Smart Small House Layouts to Maximize Space

Having a small house doesn’t mean you need to give up on style or comfort. Using some smart design ideas, you can change your small space into a useful and beautiful escape.

1. Open Up Your Floor Plan

A small house with an open design that connects the living areas smoothly.

By putting together the kitchen, dining, and living areas, an open floor plan makes the flow better and makes the space feel bigger. I love how this design helps people connect with each other.

Check these products out:

Small Dining Table Set: Make your dining area better with a smooth table set, great for living in an open floor plan.
Sofa Bed That Does Many Things: Get the most out of your space and comfort with a sofa bed that can change, great for small, open living areas.
LED Ceiling Lights That Save Space: Brighten your open space well with cool LED ceiling lights that don’t take up much space.

2. Open Shelving in Kitchens

A small kitchen with stylish open shelves for an open feel.

Choose open shelves in the kitchen to keep things light and open. It not only gives you storage but also lets you show off beautiful kitchenware, which I love.

A few relevant products:

Open Kitchen Shelves That Hang on the Wall: Make your kitchen better with stylish shelves that hang on the wall. Great for storage that’s easy to get to and looks good.
Set of Ceramic Dinnerware: Show off your beautiful dinnerware with this stylish set. Adds a touch of class to any shelf.
Set of Stainless Steel Cookware: Make your kitchen look better with smooth cookware. Great for both cooking and showing off.

3. Furniture That Does More

A stylish sofa bed and coffee table with storage in a small living room.

Buy furniture that does more than one thing, like a sofa bed or a coffee table with storage. I’ve often found that these pieces are very important for a small space that’s well-organized.

A few suggestions:

Changeable Sofa Bed: Get the most out of your space with a sofa bed that can change, great for sitting and sleeping.
Coffee Table with Lifting Top and Storage: Make your living room better with a coffee table that lifts up, giving you style and hidden storage.
Storage Bench That’s Also an Ottoman: Make things more useful with a storage bench that’s also an ottoman, great for extra seats and hidden storage.

4. Use Space Going Up

A small home office using shelves going up efficiently.

Put up shelves or storage units on walls to get the most out of your vertical space. I’ve always found this to be a smart way to keep the floor clear and the room organized.

May just do the trick:

Shelving Unit That Hangs on the Wall: Get the most vertical storage and keep things off the floor with cool shelves that hang on the wall.
Storage Baskets That Hang: Add more storage with useful hanging baskets, great for organizing small things well.
Wall Organizer That You Can Change: Make your space your own with an organizer that you can change to fit different things and keep your area tidy.

5. Hidden Storage Niches

Smart hidden storage spots in a small home.

Think about making hidden storage in walls or under floors for a home without clutter. I love using this to keep a smooth, tidy look.

These products might help:

Hidden Bookshelf That Hangs on the Wall: Get the most space with a hidden bookshelf that blends into your wall for a tidy look.
Storage Sets Under the Floor: Find storage sets under the floor to use floor space well, making less clutter at home.
Safe in the Wall: Keep important things safe in a smooth safe in the wall, hidden well for extra safety and space.

6. Make a Cozy Spot

A cozy reading spot with built-in seating in a small corner.

Turn an awkward corner into a cozy reading spot or workspace. I’ve seen this simple addition change unused spaces into favorite spots for relaxing or getting work done.

Products that could assist:

Soft Throw Blanket: Add warmth to your spot with a soft throw blanket, great for cozy reading times.
Pillows to Throw That Look Good: Make things more comfortable and stylish with pillows to throw, making a welcoming and soft seating area.
Reading Light That Hangs on the Wall: Light up your reading space with a light that hangs on the wall, giving focus and a nice feeling for reading late at night.

7. Magic Under the Stairs

A small house with storage under the stairs and a cozy small library.

Use the space under your stairs for storage or a small library. I’ve often used this in my designs as a perfect spot for hidden storage or showing off a collection of books.

Give these a look:

Bookshelf Organizer That You Can Change: Get the most storage by adding bookshelves that you can change to fit your unique space under the stairs.
Storage Cabinets Under the Stairs: Add useful and stylish storage cabinets to use the space under the stairs well.
LED Lighting Set: Light up your library or storage under the stairs with an LED lighting set that’s easy to put in.

8. Pop-Up Table Ideas

A small dining area with a table that pops up for flexible use of space.

A table that pops up can be put away when you’re not using it, freeing up space for other things. I’ve found this very helpful in kitchens and dining areas.

Some handy options:

Dining Table That Folds: Make space quickly with this dining table that folds, great for small kitchens and dining areas.
Table That Hangs on the Wall and Folds Down: Make things more useful with a table that hangs on the wall and folds away when you’re not using it.
Table That Starts as a Console and Gets Bigger: Get the most out of your space with a table that starts as a console and changes to a full dining table.

9. Sliding Doors to Save Space

A smooth sliding door in a small bedroom that saves space.

Change to sliding doors to save floor space and keep an open feel. I’ve found this very helpful in small bedrooms and bathrooms.

Check if these fit your needs:

Glass Sliding Door Set: Make your space better with a smooth glass sliding door set for a modern touch and good use.
Wood Sliding Barn Door: Make your room better with a charming wooden sliding barn door, saving floor space in a stylish way.
Sliding Door Hardware Set: Put in this strong sliding door hardware set to make a smooth change between rooms.

10. Compact Kitchen Wonders

A small kitchen layout with appliances that save space in a small house.

Design a small kitchen with good layouts and appliances that save space. I’ve seen how these designs can change even the smallest kitchen into a great place to cook.

A few helpful options:

Small Microwave Oven: Save counter space with this good small microwave oven, great for small kitchens.
Small Fridge with Freezer: Keep your food fresh with a small fridge, great for tight kitchen spaces.
Thin Electric Kettle: Boil water fast without clutter with this thin electric kettle that saves space.

11. Bunk Bed Spaces

A small children's room with a cool bunk bed design. — A small children’s room with a cool bunk bed design.

Think about bunk beds for kids’ rooms to get the most play and storage space. They’ve been a great answer for families that care about space in a few projects.

Consider these options:

Bunk Bed with Desk That Saves Space: Make the most of your child’s room with a bunk bed and desk together for studying and playing.
Storage Drawers Under the Bed: Add extra storage under the bunk bed to keep toys and important things neatly organized.
Reading Lamp for Children: Make sure there’s a cozy reading spot under the bunk bed with a stylish and useful lamp.

12. Mirrors as Decoration

Mirrors placed well make the space in a small living room better.

Put mirrors in your decor to bounce light and open up the space. I’ve used this trick many times to add depth and light to small rooms.

Some ideas to consider:

Big Wall Mirror with Wood Frame: Add style and brightness to your room with this cool big wall mirror.
Wall Mirror Set with Cool Shapes: Change your space with this fancy mirror set with shapes, great for making depth and interest.
Mirror That Looks Like an Old Window: Make your room feel better with a mirror that looks like an old window with charming panes.

13. Tiny Porch, Big Impact

A charming small porch with cozy seats and welcoming decor.

Even a small porch can be changed into a welcoming entry with the right seats and decor. I’ve seen tiny porches become the perfect welcome with just a few thoughtful touches.

Might be a good match:

String Lights for Outdoors: Brighten your porch with cozy string lights for a warm and welcoming feeling in the evenings.
Wicker Loveseat for Outdoors: Add comfort and style with a small wicker loveseat, great for small porch seating areas.
Lanterns for Candles: Make your porch look better with fancy lanterns, making a charming and peaceful feeling.

14. Green Indoor Spaces

Green plants make the decor better in a small indoor space.

Add plants inside to bring life and color to a small home. Greenery can make a refreshing feeling even in small spaces, and I often tell people to do this.

Possibly helpful picks:

Set of Plant Pots for Indoors: Make your green space better with stylish pots to show off your indoor plants easily.
Hanging Planters: Get the most out of your small space with fancy hanging planters for a great vertical garden.
Small Plant Stand for Indoors: Make your green decor better with a plant stand that can change to make any small space better.

15. Love the Loft Look

A loft bedroom that looks over a cozy living area in a small city house.

Changing your ceiling area into a loft area for sleeping or keeping things can free up the main floor for living. I’ve used lofts in my own designs, and they’ve changed things a lot, adding both use and charm.