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Convertible Furniture

In a tiny home, space often serves more than one purpose. The living room in this beautiful container home by @trelan_farm doubles as the bedroom. Thanks to the smart choice of a convertible couch, guests can simply transform the sofa into a bed when it’s time to go to sleep.



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Don’t be Afraid to Take Risks



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Bring the Outdoors In

The wall of this shipping container pool cabana by @craftspaceinc opens up onto a furnished patio, creating one big entertaining space. Decorating and furnishing an adjoining deck or patio is a great way to expand a tiny interior. Use a similar color palette and design style to make the two areas cohesive.



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Dark Accent Wall

Most of this boho chic container house by @bendigouniquestays is painted bright white. The one dark navy accent wall gives the room depth, making it look bigger. A single nightstand, instead of two, and plenty of wall shelves help add storage to this small bedroom without taking up too much space.



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Enlarge a Bathroom with Visual Tricks

This space by @alternativelivingspaces proves that even a tiny container home can have a beautiful bathroom! The horizontal lines created by the shiplap draw the eye around the space to make the small bathroom feel wider. A floating vanity gives the illusion of more space by exposing the floor underneath.



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Texture and Color

Although an all-white interior often makes a small space feel bigger, this container home kitchen by @theflophouze shows that you shouldn’t shy away from color or texture when decorating a small home. The reclaimed wood accent wall adds interest and depth, and the soft blue cabinets provide a breath of fresh air in an otherwise all-neutral space.



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Be a Minimalist

Minimal furnishings and decor help this small container home Airbnb by @kaiserworks.home feel bright and spacious. We love the pop of color from the green sofa and the slim storage shelf in place of a bulky media cabinet. The sofa also folds out into a bed. As we’ve mentioned, multi-purpose furniture is always a smart choice when decorating a small space.



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Use Durable Materials

In a small space, every inch gets a lot of use, so it’s important to choose materials that will last. In this container home kitchen by @mattandpaiton, the scratch resistant laminate countertops can take a lot of abuse before showing any wear and tear. The durable (and affordable!) sheet metal backsplash protects the wall from splatters.



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