taking up square footage.