Unless you start knocking down walls, spending thousands of dollars building a new extension to your home, you will not be able to make your small space any larger. However, it is very possible to make even the tiniest of rooms visually appear to be larger than they actually are. By implementing a few of…
When people talk about their home or apartment as being small, they are usually not saying it in a positive way. Maybe they feel like they don’t have enough space. Maybe they feel that with extra room it will be more comfortable. Well, here at Best For Small Spaces we love small homes, because we…
The usual image that people have of a minimalist lifestyle is avoiding all of the modern offerings of the world. They visualize living in the woods, in a cabin without electricity, a charcoal stove and a bathroom located outside the cabin. There are plenty of ways in which minimalism can be embraced that do not…
When looking for your perfect bathroom sink, you want to find a sink that is not only a perfect match for your small bathroom but also one that looks amazing. Mini sized bathroom sinks can be just as classy, elegant and attractive as larger sinks, therefore you will be spoiled for choice. There are several…
Other people may call it a small garden. But for small garden owners, the size of their garden is nothing short of perfect. If there’s enough space to sit out, plant some flowers and looks great from inside the house, then that garden is not small, it is just right. And if you design it…
There are many types of beds available that will help you make the most of limited space in small rooms. An example of one would be a fold up bed that can be neatly stowed away when not needed. Another option would be in a previous article, the best trundle beds for small spaces, where I…
As an adult, you have probably hoarded a lot of life’s memories and diligently put them in a box, wardrobe, attic or guest room. It is difficult to throw away physical things that have meaning to us, right? I definitely understand this because I was a hoarder as well. I didn’t like to throw…
The heat is on! Summer is just around the corner. And as the weather begins to heat up, you should never let your energy bills become another reason to sweat. Now is the best time to start developing a game plan on how to save energy this summer and keep you and your wallet cool….
The 50th anniversary celebration of Earth Day is just around the corner; what better time to remind ourselves to lessen our environmental footprint. I’m sure by now you already know how climate change, depletion of the ozone layer, depletion of natural resources and global warming have been posing a threat to our existence. So now…
A bathroom is usually one of the smaller rooms in a home and can be difficult to fit everything you need into one. A bath, shower, sink, cabinet, mirror, never mind towels, cloths and beauty products, all have to fit into this small space. Therefore, some careful planning, clever design and some multi purpose…
Sweden is renowned for its cool architectural designs and famous for blending functionality and minimalism. But what sets Sweden apart from many other countries. Swedish architects really understand how a building makes the occupier feel and how a person connects to their living space. A Swedish Saying Relevant To Small Space Living There is a…
Decorating a small home can be a lot of fun but it also has its challenges. People automatically think that because a room is small, it will take less time to decorate. However, this is not necessarily the case. Anyone that has lived in a small home will know that even though the area is…