The professional designer shares top tips for maximizing space in a tiny home.

•   Wren Kitchens has teamed up with professional interior designer Katie Geddes to reveal hints and tips for maximizing space in a tiny home.
•   The US now has over 10,000 tiny homes, with the average price of the property only $60,000
•   Half of Americans say they would consider a tiny home.

Tiny home fever is taking over...and it’s easy to see why!

The US now has over 10,000 tiny houses, with the average price of one of these properties coming in at only $60,0001.

Furthermore, a staggering 68%1 of tiny homeowners are mortgage-free!! (have we convinced you to downsize yet?!?)

With half of Americans saying that they would consider a tiny home2, Wren Kitchens has collaborated with professional designer Katie Geddes to reveal top tips for maximizing space in a tiny home, so you’re still left plenty of room to enjoy your house!

Five top tips for maximizing space

1. Invest in double-duty items 

To maximize space, invest in items that can perform multiple tasks. For example, look for coffee machines that can also make espresso, or cooking pots that sauté, boil, and steam – and be able to go in the oven.

Every square inch of your kitchen is precious real estate, so multi-tasking appliances really are your best friends here.

2. Look beyond your cabinets for storage

Cabinets are a great place to store items – but they’re not the only option. Look up – the ceiling also offers surprisingly large storage space. Try store pans on a ceiling rack over the stove! Not only does it look super cool, but it also saves you a load of space.

3. Group items before you organize

When it comes to arranging your kitchen cupboards to optimize your area, make sure you remove all items from your cupboard and group them before you start organizing. This means you can naturally pare down on any items that you don’t often use.

4. Give every place a home

If something is left lying around, make sure you put it away. If you find an item that’s not meant for the room it’s located in, then put it in a basket at the bottom of the stairs, which you can take with you the next time you head up there. This only takes a minute of your time but will save you an hour later on in the day!

5. Decide which appliances are essential

With limited space, some items are considered critical, whereas others are less necessary. It’s all down to your personal preferences and habits – a toaster may be essential, but if you drink coffee, then a coffee maker is essential. Unless used often, appliances like ice cream makers, popcorn machines, mixers, and toaster ovens are less essential.

Maximizing space in the dining area

To optimize the space in your small dining room, the best advice I can give is to take advantage of the corners, and where possible, install banquet bench seating. Pair with a round tulip table and a scattering of low-arm and low-back chairs for the perfect combo.

Style the benches with some pillows to make your room look extra cozy. When buying furniture, make sure you check each piece's size and scale in relation to the room. Choose slim silhouettes, as they will make your space feel bigger.

Maximizing space in the bedroom

Bed risers are your savior in a tiny home! It may not be feng-shui approved, but they mean you’ll have a ton of storage under your bed. Buy clear bins that you can label, so you can easily access all of your stuff.

I love to flank the edge of the bed with a vintage trunk, as it stores your clothing in the off-season and gives you a space to display décor and books or be used as extra seating. Have a clear out of your closets, drawers, and cabinets every season, and set up an “in and out policy.” Only buy things you need, not want. And if you really do like it, then pick an item at home to donate. You can sell any unwanted items on Facebook Marketplace for extra cash!

Maximizing space in the bathroom

The bathroom is usually the smallest space in your home, so optimizing what you have can be tricky! It can quickly get cluttered and messy, so my first tip is to get a medicine cabinet.

It would help if you also didn’t forget your door, as it’s the most underused spot in the bathroom. Replace the robe hook with an over-the-door rack to double your storage space – perfect for linens.

Maximizing space in the attic

If you have an attic in your tiny home, you likely have a pitched roof to contend with, as well as the perimeter space being underutilized. Purchase bins of all sizes so you can stack your large and small bins on top of each other to make sure all of your precious space is used.

Make sure you install plenty of utility hooks in the rafters, too, for hanging décor, bags, and wardrobe closets.

Full information at:

https://www.wrenkitchens.com/us/blog/tiny-homes-top-tips-for-maximizing-your-space