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"Light colors make [your space] feel more spacious and airy," says Macy Miller. Miller's compact home in Boise, Idaho, built for only $11,000, is featured in our September issue.

Owners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.

The backyard cottage that architects Bo Sundius and Hisako Ichiki designed on their own East L.A. property for their aging parents is shrouded by trees and plantings. They selected a pale shade of green for the lap wood siding so the home would blend into its lush landscape.

Despite its small footprint, the tiny home feels much larger inside as a result of the tall ceilings.