BIG IDEAS FOR SMALL LIVING

In the hands of designer Gregg Hodson, this compact casita proves that smart design can make small spaces look and live big.

BY BRAD MEE PHOTOS BY MYKAL BUSH

Whether it’s a little bungalow, a cramped condo or even a pint-sized room, small quarters require savvy design to make them live big. That certainly held true for this 468-square-foot casita of a Kayenta home in Ivins. Tasked with making the most of its tight space, designer Gregg Hodson employed a number of clever strategies that deliver maximum style to the dwelling’s minimal footprint.

Set Your Style From The Start

“You have to remain very focused and disciplined when working with small spaces,” Hodson says. “Establishing this guest quarter’s style from the get-go enabled successful decisions and selections.” The designer created a contemporary, midcentury-inspired décor for the main house and continued it inside the casita. “We wanted to create a seamless look and feel across the project.” His design

ABOVE: Designer Gregg Hodson created a screen to form a small entry off the living area. A floating shelf performs as a console beneath the TV and shadeless pharmacy lamps provide light and style without bulk. Clean-lined furniture, large framed art and minimal accessories add color and character without clutter.

LEFT: The kitchen’s floor-to-ceiling pantry provides lots of storage using minimal floor space. Open shelves keep the space open and airy. Understated midcenturyinspired tile provides pattern to the backsplash without overwhelming the space.

OPPOSITE: Beneath a Nelson bubble lamp, two shell chairs and a small Eames table deliver maximum style and functionality using minimum space. Ceiling pockets conceal roller blinds. Furnishings from Henriksen Butler.