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Explore - Small Space
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10 Storage Solutions for Small Spaces
Whether tightly housed in a 800-sq. ft. home or living the life as a 7x7-sized room occupant, these ten furniture helpers will work its storage-saving magic into any small space.
04.30.13 -
Bradford Shellhammer
For the last installment of our series, Bold Color, Small Space, New York–based design lover and writer Bradford Shellhammer welcomes Dwell to his raucous 800-square-foot apartment, which is...
11.17.09 -
Bold Color, Small Space: The Min Loft
Craig and Jean Min, owners of LA Mill coffee boutique in Los Angeles, share their story of using a vibrant palette to enliven their temporary home—a 950-square-foot downtown loft apartment...
07.29.09 -
Ecofabulous and Reclaimed Space at Dwell on Design 2009
Reclaimed Space, an Austin–based company that manufactures portable, sustainable living spaces, and Ecofabulous.com collaborate on the design for a 400-square-foot structure set up on the floor of...
06.27.09 -
5 Small and Narrow Modern Houses
It's always fascinating to see how designers deal with tiny lots and small spaces. But when a house is also unusually narrow, that brings additional spatial challenges—often provoking out-of-the...
written by: Jaime Gillin05.21.13 -
Compact Wooden Home in Japan
A distinctive wooden pattern lines the walls, floors, and ceilings of this compact home in Japan.
written by: Winifred Bird05.14.13 -
5 Outdoor Campers
With summer just around the corner, there is no better time and place to plan an outdoor excursion. Take a look at these five functional and sustainable housing units, that embrace nature's charm.
written by: Jami Smith05.07.13 -
Second Floor Living
Whether it’s a first apartment or a penthouse in the sky, these notoriously small spaces can house big style. Click through the slideshow to see some of our favorite fancy flats.
written by: Olivia Martin05.06.13 -
Sneak Peek: Jean Prouvé at Design Miami/Basel
In tandem with Design Miami/Basel this June, Paris Galerie Patrick Seguin will present a prototype of Jean Prouvé’s Maison des Jours Meilleurs (Better Days House).
written by: Olivia Martin04.29.13 -
Through House in Toronto, Canada
A house from the 1880s that's narrow, small, and in terrible shape: is this the place for a great modern interior? In the hands of Toronto architect Heather Dubbeldam, it turned out to be exactly...
written by: Alex Bozikovicphotos by: Bob Gundu04.25.13 -
Clever Kitchen Storage Trick
What to do if you want a small, minimalist kitchen—but, like any normal person, you have lots of stuff you need to stash away? In this farmhouse in Outgaarden, Belgian architects 51n4e devised a...
written by: Jaime Gillin04.03.13 -
A Mondrian-Inspired NYC Apartment
Taking cues from Piet Mondrian's iconic Broadway Boogie Woogie painting, architect and critic Joseph Giovannini recasts a New York City studio apartment.
written by: Diana Buddsphotos by: Eduard Hueber03.28.13 -
To Tiny, with Love
Back by popular demand: More tiny house resources! Small is the new black (well, if black were architecture). In our last roundup of tiny house resources and websites, readers submitted their own...
written by: Sara Ost03.25.13 -
6 Small Kitchens Big on Style
Living large in a small space? We've got loads of inspiration to help you make the most of it. From smart counter storage solutions to great appliances designed for small kitchens, to the inviting...
written by: Sara Ost03.20.13 -
8 Cool Airstreams
Renovated, updated: These aren't your grandpa's airstream trailers. We've rounded up eight of the coolest Airstreams around for your viewing pleasure. And while you're at it, take a peep at seven...
written by: Eujin Rhee03.13.13 -
A Guide to 7 (Not So Tiny) Small House Resources
Small is the new big, and people everywhere—here and abroad, in cities and off-the-grid—are finding clever ways to pare down and live well in small spaces. (Sometimes, extremely small spaces.) We...
written by: Sara Ost03.12.13 -
Tiny House Swoon
If you haven't yet acquainted yourself with the Tiny House Swoon blog, you're in for an outsized treat. At Dwell, we love showcasing how people around the world are making the most of small spaces,...
written by: Sara Ost02.27.13 -
Murphy's Law
Flashback to the early 1900s: After trying to woo an opera singer, but having to abide by the strict moral code of a woman entering a man's bedroom, William Lawrence Murphy invented the Murphy...
written by: Eujin Rhee02.13.13 -
7 Questions with Maxwell Ryan
On a budget but want a cool pad? Struggling with a small space? We chat up Maxwell Ryan, founder of the popular Apartment Therapy blog, for his advice.
written by: Eujin Rhee02.13.13 -
8 Small Space Bath & Wardrobe Solutions
Continuing our small spaces series today, we offer tips for the very smallest rooms of all: The bathroom and the closet. From washroom accessories to a build-your-own closet, we've put together...
written by: Megan Hamaker02.08.13


















