If you are an urban dweller, you are familiar with the challenges of small living spaces. But even floor plans of homes in generous settings sometimes can feel too small. Extreme examples of small home plans designed to use every square inch can often be seen in dense urban centers such as New York or Tokyo, but you can get the same affect with these tips whether you have a custom designed home or not. A few simple moves can dramatically change the feel of your small …

This article is by Rhonna Del Rio-Ascolese, a Design and Feng Shui Consultant and owner of otonome.net. Rhonna’s goal is to create a balanced environment that supports the client in manifesting their goals in life by offering Harmony and Balance using Design and Feng Shui philosophy.

I went through a five-year program for Architecture in Cal Poly, Pomona. During these years, I practically lived in my studio. In fact, all my classmates practically did. In order to meet deadlines one after another, we took turns taking a twenty-minute “power nap” on …

One of the scariest parts of moving into a small house is dealing with clutter and years of impulse shopping. Does one family really need 38 throw pillows? Probably not, but it can be difficult parting with treasures, even if they don’t mean anything to the other residents of your small home. Here are four ways to beat clutter in your small house this year.
Hot Spots - Most of the time clutter collects in certain spots throughout the day, like mail on the dining room table, keys on the counter …

As we think back onto the small homes of the past, many of us remember small, dank, depressing rooms where sunlight was rarely shown. Today’s small homes are designed to feel more open, airy and light. When you are designing a small home, or remodeling your current small house, thinking about lighting can help make the space feel larger.
Natural Light - Using as many windows and skylights as possible, is obviously a great way to naturally light a room. If you are concerned about privacy in a small home, think …