Just because your house is small doesn’t mean you can’t live large.

1. Keep your window-to-wall ratio high.
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Large panes of glass really open up this 136 sq ft DIY Colorado Mountain Home. Bonus: Tucked under the built in desk are two stools that double as storage.

2. Install floor to ceiling bookshelves.
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Tiny little cottage, big big storage.

3. Use semi-opaque materials to allow light into windowless rooms.
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This panelite kitchen backsplash doubles as a bathroom wall.

4. Create outdoor living space to add the feeling of square footage without the cost.
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This 8-foot, wraparound porch provides a spot to lounge in the summer, and protects against snow in the winter.

5. Opt for fewer walls, more multipurpose rooms.
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Go ahead. Smash that wall out. This open floor plan from BlueSky MOD makes the most of its tiny footprint.

6. Add a loft over your kitchen.
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This tiny house utilizes high ceilings to free up floor space. Bonus: You can rent it!

7. Actually, add a loft anywhere.
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Sleeping and reading nooks maximize your space and provide privacy in shared areas. Snag space above your kitchen, bathroom, living room — there’s no end to those versatile vertical spaces.

8. Utilize the space under the stairs.
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So many things to hide, so little time.

9. Install prefab windows to brighten old school architecture.
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This cob house juxtaposes earthen building materials with modern prefab windows.

10. Replace doors with sliding walls to let your space breathe.
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This Brooklyn apartment feels much larger than its 500 square feet, thanks to large sliding doors with wide doorways.

11. Use glass walls to separate spaces without visually dividing a room.
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Use glass walls to separate spaces without visually dividing a room.

12. Get creative with mirrors.
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Mirrors can instantly double the appearance of a room, but there’s no reason you have to go the traditional route! Metallic subway tile adds a layer of texture to this tiny WC.

13. Pick your favorite room in the house and go big.
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This gourmet kitchen sits inside a tiny New Zealand home, making use of a reflective island and translucent cabinets to keep things feeling open and bright.

14. Put a shelf on it.
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Got a spare wall? Floor to ceiling storage works for more than just books!

15. Use room dividers in place of walls.
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These industrial metal rods give the illusion of a wall.

16. Curtains can also step in where privacy is needed.
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Got one wide open room? Make it into two without committing!

17. Decorate with light.
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The diogene prototype micro-house takes skylights to new heights.

18. Use open storage to draw the eye upward.
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Need some accountability for your clutter? Open storage will force you to live organized (or put your mess on display).

19. Create the illusion of vertical space by selecting low-sitting furniture.
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If you’re a fan of tiny homes, this $9K dome home that only took six weeks to construct is not to be missed.

20. Repurpose the closet.
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Display your best fashion finds right out in the open to save space and show off your style.

21. Add a pop of color!
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Or two. A little pop goes a long way.

22. Utilize retractable pantry drawers for small appliances.
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This 192-square-foot home makes up in clever storage what it lacks in footprint.

23. Keep lines and materials simple.
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This tiny L.A. home went back to basics with cement walls and stainless steel countertops.

24. On the flipside, you can embrace the quaint.
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An eclectic home doesn’t have to be a cluttered home. This cob home proves you can still live simply in an exciting space.

25. Discover unexpected storage.
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Similar to under the stairs, there are often plenty of unused crawl spaces and nooks in a home that can be creatively turned into organized storage.

26. Build a bookshelf door.
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There’s that pop of color going a long way again

27. Another use for lofted bedrooms? You can fit a walk-in closet underneath.
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This Stockholm apartment leaves no opportunity un-seized.

28. Create storage out of load-bearing elements and lose those pesky walls.
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Japanese architect Shigeru Ban is pioneering this ingenious hack on the traditional post-and-beam home.

29. Install a breakfast bar.
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Who needs a kitchen table when you’ve got a built in coffee bar?

30. Think you don’t have space for a tub? Try a three-fourths tub!
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Great for bathing kids if you’ve got standing room only.

31. Do a whole room in white.
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Whites make everything appear bigger and brighter.

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