Country Living - Country Living Tiny Homes: Living Big in Small Spaces

| N o . 1 | Peg Rail

Peg rails originated in the living spaces of the Shaker community. The handcrafted railing often bordered an entire room at shoulder level for easy storage of chairs, baskets, and the like. Today its a stylish, streamlined way to wrangle clutter in foyers, mudrooms, or hallways.

| N o . 2 | Barn Doors

Whether used on cabinetry, as shown here, or between adjoining rooms, this country icon isnt just super charming; its also super functional. Why? Tract-hinged doors dont require the wide radius of their traditional counterparts, making them ideal for tight spaces or narrow hallways. Use a salvaged door or coat a new one with chalkboard paint to make an even smarter statement.

| N o . 3 | Wall-Mounted Desks

Make your walls work overtime with a wall-mounted desk, which can fold up when not in use. The versatile piece also easily transitions into a cocktail bar, a craft station, or, if you equip it with a mirror, a vanity.

| N o . 4 | Retro Appliances

Generally speaking, vintage and vintage-inspired appliances such as Big Chill and SMEG have a smaller footprint than modern-day behemoths. They also add decorative panacheand a welcome pop of color!in a small space.

| N o . 5 | Built-In Beds

Tucking beds into alcoves and otherwise unused wall recesses instantly increases the available floor space in a room. (And talk about a sweet spot to snooze!) To double down on efficiency, consider incorporating bunk beds where ceiling height allows.

| N o . 6 | Converted Closets

How do you add a new room to a tiny house without a full-blown renovation? Reimagine a closet! Whether you carve out a home office, a craft room, a bar, or even a guestroom with a foldaway bed, you can amp up a houses living space with smart furnishings and a splash of color. (The latter will help differentiate the area from its surroundings.)

| N o . 7 | Folding Chairs

Handsome wood folding chairs are attractive enough to garner a spot around a formal dining table. But their real beauty lies in their storability. The collapsible perches can be cleared at a moments notice, letting a small houses eating area quickly transition to another use.

| N o . 8 | Mirrors

Trick the eye into seeing a bigger room with the introduction of mirrors. The light-reflecting surfaces amp up the natural light and surrounding views. Go all in with a single oversize one, or try a floor-to-ceiling assortment like the ones lining the walls of this sunny bathroom.