How To Make Your Small Home Feel Big

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.