As the population of urban metropolises rises at an exponential rate, the size of our homes is steadily decreasing, which is where these small space design ideas are coming to not only make the most of cramped quarters, but also set consumers up for the new standards of design. Gone are the days where opting for a sprawling suburban dwelling was the ultimate choice; today, consumers are choosing something that's far smaller to suit a lifestyle that's predominantly spent outside of the living space.
Condominiums aside, we're seeing homes built substantially smaller than in previous years and making the most of what space is left in urban hubs. If you're in one yourself or thinking of downsizing, perhaps these small space design ideas will help spark an aesthetic you love.
77 Small Space Design Ideas
From Stackable Versatile Furniture to Simplistic Dining Chairs:
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Compact Multi-Room Moveables
The Matroshka Collection Can Fully Furnish a Micro Flat
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Bed-Desk Hybrids
The BLESS Workbed by Mira Schroder is Great for Small Spaces
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Fragmented Plywood Furnishings
The Mate Chair and Table Are Versatile and Customizable
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Luxe All-Inclusive Showers
The 'Steam Shower Room' Amps Up Your Shower Experience
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3-in-1 Furniture
The #006 SideSeat by PROOFF is a Seat, Desk and Storage in One
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Multi-Purpose Laptop Tables
This DIY Project Makes the Classic TV Table Better for Laptop Use
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Retro-Modern Office Hubs
The Intimo Secretary from CB2 is a Fresh Take on Vintage Design
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Affordable Storage Options
The Ikea Storage 2015 Catalog Focuses on Organizing Small Spaces
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Small Space Reality Shows
'Tiny House Nation' Focuses on the Cramped Architectural Movement
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Wall-Mounted Furniture
The Wood Peg Collection by Studio Gorm Comes Apart by Hand
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Elevating Bed Frames
Espace Loggia's Customizable Elevator Bed Allows for Additional Space
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Wraparound Sofa Shelves
This Couch Arm Table Makes Laptop and Glass Balancing Less Difficult
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Convertible Bedroom Furniture
The Kickstarter UrbanDesk Conserves Space and Saves Time
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Slim Wall-Mounted Consoles
Singular by Alpha India is Great for Small Spaces
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Adjustable Multifunctional Furniture
The Takka Table and Stools is Made for Small Spaces
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Wall-Mounted Modular Workspaces
The Camille Wall Desk by Vurv Design is Healthily Compact
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Furniture Hiding Bookshelves
As If From Nowhere by Orla Reynolds is Cleverly Space-Saving
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Swiveling Stool Stations
Geoffrey Graven's Tandem Furniture is a Seat, Storage and Table in One
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Fully Functional Mini Kitchens
The B21B is a Small Space Kitchen Unit That Gets the Job Done
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Compact Miniature Appliances
This Dorm Room Kitchen Has All You Need
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Modern Versatile Fireplaces
This Minimalist Free Standing Fireplace from Altro Fuoco is on Wheels
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Modern Wall-Mounted Desks
NUBO by Ligne Roset is Sleek and Stylish for Small Spaces
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Modular Fitness Furniture
The Jopple Stool Encourages Active Healthy Lifestyles
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Clever Bunk Hideaways
The Disappearing Bed is a Small Space Contraption
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Four-in-One Furniture Designs
Fanny Adam Creates a Single Piece for Small Spaces
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Slim Versatile Tables
The Riley Table by Sam McMorran is Made for Small Spaces
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Stackable Versatile Furniture
Stripe by Natali Ristovska & Miki Stefanoski is Modern and Practical
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Space-Saving Floating Escritoires
The Ledge by Urbancase Features No Legs and an Organized Design
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Simple Transforming Seating
The 4 in 1 Chair by Itay Kirshenbaum is Perfect for Small Spaces
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Simplistic Dining Chairs
Solo by Nitzan Cohen is Minimalist and Full of Character
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Small Space Shelf Organizers
The Plank Shelf Organizes All Your Small Items in One Place
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All-Inclusive Compact Kitchens
The Cuisine K1 Re-Defines Minimal Living
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Pull-Out Furniture Sheds
Vinyl Milford by Allan Wexler Rethinks Small Spaces
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Functionally Compact Living Arrangements
Graham Hill Shows How Living with Less is Easy-to-Do
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Modernized Living Room Fireplaces
The Stack Stove is Compact Enough for Any Space
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Solitude-Promoting Abodes
Yuji Kimura Builds a House for Relaxation in Tokyo
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Table Transformers
The Storable Studio Desk Caters to Students With Small Spaces
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Compact Corner Desks
The Ribalta Writing Desk Offers a Moderntique Design for Small Spaces
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Compact Plywood Architecture
ATMN by Archi Lab Makes the Most from a Small Space
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Airy Compact Furniture
The Cobrina Collection by Torafu is Made for Small Spaces
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Minimalist Flat-Pack Furniture
One Nordic's Latest Collection is Made for Small Spaces and Nomads
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Minimalist Transforming Furniture
The Minuetto Space Saving Table is Made for Cramped Quarters
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Clip-On Shelving Cubes
Increase the Usuage of Your Storage with the Clipshelf Shelf Add-Ons
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Puzzling Compact Furniture
Daniel Pearlman Cleverly Fits Two Chairs and Table in a Small Space
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Wooden Storage Seating
The Mode Lounge Chair is Perfect for Reading and Storing Books
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Compact Crafty Workspaces
This Artist Studio Design is Functional and Comfortable
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Deceptively Compact Dining Sets
Gioia's Monolith Table For Small Space Slendor
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Clever Accordion Furniture
The Extendable Table by Julien Vidame is Perfect for Small Spaces
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Versatile Wire Furniture
The Kuji Seat Can Also Act as a Table, Stool and Storage
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Belted Modular Seating
The Popup Pouf Converts From Chair to Ottoman
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Snug Space-Saving Abodes
This Newlyweds Apartment Cleverly Deals with the Issue of Small Spaces
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Stackable Origami Stools
The Grommet Joint Stool Features a Foldable Structural Frame
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Snaking Workspace Surfaces
Victor Vasilev's MAMBA Shelf and Desk is Perfect for Small Spaces
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Compact Multi-Use Moveables
'Trick' by Sakura Adachi is a Shelving Unit and a Dining Set
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Modern Bookworm Seating
The Transforming Calypso Chair by Brandon Allen is Packed With Storage
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Sleek Shelved Seating
The Slim Sofa by Stephane Perruchon is Perfect for Space-Saving Rooms
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Magnetized Flower Pots
Kyung-Eun Oh Creates Planters That Could Stick to Fridges
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Portable Cubed Kitchens
The Kochinsel by Remo Zimmerli Allows People to Cook Anywhere in the Home
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Modular Luxury Loungers
The Elegant Sinfo Sofa Invites Customized Arrangement
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Economy-Sized Urban Abodes
Living in the City by Apostrophy's is Filled with Multi-Use Furniture
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Origami Fold-Up Loungers
Sasan Magic Carpet Conserves Space and Provides a Place for Resting
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Slotted Multifunctional Furniture
The Handy 3-in-1 Table by Niclas Waldorf Slot
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Compact Crisscrossed Furnishings
The Sunpan Madero Oak Dining Table is Great for Small Spaces
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Flexible Space-Saving Shelves
Urban Shelf is an Ideal Design that is Functional and Practical
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Bijou Attic Hotels
Enjoy the 'Chic Ric et Fer' Attic Guest Room on Your Next Visit to France
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Table-Transforming Couches
The Сonvertible Sofa by Julia Kononenko Converts into a Dining Se
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Functional Foldable Ledges
Eeva Lithovius Helps You Stay Organized With Chic Makeshift Shelves
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Flip-Door Cabinets
The Double Life Storage Unit Has Two Different Personalities
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Small Space Furniture Collections
IKEA Unveiled a Collection for City-Dwellers in Small Spaces
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Acrylic Top Tables
Minis by Peter Johansen is Changeable and Lightweight
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Sculpturally Airy Seating
The Omicra Chair by Sotiris Lazou Boasts a Cut-Out Backrest
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Reconfigurable Coffee Tables
The Alina Coffee Table Transforms into a Two-Seater Eating Area
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Greenery-Infused Urban Abodes
The House K in Tokyo Makes the Most of a Busy Area
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Utopian Digital Projections
Bernardo Schorr's Mixed Reality Living Spaces Alters Micro-Apartments
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Briefcase-Inspired Seating
Chair to Suitcase by China Magic is Space-Saving and Easily Portable
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Chair-Stool Convertibles
The 'Chool' by James Lucas Lets You Perch or Repose
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Sleek Stackable Seating
The Alexander Gufler Axel Chair is Perfect for Small Spaces
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