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40 Mini Living Spaces We’re Crushing On

by on Feb 15, 2017

Photo: Ellie Koleen

Tiny living is having a moment. And while I’d love to throw out all my belongings and start fresh, I just don’t see that happening anytime soon. There are so many ways to maximize the style in the home you already have, and whether you’re living in 200 square feet or a 1000, you can still live large in a small space! Check out all the inspiration to be had in any of these 40 spaces! 

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Paul Chmielowiec

1. This tiny basement is filled to the brim with inspiration with its 4-color palette! via Style At Home 

2. This living room is packed with a pretty and spares nothing when it comes to detail! via Coddington Design 

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo:HGTV Canada

3. This designer’s living room is a stunner with bits of gold and pink throughout! via HGTV Canada 

4. Opt for chairs in addition to a sofa to create a more open seating arrangement! via Making Home Base 

5. Use large mirrors to create the illusion of a larger space! via The Graphics Fairy 

6. Adding a bookshelf helps to divide this room into sections! via Sarah M. Dorsey Designs 

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Heather Zweig

7. This tiny apartment (500 sq ft!) is filled to the brim with inspiration for living large. via A Cup of Jo 

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Heather Zweig

8. The same backyard from the previous feature! via A Cup of Jo 

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Heather Zweig

9. One more shot of the cool children’s bedroom in the same tiny 500 sq ft space! via A Cup of Jo 

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: House Beautiful

10. Add two small round coffee tables instead of one large and heavy one! They’re easier to move around to accomodate foot traffic! via House Beautiful 

11. Use beautiful and simple accents in the bathroom! Linen towels are the answer to a bathroom with poor ventilation! They dry fast and are super stylish! via A Cup of Jo

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: House Beautiful

12. Use seating with storage for blankets, pillows, and other bulky items you don’t want out! via House Beautiful

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: One Kings Lane

13. I want to hang out forever in this beautiful living room. via One Kings Lane

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo:DIY Network

14. Maximize every square inch of space. This tiny house is sporting a bed in an alcove! via DIY Network 

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Jeremy Scott

15. This tiny kitchen was made more modest by the owners because they knew they’d be cooking less and eating out more. via DIY Network 

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Nancy Mitchell

16. I love how simple this mantel is styled with the stacked stools nearby ready for entertaining in a pinch! via Apartment Therapy

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: flickr user Living In Penny’s

17. This tiny balcony has a living canopy growing! It seems like a mini botanical getaway! via Apartment Therapy 

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Apartment Therapy

18. Create unique storage space by displaying books in new ways! via Apartment Therapy 

19. Make your furniture work double time: this desk becomes a dining table when entertaining! via House Beautiful

20. Totally crushing on this black and white kitchen remodel! via Mountain Modern Life

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
 Photo: Please Note

21. And I’m loving the retro vibe in this tiny kitchen! via Please Note

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: PKMN Architectures

22. This home has customized walls and sections that can be moved to fit your needs at any moment! via Artistic Odyssey 

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Casa Haus

23. I love the stylish transition from living room to bedroom in this space! via Casa Haus 

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: via Casa Haus

24. Simple and stunning in this living room! via Casa Haus

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Real Simple

25. Maximize height with your curtains! via Real Simple

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Jennifer Yee

26. Everything about this tiny cabin is perfect. via Design Milk 

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Hiroshi Tanigawa

27. This odd-shaped home is filled with unique design elements that work! via Contemporist

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: via Hongkiat 

28. This dwelling tower has floor to ceiling storage! via Hongkiat 

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: via Inhabitat

29. I’m planning a trip to visit this gorgeous AirBNB in Seattle! via Inhabitat

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Real Simple

30. Add floating shelves to keep floor space open. via Real Simple 

31. I love everything about this tiny home. via Handcrafted Movement 

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: via Homedit

32. White makes everything seem bigger. Look at this natural light! via Homedit

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Specht Harpman Architects 

33. Storage is abundant in this tiny loft apartment! via Design Milk 

34. Love everything about this natural wood working space. via Tiny House Creative on Instagram

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Real Simple

35. Opt for furniture that works for your space. Think skinny and stylish! via Real Simple

36. The Parisians can always make clutter work. via  Popsugar

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: via Dornob

37. This loft is open and meets all the needs of the owner! via Dornob

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Handcrafted Movement

38. Who wants to move in?! This tiny home boasts a lot of style! via Handcrafted Movement

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Thomas J. Story 

39. Make your furniture mobile by putting it on wheels! via Real Simple

40 Mini Living Spaces We're Crushing On
Photo: Ellie Koleen

40. Use curtains, plants, and wood platforms to create the illusion of a separate bedroom in a studio apartment! via Apartment Therapy

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