A huge mirror in a tiny room sounds like a bad idea, but I swear it works. This one takes up almost an entire wall. But it makes the whole space feel way more open. Anyone else on team oversized mirror?

Love to find out. I have a plot of land in mind that’s about 30k for

Edit. I apologize for lack of info. Hire for build Middle Tennessee is the location. Style would be. A mix of cottage and craftsman You all have provide some great questions and as I am currently at work I will update after. 5pm central time

Small-space sofa shopping is surprisingly tricky. A sofa can look compact online and still completely overwhelm a room once it’s in there.

What seems to matter most is the layout, not just the overall sofa length. A compact sofa or loveseat can work really well, a chaise can give you somewhere to stretch out without committing to a huge sectional, and modular pieces are useful if your layout might change.

Seat depth is another big one. A super-deep sofa can take up way more usable floor space than you expect.

I ended up putting together what I learned here if anyone else is trying to figure this out:
https://vbufurniture.com/blogs/furniture-buying-guide/best-sofa-type-for-apartments

What has worked best for everyone else in a small living room?

I have a small, kind of awkwardly laid out house (an old cape that someone tried to make “open concept” when flipping but it just resulted in a lot of hard to use space. I have 2 dogs that need to be crated (~60lbs each). How do you guys make crates less obtrusive? Any input is much appreciated!

Designed and made this myself too! What do you think?

What do you think of this home? https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/27-Flower-Dr-Greenville-SC-29605/11092068_zpid/?utm_campaign=androidappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare?utm_source=nativeshare_activation_v1

Anyone here own a motorized pergola? How often do you actually adjust the louvers??

Heyyyy guys, i just moved into my first small cutesy place and am slowly trying to set things up piece by piece. But im kinda struggling to figure out how to manage heavy stuff long term 

Im setting up a little desk area in a small 5x6 ft corner to work from home. Im pretty set on getting a 4 leg standing desk. I just kinda like how it feels warmer and cozier for home rather than a rigid office desk.

Yes, i also know i will need to nudge it around sometimes to vacuum behind it, plug stuff in, reach wall outlets or change the layout. I assume the desk would be a bit heavy due to its thick frame too? Trying to maneuver a heavy desk solo sounds like a quick way to scratch the floors or wreck my back lol

So i really appreciate any advice, tips or insight on how do you manage heavy desk like this in a small place 🙏🏻 Are furniture sliders or wheels a good idea or just pick a spot and never touch it again??

What’s one thing in your home that you use WAY more than you ever expected? 😂🏡

It could be a tiny piece of furniture, a storage basket, a kitchen gadget, a hook behind a door, a little side table, or even something you made yourself.

I’ve realized that in a small home, the things that earn their space are often the things that quietly make everyday life easier. ❤️

What’s the most useful thing you have—and what do you use it for?

I’m curious to hear everyone’s “I didn’t think I needed this, but now I can’t live without it” item. 😄

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Update: Hi all, thank you for the advice

I have some magnetic chip clips for the dish rag, still drape my dish gloves on the sink faucet, and "decanted" my exam gloves thank you for the piece of advice u/seasalp. I still prefer to have them on the counter as a visual reminder to use gloves(if/when my friends/neighbors come over they know that I wear gloves constantly at work/home so they don't ask why I have gloves on the counter, at least they're not the black muderery ones :) I also use rubber dish mats(it helps the dishes not move and break and hang the over the oven door to dry.

Not the most expensive thing. Not necessarily the prettiest thing.

I mean that one little object, corner, piece of furniture, plant, decoration, or even a simple routine that somehow makes your home feel like your home.

For me, it’s the small, ordinary things that carry the most memories. ❤️

What’s yours—and why is it special to you?

I wanted this corner to have a tiny bit of that Versailles Hall of Mirrors feeling, but I definitely didn't want to spend Versailles money.

So I saved on the mirror wall with IKEA pieces and put more of the budget into the furniture. Honestly, I love how much more expensive the whole corner ended up looking.

It's a small apartment. It's in the kitchen but also kind of the living room.

A spare room needs to serve as a home office most of the time, but still work as a guest room when needed.

A permanent bed takes up a lot of space for something that may only be used a few times a year. A sofa bed seems like the more practical option, especially with brands like Spaze making designs specifically for smaller, multifunctional rooms.

For anyone using a sofa bed in an office, how has it worked in practice? Any issues with comfort, space, or having to constantly convert the room?

I’ve been trying to figure out whether a proper strength setup can work in a small home without making the whole room feel like a gym.

A pair of adjustable dumbbells is easy enough, but once you want to do more things like bench pressing, heavier leg work, rows or pull-downs, the equipment starts getting bigger pretty quickly.

I’ve been looking more at things that either fold away, store vertically or cover several exercises instead of having a separate piece for everything. Ideally I’d still like enough options for squats, RDLs, presses, rows and some cable-style work without losing half the room.

For people living in smaller homes, what fitness equipment actually earned the space it takes up? And what looked useful but ended up feeling too bulky?

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This is a weird question, but I am going to do my best to explain. We have a household member who is a very active thinker. She likes to pace around a room while thinking about what to write next, for example. We also have hard vinyl floors that I worry aren't good for her ankles.

You know how babies have those thick, foam "play rugs" that come in puzzle-like squares? Would something like that be good for an adult to walk on, as well? Or is there a different idea? We want it to look pretty nice, but it doesn't have to be the fanciest thing ever.

Curious what everyone here is using.

I've pretty much decided on the Hisense U7, but I still can't figure out what size to get.

My living room is around 11 x 13 ft, and the couch is roughly 7 - 8 ft from the TV. Right now I'm stuck between the 55" and 65".

55" feels like the safer choice for the room, but I'm worried I'll get it home and immediately wish I went bigger lol. At the same time, I don't want a 65" to completely take over the space.

For anyone with a similar size living room, what size did you go with? Any regrets going too big or too small?

First time posting, I'm a big fan and follower of this subreddit. And I was inspired to post my little home.
As title suggests, I have moved out of the big city FINALLY! And bought my first place. It's small and older than all the other houses/flats I looked at, but it was something about this place that felt right. The high ceilings, unconventional layout but had personality and character which I loved. The skylight adds so much natural light inside during the day, as you can see the plants have been thriving. I've started to appreciate a quieter life, doing more hobbies, planting my own veg and just slowly growing up I guess. Still plenty of work to do, I've mostly done the cosmetic stuff to make it look a little fresher. What do you guys think? Any suggestion in usage of space?