You know what they say, “It’s not the size that counts, but what you do with it”.

One of the things I like best about working in Interior Design and Renovation is turning small space into functional AND beautiful space. I don’t think it has to be mutually exclusive. There is nothing more satisfying then finding a way to organize the things we need, and create comfort in a room or a corner that seems challenging for most people to visualize.

Plus, it’s a trend! These day’s in the design world words like “down-size,” right size,” simplify” and “low carbon footprint” are making their way around our stratosphere. From converting walk in closets into home office’s, the 4th small bedroom into a 2nd bath, and creating a more functional kitchen by opening it up into the dining room, or simply building small to begin with…small is in.

Most of us have, and think we need, much more space then we actually use. In our new economy and with the housing meltdown we have been give an invitation (a requirement really) for reinvention in the way we live, and the houses we live in.

Wee House

But, smaller is not just about economics.  Smaller homes are also commonly associated with empty-nesters and retirees looking for smaller spaces after the kids have moved out.  And with the sheer number of baby boomers moving through our system now, it is no wonder homes are trending smaller.

Some of the advantages to downsizing or right sizing are:    Continue reading “5 Reasons Small Space is IN!” »