How To Make Your Small Home Feel Big
April 28, 2020
Extra space is always nice, especially right now, but maybe you don't want a big structure sitting on the back of your lot. This 330 sf studio will serve as a really nice home office for our clients, but it will also easily convert into a comfortable weekend (or long term) stay for family or guests.
330 sf is small, but with a full kitchen, bath, and stacked washer/dryer, this little guy feels like a real home.
A few design elements that will help your small space feel bigger:
- Natural Light- Incorporate as many windows as possible. Natural light makes any space feel larger, and if you use white or light colored paint on the interior, it accentuates that wonderful light.
- Volume- The higher the ceilings, the better. When building ground up it is worth the cost to create some headroom, avoiding a potential "cave like" feeling.
- Outdoor space- Any outdoor space! Even if you create a small patio in the setback, having a separate area to walk out to will make a big difference.
- Smaller appliances- Using European style 24" appliances instead of the standard 30" creates more counter and cabinet space. These are still fully functional, just slightly smaller, and that added storage is a huge plus.
The unit in the video above has an 18' x 18' footprint, which is roughly the size of a small 2 car garage. See what you can do on your property by clicking here.