Unless you are a devout minimalist, we all struggle with keeping our homes clear of clutter. No matter how much you declutter, you still have stuff. Our lives are filled with it. In a big house, there's plenty of places to stash all that stuff. But, in a small house like a granny flat, it's a lot harder. To live in a granny flat, you need smart storage ideas. General Storage Ideas If I had a granny flat, I would have walls filled with these between the stud shelves. While limited in width ... continue reading...
Design Inspiration: 15 Kitchen Islands with Display Shelves
Kitchen islands are a great place to show off a special collection. Have you ever noticed the lack of "stuff" in a designer photo of a kitchen? There are usually three ubiquitous things in the entire kitchen: a knife block, a bowl of fruit, and a plant. That's it. While that's fine for a photo, I'm pretty sure that's not reality for most people. We spend so much time in our kitchens, and the counters are usually a drop zone for "stuff" as you come into the house. It can be a constant ... continue reading...
Space Saving Appliances That Are Perfect for a Granny Pod
Compact appliances are a great way to maximize space in a granny pod. Granny pods (or granny flats) are a great housing solution for many people. From senior citizens to millennials and everything in between. While not as small as a tiny house, a granny pod is still small - usually around 400-500 s.f. or about the size of a two car garage. A granny pod needs to take advantage of every single square foot. Especially in the kitchen. You could install this Avanti 36" Combo Kitchen (sink, ... continue reading...
12 Compact Refrigerators for Your Granny Flat Kitchenette
Make every inch of your kitchenette count with a compact refrigerator. Have you shopped for refrigerators lately? They have become gigantic! I'm not talking about the professional quality ones that cost thousands, but the regular home refrigerator. A couple of years ago, we replaced the refrigerator in our small-ish kitchen. We had a hard time finding a fridge that was small enough to fit in the footprint and short enough to fit under an upper cabinet. It's not a small space; it's just that ... continue reading...
25 Dorm Room Essentials
It's August! It's Back to School time or Off to College time! Wait, what?!? Do you have all your dorm room essentials or have you procrastinated? If you haven't bought a single thing, don't worry. This list will help you get your act together. Living in a Dorm Room We all know dorm rooms are small. Like 8'x12' small. For two people. And two beds, two desks, and two closets. Yikes! That doesn't leave a lot of space for your stuff. Since there isn't a lot of square footage, you have to ... continue reading...
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