40 Tiny & Clever Spaces From Around the World
Our coffee-break escape offers you five minutes' worth of images to inspire and delight. So jump right in...
Deirdre Avenell
3 December 2017
Houzz editorial team. DIY/decorating nut, photographer and jewellery designer.
When space is at a premium, as it is for so many around the world, you have to make the most of what you’ve got. These small spaces do just that, and they do it in style. Be inspired by the simple, the elegant, the clever and the downright beautiful tiny spaces gathered together for your viewing pleasure.
2. Scaling new heights
Milan, Italy
Milan, Italy
4. A cosy spot
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden
5. Tea for two
London, UK
London, UK
6. Playing corners
Paris, France
Paris, France
7. Leggy blonde
Austin, USA
Austin, USA
8. Islands in between
Moscow, Russia
Moscow, Russia
10. Tiny house inspiration
Brisbane, Queensland
Brisbane, Queensland
11. Pretty ply
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
12. Mexican duet
London, UK
London, UK
13. Home on the range
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
14. Storage blues
Charleston, USA
Charleston, USA
15. The finer things
Fitzroy, Victoria
Fitzroy, Victoria
17. Double duty
Singapore
Singapore
18. Slide in beside me
Munich, Germany
Munich, Germany
19. Now you see it…
Austria
Austria
20. To either side
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
21. See straight through
Singapore
Singapore
24. Clean green dreams
Paris, France
Paris, France
25. Modern styling
Paris, France
Paris, France
26. Climbing the ranks
Moscow, Russia
Moscow, Russia
29. Strikingly simple
London, UK
London, UK
31. Scandi style
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
32. Elevated dreams
London, UK
London, UK
34. Rustic appeal
Sussex, UK
Sussex, UK
35. Pops of brights
New York, USA
New York, USA
37. Head and shoulders above the rest
London, UK
London, UK
38. Day(bed)dreaming
Toronto, Canada
Toronto, Canada
39. Elegant simplicity
London, UK
London, UK
40. Divide and conquer
Singapore
Tell us:
Do you have a tiny home that has been cleverly decorated and designed? Share images and your ideas in the Comments below.
Singapore
Tell us:
Do you have a tiny home that has been cleverly decorated and designed? Share images and your ideas in the Comments below.
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Very helpful tips. ❤️
Even small spaces feel generous when ceiling height allows - this is why a loft/ mezzanine is never the answer for me
I love that they were able to fit in a wall oven in a tiny space, in No:25. Great design layout.