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Nano Living Eight | Big Ideas from One Tiny House
Nano Living | Eight Big Ideas from One Tiny House
by Vicki Sleet
Downsizing and small scale living is not a new trend but what’s so exciting is the way in which some 21st-century designers are addressing the desire for simpler spaces that still function as hardworking homes. This compact space features eight great ideas that will inspire you to live more with less.
LESS IS MORE
This spot may be small in stature but it’s big on style and brimming with brilliant ideas. The mezzanine is a cozy bolthole that’s just the right size for two on a romantic retreat.
Design Notes
• The all-white palette is an easy-on-the-eye choice that helps create a sense of cohesiveness while cutting down on visual clutter.
•Pops of interest and colour are brought in thanks to the use of plywood, the introduction of black as a contrast, and the clever use of strong linear design elements like the black window frames.
SLIDING SCALE
Part of this compact country escape’s enormous appeal is just how many elements are so thoughtfully conceived. This kitchen has everything a chef would need from essential tools to suspended shelves for storage—all in arm’s reach.
Design Notes
• The interior walls are lined with an ingenious bracketing system, meaning shelving units can be added or removed according to needs and preferred heights, giving the user a sense of autonomy over their space.
WORKS SMART
As if this modern cabin wasn’t clever enough, the designers have even thought of a foldout (and away if needed) place to work.
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