27 Smart, Space-Saving Ideas for Tiny Homes and Apartments

Tucked into the urban grid, a 340-square-foot grain silo becomes an unexpected desert oasis that overcomes several design challenges. Architect Christoph Kaiser maximized space by lining the envelope with the bed, bath, and cooking area. "What I learned in early investigations is that I wanted to preserve the verticality of space," he says. "While you’re in a relatively small house, you’re afforded generous space with 26-foot high ceilings." The ergonomic bathroom was intentionally designed with an outdoor shower to maximize square footage inside the silo house.