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Explore - Small Space
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Let's Get Small
A five-step program for those suffering from too much stuff and not enough space.
written by: Dan Maginn11.17.12 -
Edit Your Life
Good Small Spaces start with Good Small Occupants. Now, it could be that you’re one of the few who are hardwired to live compactly. But the rest of us need to sharpen our metaphorical red...
written by: Dan Maginn11.17.12 -
Measure Your Life
With less stuff, you’ll need fewer square feet to jam it into. But how small is too small?
written by: Dan Maginn11.17.12 -
Think Volume
Creatively separating your functional needs is a key component of Good Small Design—it’s all about overlap, nesting, and double duty.
written by: Dan Maginn11.17.12 -
Get the Right Light
Daylight is the lifeblood of a Good Small Space. Start the process of getting the light right by better understanding the nature of the light-emitting gas ball that we call the sun.
written by: Dan Maginn11.17.12 -
Think Outside the Box
The final step in the creation of a Good Small Space involves its connection to the 2.5 zillion square feet that exist outside your 900.1
written by: Dan Maginn11.17.12 -
Those in Glass Houses
Two linked 1,000-square-foot pavilions are greater than a sum of their parts.
written by: Zahid Sardarphotos by: Matthew Millman11.19.12 -
Pole Position
To maximize their small Warsaw loft, transatlantic designers Aleksander Novak-Zemplinski and Becky Nix handcrafted a fleet of double-duty furnishings.
written by: Sally McGranephotos by: Andreas Meichsner11.20.12 -
Top Drawer
Residents of this contemporary home in Koriyama, Japan, squeeze out every cubic inch of storage, courtesy of a centuries-old design concept.
written by: Winifred Bird11.26.12 -
Making Room
Making Room, an exhibition opening today at the Museum of the City of New York, celebrates our growing citywide fascination with living small.
written by: Sara Carpenter01.23.13 -
A Stacked Cabin for a Steep Slope
A steeply sloped site in the Wisconsin forest, plus an equally steep budget, led architect Brian Johnsen to reinvent the archetypal cabin for a sturdy vacation home.
written by: Olivia Martinphotos by: Narayan Mahon02.02.13 -
10 Perfect Pieces for Small Space Living
In this second installment of our small space series, we've put together 10 perfect pieces to enhance your limited living space. From multifunctional furniture to clever storage and even a wee...
written by: Megan Hamaker02.07.13 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Specialty Doors
Specialty Doors was formed in 1996 by a group of seasoned door professionals.Our common goal was to provide fast, friendly, “old fashioned” service on a one to one basis. We welcome all to...
02.27.13 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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


















