Favorite Small Spaces
From tiny cottages to hobbit houses and stairway nooks, these small spaces pack big punch
From tiny cottages to imaginative hobbit houses, from attic rooms to stairway nooks, these small spaces from past issues pack punch.
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1/21Beach BungalowPhotography by Martin Mann An attic space becomes a cute bedroom in a beach bungalow designed by Karyn Frazier of Bungalow 56.
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2/21Back HousePhoto by Brady Architectural Photography A 450-square foot guest cottage’s charm includes a Dutch door entry, a corner kitchen with display shelves, a sweetly appointed bedroom and a loft space. Architect Dorothy Howard.
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3/21CarlsbadWith a mix of styles, a tiny area off the stairs not only gets glamorized but also becomes useful. Interior designer: Anita Dawson, Dawson Design Group
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4/21Centre Street LoftsPhotography by David Harrison Center Street Lofts, designed by architect Lloyd Russell. Roll-up garage doors create a dramatic connection to outdoor spaces. An all-concrete studio without a private outdoor space has an 8-foot-by-8foot pivoting window to bring the outdoors in.
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5/21Centre Street LoftsPhotography by David Harrison Center Street Lofts, designed by architect Lloyd Russell. Roll-up garage doors create a dramatic connection to outdoor spaces. An all-concrete studio without a private outdoor space has an 8-foot-by-8foot pivoting window to bring the outdoors in.
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6/21CitiZen DesignPhotography by Chipper Hatter To get a spot in an 832-square-foot house for a working area, architect Jimmy Sullivan of CitiZen Design Studio replaced a corner-bench eating nook with a built-in desk.
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7/21Dawson Green Tiny Play AreaPhotos by Brady Architectural Photography A hobbit house below a grass-tufted berm roof and a tiny play area just off the stairs are imagination spaces for children in a Santa Luz home. An area underneath the stairs became a powder room with a natural wood counter. Interior designer: Anita Dawson, Dawson Design Group
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8/21Dawson Green Hobbit HousePhoto by Brady Architectural Photography A hobbit house below a grass-tufted berm roof and a tiny play area just off the stairs are imagination spaces for children in a Santa Luz home. An area underneath the stairs became a powder room with a natural wood counter. Interior designer: Anita Dawson, Dawson Design Group
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9/21Dawson Green Powder RoomPhotos by Brady Architectural Photography A hobbit house below a grass-tufted berm roof and a tiny play area just off the stairs are imagination spaces for children in a Santa Luz home. An area underneath the stairs became a powder room with a natural wood counter. Interior designer: Anita Dawson, Dawson Design Group
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10/21Display GardenPhotography by Susanna Pagan North County landscape designer Susanna Pagan demonstrates how a little planning can turn a plain wall and a neglected outdoor area into a cozy destination.
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11/21English GardenPhotography by Martin Mann MacKenzie-Childs ceramics and fun drawer pulls decorate a potting table in a garden corner. The checkerboard-patterned boots keep the whimsy going.
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12/21Cardiff Breakfast NookPhotography by Gail Owens For a homeowner with a passion for color, Gay Butler designed built-in bench seating featuring cushions in purple, orange, green and blue.
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13/21Side PatioPhotography by Martin Mann A Tuscany setting was created for a tiny side patio space off a master bath. Design by Cynthia Lambert-Langdon, CKL Designs; and Harry Thompson, Torrey Pines Landscape Co.
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14/21Hector Magnus Tiny Beach HouseHector Magnus Stucco walls were warmed with budget-friendly, construction-grade Douglas-fir beams in a tiny cottage just blocks from the beach. Architect: Hector and Pamela Magnus, Architects Magnus
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15/21Herbal TeaPhotography by Bob Wigand A wrought-iron trellis and a few flagstone pavers create an adorable, cozy spot for tea in the garden.
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16/21PortholesPhoto by Brady Architectural Photography A door with four fully functioning portholes adds pizzazz to a small side entrance to a La Jolla beach cottage. Architect: Claude-Anthony Marengo, Marengo Morton Architects. Construction: Joseph Diasparra, Hill Construction Co.
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17/21Under The StairsPhotography by Martin Mann Filling the space underneath an exposed staircase with a snug seating nook and media storage brings cozy cheer to a Marina District condo. Interior designer Alison Dorvillier, Inplace Studio
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18/21Mission Beach StudioPhotography by Taylor Abeel Photography Designer Danielle Perkins turned a studio apartment into a personal beach getaway.
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19/21RosaritoPhotography by Gary Payne Color fills guest quarters in a Rosarito home built by Craig Wutsch and Alonzo Nava and designed by Jim Gabriel, AIA, of Hanna Gabriel Wells.
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20/21Storybook CottagePhotography by Martin Mann Blushing pink walls and an interesting window treatment add flair to a small desk nook in a Coronado Tudor-style home. Another nook contains initialed hangers for towels near the bathroom. Architect/engineer Eric Fotiadi; Interior design Kristin Lomauro-Boom
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21/21Storybook CottagePhotography by Martin Mann Blushing pink walls and an interesting window treatment add flair to a small desk nook in a Coronado Tudor-style home. Another nook contains initialed hangers for towels near the bathroom. Architect/engineer Eric Fotiadi; Interior design Kristin Lomauro-Boom