When I was 8 years old, I got my first bedroom. It wasn’t much bigger than a walk-in closet — in fact, it’s used as a closet today — but… Read more »

No matter what you call it — downsizing, voluntary simplicity, microliving — scaling back your home’s size is one simple thing that can greatly reduce your carbon footprint. By living… Read more »

There are so many examples of large bathrooms, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that most of us have bathrooms that are about 50 square feet (5 by… Read more »

Take a look at your new, smaller rooms. Is there wall space that can be put to good use? Shelving — whether for books or collectibles, or to hold necessities… Read more »

Even if your outdoor space is smaller than average, it is possible to create a stylish, welcoming outdoor room you’ll love to spend time in. From creating privacy and adding… Read more »

Eckalizzi Design Many people seeking a spiritual experience head to the Lama Foundation, on the site of a former hippie commune in New Mexico founded in the late 1960s that… Read more »

About three years ago, Daphne Steinberg and her fiancé, Andreas Nauleau, decided to start over. Nauleau was bored doing research for a hedge fund in New York City, and Steinberg… Read more »

If you think a bathroom in which you can luxuriate, with statement features and bold design, isn’t compatible with a small space, think again. There are lots of clever, space-efficient… Read more »

Every day on Houzz I see a new laundry room that’s bigger than my living room. Craft stations, drying racks, room for ironing, extra refrigerators … I’ve even seen one… Read more »

A nightstand is an essential piece of bedroom furniture, at least for those of us who need a resting spot for a book, glasses or that midnight drink of water…. Read more »