Step Inside Our 700 Sq Ft Tiny Home

Welcome to our beloved tiny home! If you’ve been curious about the magic of small-space living, we invite you to embark on an exclusive journey through our meticulously designed 700 square foot residence. This isn’t just a house; it’s a testament to ingenious organization, clever storage solutions, and a deep appreciation for functional, minimalist design. Every corner has been optimized to maximize comfort, utility, and aesthetic appeal, proving that less truly can be more. Discover how we’ve transformed a compact footprint into a spacious and inviting sanctuary, packed with innovative hacks and beautiful decor. For a visual deep-dive, make sure to explore the full tour of our 700 square foot tiny home, where you’ll witness firsthand the seamless integration of our favorite storage and organization solutions.

Living in a tiny home encourages a thoughtful approach to every item you own and every design decision you make. Our philosophy centers on creating versatile spaces that adapt to our needs, utilizing vertical storage, and choosing multi-functional furniture. Below, you’ll find an exhaustive guide to every item and design element featured in our charming tiny home, complete with direct links to help you recreate the look and efficiency in your own dwelling. Whether you’re planning your own tiny home adventure or simply seeking inspiration for maximizing space in a smaller apartment, these curated selections offer practical and stylish solutions for every room.

Shop Our Efficient and Stylish Tiny Home Kitchen

Our tiny home kitchen is the heart of our culinary adventures, designed for both functionality and aesthetic appeal within a compact layout. We believe a small kitchen can still be incredibly powerful and inviting with the right design choices. From crisp white cabinetry to smart storage solutions, every element has been carefully selected to enhance efficiency and create an open, airy feel. Discover the specific items that make our kitchen a delightful and productive space for daily meals and food photography alike.

DIY White Painted Cabinets: The foundation of our bright kitchen makeover started with painting our existing cabinets a pristine white. This detailed post provides all the insights and steps we followed to achieve a fresh, modern look, significantly brightening the space and making it feel larger than its actual footprint. The transformation was both cost-effective and visually stunning, proving that a DIY approach can yield professional results.
Elegant Door Knobs: Small details make a big impact in a tiny home. We selected these sleek door knobs to complement our newly painted white cabinets, adding a touch of modern sophistication and ensuring easy access to all our kitchen essentials.
Stylish Drawer Pulls: Continuing the minimalist aesthetic, these drawer pulls were chosen for their clean lines and ergonomic design. They seamlessly integrate with the cabinet knobs, providing a cohesive and polished look throughout the kitchen.
Classic Subway Tile Backsplash: A white subway tile backsplash offers timeless appeal and creates a clean, bright backdrop for our cooking area. Its reflective surface helps bounce light around the kitchen, further enhancing the sense of space and adding a touch of classic charm.
Calacatta Quartz Countertops: Our countertops are crafted from stunning Calacatta Quartz from California Marble & Stone. This choice was deliberate for its luxurious appearance, mimicking natural marble without the high maintenance. Its durability and non-porous surface make it ideal for a busy tiny home kitchen, resisting stains and scratches while maintaining its pristine beauty.
Integrated Dishwasher: Even in a compact kitchen, convenience is key. Our dishwasher is seamlessly integrated into the cabinetry, providing essential functionality without disrupting the clean, streamlined design. It handles daily cleanup efficiently, allowing us more time to enjoy our tiny home living.
Modern Kitchen Faucet: This contemporary kitchen faucet was selected for its sleek design and practical features, including a pull-down sprayer for versatile washing. Its elegant finish complements the sink and countertops, blending functionality with sophisticated style.
Deep Kitchen Sink: A spacious and deep kitchen sink is a must-have for any active cook, especially in a tiny home where every inch counts. This sink accommodates larger pots and pans, making dishwashing easier and more efficient, and contributing to overall kitchen hygiene.
Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System: For pure and clean drinking water directly from the tap, we installed a reverse osmosis water filtration system. This essential addition ensures healthy hydration for our family, reducing the need for bottled water and promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
Charming Succulent Plants in White Containers: Adding a touch of greenery is vital for bringing life into any space, and our artificial succulent plants in clean white pots do just that. They offer the beauty of nature without the need for constant maintenance, perfect for busy tiny home dwellers.
White Letter Board for Weekly Menu: This versatile white letter board serves as our weekly menu display, helping us plan meals and stay organized. It’s a fun and functional decor piece that adds a personal touch to the kitchen while keeping our family informed.
White Kitchen Utensil Holder: Keeping frequently used utensils within reach but neatly organized is crucial in a small kitchen. This white utensil holder provides a stylish solution, ensuring our cooking tools are always accessible yet contained.
Modern Refrigerator: Our refrigerator is chosen for its capacity and sleek design, fitting perfectly into our kitchen’s aesthetic. It provides ample storage for fresh ingredients, essential for healthy meal preparation in our tiny home.
Over-Refrigerator Cabinet: Maximizing vertical storage is a tiny home golden rule. This cabinet installed above the refrigerator utilizes often-wasted space, perfect for storing less frequently used items or bulk goods.
Pull-Out Sheet Pan Organizer: Tucked away in the cabinet above the fridge, this pull-out organizer is a game-changer for keeping baking sheets, cutting boards, and trays neatly stored and easily accessible. It eliminates clutter and makes the most of a narrow cabinet space.
Multi-Functional Island Cart: This versatile island cart is truly the workhorse of our kitchen. Originally brown oak, we gave it a DIY makeover by painting it white, updating the drawer pulls, and topping it with custom quartz countertops to match the main kitchen. This compact island is where all our food recipes are photographed right by the window, and where we shoot all our recipe videos, making it an indispensable part of our creative process and daily life. It also provides extra prep space and serving area, proving its invaluable utility.
Custom Produce Cabinet: Born from creativity and necessity, this unique produce cabinet was fashioned from an Ikea shelf unit (now discontinued) and fitted with wire racks. My husband, Shawn, crafted custom wooden doors with chicken wire, spray-painted them white, installed matching cabinet knobs, and even added a babyproof magnetic lock to keep curious little hands away from our onions and bananas. We also had quartz countertops cut for it, integrating it seamlessly into the kitchen’s design while providing essential and organized storage for fresh produce.
Clear Drawer Organizers: Maintaining order within drawers is paramount in a tiny kitchen. These clear organizers keep everything from spices to small gadgets neatly compartmentalized, making items easy to find and preventing clutter from accumulating.
Space-Saving Drawer Knife Block: Freeing up precious counter space, this ingenious drawer knife block safely stores our knives. It keeps sharp blades out of sight and out of reach, ensuring both safety and a streamlined kitchen aesthetic.
Drawer Silverware Organizer: A well-organized silverware drawer is fundamental for kitchen efficiency. This organizer ensures that forks, knives, and spoons each have their designated spot, making meal prep and table setting quick and tidy.
Watercolor Prints of Green Plants: Adding a touch of nature-inspired artistry, these beautiful watercolor prints in the hallway bring a serene and refreshing vibe to the adjacent living spaces. They connect the indoor environment with the natural world, enhancing the overall tranquility of our home.
Sterling Oak Floors: Our continuous Sterling Oak flooring unifies the entire tiny home, creating a harmonious flow and making each area feel more expansive. The light, natural wood tone adds warmth and elegance while being durable and easy to maintain, perfect for high-traffic areas.
White Walls in Behr Frost: The walls throughout our home are painted in Behr’s “Frost,” a soft, luminous white. This choice was deliberate to maximize natural light, create an illusion of greater space, and provide a clean, versatile backdrop for our carefully chosen decor and furnishings.

Explore Our Favorite Non-Toxic Kitchen Essentials

Beyond the structural elements of our kitchen, the tools we use for cooking are equally important, especially when striving for a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. In a tiny home, every kitchen gadget and piece of cookware must earn its place, not only for its functionality but also for its safety and durability. We are passionate about using non-toxic materials in our cooking to ensure the health of our family and the purity of our food. If you’re looking for the exact links to my cherished collection of non-toxic cookware, essential kitchen gadgets, and elegant plates, you’re in luck! We’ve dedicated a whole post to all my favorite toxic-free kitchen gear with direct links to everything I personally own and recommend. Dive into our trusted selections and equip your own kitchen with safe and efficient tools.

Furnish Your Space: Shop Our Cozy Living Room

Our living room, though compact, is a hub of comfort, productivity, and relaxation. It’s a testament to how careful selection of furniture and thoughtful decor can create a multi-functional space that feels open and welcoming. From stylish storage to innovative tech integration, every item plays a crucial role in maintaining harmony and order in our tiny home. Discover the key pieces that define our living area, offering both aesthetic pleasure and practical solutions for modern small-space living.

Comfortable Living Room Couch: Our comfortable couch, acquired from a local store, is the cornerstone of our living room. While the exact model is no longer available online (and we suspect the store might be closing), its design prioritizes both comfort and appropriate scale for our tiny home, providing a cozy spot for family gatherings and relaxation.
White Cordless Faux Wood Blinds: These sleek white cordless faux wood blinds offer privacy and light control while contributing to the clean, uncluttered aesthetic of our living room. Their cordless design is not only safer for children but also provides a streamlined, modern look.
Tall Hemnes Dresser in Black-Brown: This tall Hemnes dresser in a striking black-brown finish serves as a crucial vertical storage solution in our living room. Its multiple drawers provide ample space for various items, helping to keep the area tidy and organized without occupying much floor space.
Elegant Black Round Mirror (24″): A 24-inch round black mirror is strategically placed to enhance the perception of space and reflect natural light, making our living room feel brighter and more expansive. Its contemporary design also adds a stylish focal point to the wall.
Assorted Votive Candle Holders: To create a warm and inviting ambiance, we use a mix of votive candle holders. We chose a set in beautiful blues and another set in calming greens, then spray-painted the accompanying wood tray black for a cohesive look. These add gentle illumination and decorative charm.
Remote Control Flameless Flicker Tea Candles: For safety and convenience, especially with young children, we opt for remote control flameless flicker tea candles. They provide the cozy glow of real candles without any fire hazard, perfect for creating a relaxing atmosphere.
Artificial Succulent Plants: Bringing greenery indoors without the upkeep, these artificial succulents are a lovely addition. We customized them by pulling out the plants and spray-painting their containers white to match our decor, adding a fresh, vibrant touch to the space.
Hemnes Desk in Black-Brown: This sturdy Hemnes desk in black-brown serves as our dedicated workspace, fitting seamlessly into the living room layout. Its classic design and robust construction make it a practical and attractive piece for work or creative projects.
Black Oil Diffuser: To maintain a pleasant and calming atmosphere, we use a black oil diffuser. It subtly disperses essential oils, enhancing the sensory experience of our living room while blending discreetly with the decor.
Apple 27″ iMac Retina Display Setup: Our home office integrates a powerful Apple 27″ iMac Retina Display desktop computer, paired with a wireless keyboard and mouse. This compact and efficient setup allows us to manage our work effectively without sacrificing valuable space.
Wireless All-in-One Printer: A wireless all-in-one printer is essential for our home office needs, offering printing, scanning, and copying capabilities without the clutter of cables. Its compact design makes it perfect for a tiny home, providing full functionality in a small footprint.
Svenbertil Black Chair: This ergonomic black chair provides comfortable seating for our desk area. Its simple yet stylish design complements the overall aesthetic of the living room, ensuring both comfort and a cohesive look.
Tall Billy Bookcase in Black-Brown: The iconic Billy bookcase in black-brown is a powerhouse of storage in our living room. It houses both these black bins for concealed storage and black magazine files to keep documents and reading materials neatly organized, showcasing efficient vertical storage.
Hanging Plant in White Container: To add a touch of natural elegance without taking up floor space, we feature a hanging artificial plant in a white container. This enhances the vertical appeal of the room and brings a refreshing element of greenery indoors.
Sterling Oak Floors: The continuous Sterling Oak flooring extends into the living room, contributing to the seamless flow and open feel of our tiny home. Its light tone and durable finish are perfect for everyday living, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
White Walls in Behr Frost: Painted in Behr’s “Frost,” the white walls in our living room amplify natural light and create a sense of spaciousness. This neutral backdrop allows our furniture and decor to stand out, fostering a clean and calm environment.

Personalize Your Walls: Shop Our Photo Gallery Wall

Our photo gallery wall is more than just decor; it’s a curated display of cherished memories and personal touches that bring warmth and character to our tiny home. In a small space, vertical elements are key to expressing personality without adding clutter. This gallery wall skillfully combines photographs, artificial plants, and ambient lighting to create a dynamic and inviting feature. Each element is chosen not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its ability to enhance the cozy and personalized feel of our living area.

Short Photo Ledge (21-¾”): This short photo ledge provides a versatile display surface for frames, small plants, and decorative items. Its clean white finish integrates seamlessly with our walls, allowing us to easily swap out photos and decor as desired.
Hanging Artificial Plant in White Container: Adding depth and a touch of nature to the gallery, this artificial hanging plant in a white container brings softness and organic shape to the wall display. It’s a maintenance-free way to incorporate greenery.
White Picture Frame (5×7 size + print): A classic white 5×7 picture frame holds a cherished print, contributing to the personalized narrative of our gallery wall. Its simple design ensures the focus remains on the artwork or photograph.
Smaller White Picture Frame (4×6 print): This versatile white picture frame displays a 4×6 print, adding another layer to our visual story. Varying frame sizes and orientations creates visual interest and a dynamic arrangement.
Mixed Votive Candle Holders: To introduce warm, ambient light, we strategically place votive candle holders. We’ve combined blue-toned set and green-toned set, offering subtle color accents and a cozy glow to the gallery wall.
Remote Control Flameless Flicker Tea Candles: These flameless tea candles provide the perfect amount of soft, flickering light, creating an inviting atmosphere without the worry of open flames. The remote control adds convenience, allowing for easy illumination.
Long Photo Ledge (45-¼”): A longer white photo ledge grounds the gallery wall, offering ample space for a rotating display of larger frames, small decorative objects, and artificial plants. It reinforces the clean, horizontal lines of the arrangement.
Artificial Succulent Plants: Small artificial succulents are dotted along the ledges, injecting touches of natural texture and vibrant green into the display. They require no maintenance and stay fresh-looking year-round.
White Picture Frame (9×9 with 5×5 print + mat): This square white frame, holding a 5×5 print with its original mat, adds structural variety to the gallery. The mat draws attention to the artwork, giving it a polished look.
White Photo Frame (4×6 + custom print): We’ve personalized our gallery with 4×6 prints that I created myself in Photoshop, featuring the beautiful Romello font. These frames offer a simple way to display custom artwork and quotes that resonate with our family.
White Photo Frame (5×7 + print): Another 5×7 white photo frame ensures continuity while providing space for a slightly larger print, allowing for a balanced visual composition within the gallery.
White Photo Frame (5×7 + print): This elegant 5×7 white photo frame adds another layer of personal expression to the wall. Its presence contributes to the overall narrative and curated feel of the display, showcasing more treasured memories.
White Photo Frame (16×20 with 12×16 print + mat): The largest frame on our gallery wall, this 16×20 white Ribba frame houses a 12×16 print with its accompanying mat, serving as a prominent focal point. Its size provides visual anchor and draws the eye.
Living Room Couch: The same comfortable couch from our living room extends into the view of the gallery wall, providing a cozy seating area from which to appreciate the curated display. This continuity creates a cohesive flow between spaces.
White Cordless Faux Wood Blinds: The white cordless faux wood blinds continue into this area, offering consistent light control and privacy while maintaining the clean aesthetic that defines our tiny home.
Clever White Toy Storage Cabinets Under the TV: These Ikea shoe cabinets are brilliantly repurposed as toy storage beneath our TV. Shawn ingeniously stapled an old sheet behind them to prevent toys from falling through, and the two top center drawers ingeniously house our cable boxes and other media devices. We installed two side-by-side, and their perfect fit on the wall is truly remarkable, providing essential concealed storage for children’s items.
Sterling Oak Floors: The consistent Sterling Oak flooring ties this gallery wall area into the rest of the living space, ensuring a harmonious and expansive feel throughout our tiny home.
White Walls in Behr Frost: The crisp white walls, painted in Behr’s “Frost,” continue to serve as a luminous backdrop for our gallery wall, enhancing the vibrancy of the prints and making the entire space feel bright and airy.

Dine in Style: Shop Our Tiny Home Dining Room

Our dining room, though part of an open-concept living space, is thoughtfully designed to be both functional for everyday meals and flexible for entertaining. In a tiny home, adaptable furniture is paramount, and our dining area exemplifies this principle. With an extendable table and clever seating arrangements, we’ve created a space that can transform to suit various needs, all while maintaining a stylish and inviting atmosphere. Discover the specific items that make our dining experience in a tiny home both practical and pleasant.

Ingatorp Extendable Dining Room Table in Black: This black extendable dining table is an absolute hero in our tiny home. Its ability to expand means we can comfortably host guests when needed, and then effortlessly reduce its size for daily use, maximizing floor space and ensuring versatility. Its dark finish provides a sophisticated contrast to our light walls.
Svenbertil Dining Chairs: We own a total of six of these sleek black dining chairs, ensuring we always have enough seating. Two are typically stored in our workshop, and Shawn’s desk chair is conveniently brought to the table during meal times, illustrating our approach to multi-functional furniture and efficient storage.
Strap-On High Chairs: For our little ones, these ingenious strap-on high chairs are a perfect space-saving solution. They attach directly to our dining chairs, eliminating the need for bulky, standalone high chairs that would take up precious floor space in our tiny home.
Hanging Wall Plant Holders: To introduce natural elements and vibrant greenery into our dining area without cluttering surfaces, we utilize stylish hanging wall plant holders – one large and two small. These add a refreshing, vertical dimension to the decor.
Succulents in Hanging Wall Plant Holders: Inside our hanging plant holders, we feature resilient succulents. We purchased two orders of three, allowing for one succulent in each small container and four in the larger one. This creates a lush, green display that’s easy to maintain and visually appealing.
Cordless Blinds: Our cordless blinds provide privacy and effective light control, maintaining the clean, minimalist lines of the dining space. Their simple design ensures an unobstructed view when open and a sleek look when closed.
Sterling Oak Floors: The consistent Sterling Oak flooring extends into the dining area, creating a cohesive visual flow throughout our tiny home. Its light color helps to brighten the space and contributes to an airy atmosphere, making even compact areas feel open.
White Walls in Behr Frost: Our dining room walls are painted in Behr’s “Frost,” a clean white that maximizes natural light and creates a bright, welcoming ambiance. This neutral palette allows the furniture and greenery to truly stand out, reinforcing the elegant simplicity of our design.

Rest & Recharge: Shop Our Peaceful Tiny Home Bedroom

Our tiny home bedroom is a sanctuary designed for ultimate comfort and smart storage, proving that even in a compact footprint, a restful and organized space is entirely achievable. Every piece of furniture serves a dual purpose, maximizing storage without sacrificing style or serenity. From hidden compartments to thoughtful lighting, we’ve crafted a retreat that feels spacious and uncluttered, essential for a good night’s sleep. Explore the intelligent selections that make our bedroom a model of tiny living efficiency and tranquility.

Brusali Shoe Cabinet in Hallway: Situated in the hallway just outside our bedroom, this white Brusali shoe cabinet is a discreet and effective storage solution. It keeps footwear neatly tucked away, preventing clutter from accumulating in our main living areas and maintaining a tidy entrance to our private space.
Brimnes Bed Frame with Storage Drawers and Headboard: The cornerstone of our bedroom’s efficiency is our queen-size Brimnes bed, ingeniously designed with integrated storage drawers beneath the mattress and a functional storage headboard. This eliminates the need for bulky nightstands and provides essential space for books, linens, and personal items, making it indispensable for tiny living.
Hemnes Bedside Dressers: Complementing our storage bed, these white Hemnes 2-drawer chests serve as elegant bedside tables. Their clean design and ample drawer space provide additional discreet storage for essentials, keeping the bedroom surfaces clutter-free and serene.
Ikea Bedside Lamps: Our bedside lamps, though no longer available on Ikea’s website, were chosen for their minimalist design and soft illumination. They provide perfect reading light without occupying much space, contributing to the cozy ambiance of our bedroom.
Bedside Plants in White Containers: To bring a touch of nature and freshness into our bedroom, we feature small, easy-care plants in stylish white containers on our bedside dressers. These artificial plants offer aesthetic appeal without requiring constant attention, perfect for busy schedules.
White Charging Station for Apple Devices: This sleek white charging station keeps all our essential Apple devices – iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch – neatly organized and powered up. It’s a convenient and clutter-free solution for managing electronics in a small space, ensuring everything is ready for the day ahead.
Comfortable White Comforter: Our incredibly comfortable white comforter, a beloved Home Goods find from years ago, provides a luxurious and inviting feel to our bed. While a link isn’t available, its plush texture and crisp white color contribute to the serene and airy aesthetic of the room, making it a true haven.
The World’s Most Amazing White Bedding Sheets: We swear by these incredibly soft and comfortable white bedding sheets. Their quality enhances our sleep experience, and their pristine color maintains the bright and clean look of our bedroom, making the bed an irresistible retreat.
Discreet Oil Diffuser (No Glowing Lights): Crucial for a truly dark sleep environment, this oil diffuser is designed without any glowing lights, allowing us to enjoy the benefits of essential oils without any disruptive illumination. It’s perfect for creating a calming atmosphere that supports deep, uninterrupted sleep.
Hemnes Shoe Cabinet for Socks and Underwear: This clever shoe cabinet is ingeniously repurposed as a dresser for socks and underwear, providing specialized and organized storage that keeps these items neatly sorted and easily accessible. It’s another example of how versatile furniture can be in a tiny home.
White Digital Display Clock: Perched atop the repurposed sock dresser, this white digital display clock provides clear timekeeping without adding bulk or clutter. Its minimalist design blends seamlessly with our decor, offering functionality without distraction.
Hemnes Shoe Cabinet for Laundry Hamper: Demonstrating another smart reuse, this Hemnes shoe cabinet serves as our discreet laundry hamper. Its tilt-out compartments conceal dirty clothes, keeping the bedroom tidy and organized, a vital consideration in a compact living space.
Sentimental Wood Pallet Oak Tree Painting: This deeply personal oak tree painting, commissioned from an artist in Mendocino, CA, holds immense sentimental value. Crafted from old barn wood, it depicts the oak tree under which Shawn proposed. While the artist is no longer selling art, this piece, acquired for less than $200, is a cherished, irreplaceable artwork that adds a unique and meaningful touch to our bedroom.
Gray Walls in Behr Classic Silver: The walls in our bedroom are painted in Behr’s “Classic Silver,” a soothing gray hue that creates a calm and sophisticated atmosphere. This subtle color choice fosters a sense of tranquility, ideal for a relaxing retreat from the day’s activities.

Adventure Awaits: Shop Our Boys’ Tiny Home Bedroom

Our boys’ bedroom is a testament to clever design for children in a tiny home, prioritizing safety, organization, and a playful yet serene environment. Every piece of furniture and decor is chosen for its adaptability, space-saving features, and ability to grow with our children. From convertible beds to secure wall art, we’ve created a functional and inspiring space where our boys can play, learn, and rest soundly, demonstrating that a small room can still be full of personality and practicality. Explore the smart solutions that make this a beloved and efficient space for our little adventurers.

Gulliver Crib that Converts to a Toddler Bed: Both our boys have these versatile Gulliver cribs, which ingeniously convert into toddler beds. Ryan’s is currently a crib, while Josh’s is already a toddler bed, providing a sustainable and space-saving solution that adapts as our children grow, making them ideal for long-term use in a tiny home.
Len Crib Comforter: Our boys sleep soundly under the soft and cozy Len crib comforter. Its simple white design is both practical and aesthetically pleasing, contributing to a calm and inviting sleep environment in their compact room.
Hemnes 8-Drawer Dresser: This spacious white Hemnes 8-drawer dresser is a powerhouse of storage in the boys’ room. Its multiple drawers provide ample space for clothes, diapers, and other essentials, keeping their room incredibly organized and tidy, which is crucial in a tiny living space.
Ikea Dresser Drawer Organizers: To maximize the utility of the Hemnes dresser, we use specialized drawer organizers from Ikea. Although I can’t find them online (they are typically found in large bins near the displayed dressers in-store), they are indispensable for neatly compartmentalizing clothes and accessories, ensuring everything has its place.
Changing Pad and Gray Arrow Changing Pad Cover: Our comfortable changing pad, dressed in a stylish gray arrow cover, provides a safe and clean surface for diaper changes. It sits atop the dresser, creating a functional changing station without needing additional furniture, optimizing space.
Discreet Oil Diffuser (No Glowing Lights): Similar to our bedroom, this oil diffuser is designed to operate without any glowing lights, making it perfect for the boys’ room. I appreciate that it allows me to keep their room as dark as possible, which helps them sleep longer and more soundly, essential for growing children.
Personalized Black Animal Puns Wall Prints: These delightful black animal puns wall prints are a unique and personal touch I created myself in Photoshop. Shawn and I had so much fun brainstorming these! I’ve generously uploaded them to this Google Drive folder, so feel free to download and print them for free. I had them printed at Costco on 8×8 photos and then placed them in these black frames. For safety, Shawn meticulously screwed each frame directly into the wall with a drill, so I never have to worry about them falling on the boys, even in the unlikely event of an earthquake!
Custom Hanging Tree Trunk with Succulents: Shawn crafted these unique hanging tree trunks, drilling a hole in the top to house these charming succulents. Like the wall prints, these are also screwed directly into the wall for maximum safety, ensuring they remain securely in place and pose no risk to our little ones, even during an earthquake. They add a natural, rustic touch to the room’s decor.
Wall-Mounted Video Baby Monitors: For peace of mind, we use wall-mounted video baby monitors. Their placement ensures an optimal view of the cribs without cluttering surfaces, providing a constant and reliable connection to our sleeping boys, which is essential for busy parents in a tiny home.
Hemnes Shoe Dresser for Hamper + Linen Storage: This versatile Hemnes shoe dresser is cleverly repurposed to serve as both a hamper and linen storage. Its discreet compartments keep dirty clothes out of sight and neatly store fresh linens, demonstrating smart, multi-functional storage in a compact children’s room.
OK To Wake White Noise Sound Machine: I truly cannot live without this incredible “OK To Wake” white noise sound machine. The boys sleep wonderfully with the consistent white noise, and the “OK To Wake” feature prevents them from getting out of bed until the light turns green in the morning, creating a consistent and healthy sleep routine.
Floating Bookshelves (Picture Ledges): These clever Ikea picture ledges are repurposed as floating bookshelves, creating an accessible and visually appealing display for our boys’ favorite stories. They utilize vertical wall space effectively, keeping books organized and off the floor, promoting both reading and tidiness.
Custom DIY Coat Rack: Shawn crafted this practical coat rack himself from a piece of wood, which he painted white, and then added four coat hooks sourced from Home Depot. It’s a custom, handmade solution that provides essential hanging space for jackets and bags, perfectly suited to our tiny home’s aesthetic and needs.
Floating Wall Toy Storage: This brilliant Trofast wall storage system from Ikea is installed as floating units, providing excellent organization for toys. The bins keep playtime items contained and off the floor, maximizing usable space and helping to maintain a clutter-free environment, which is vital for children’s rooms in tiny homes.
Gray Walls in Behr Classic Silver: The boys’ bedroom walls are painted in Behr’s “Classic Silver,” a calming gray hue that provides a serene backdrop for their playful decor. This color choice creates a tranquil atmosphere conducive to rest and quiet play, balancing vibrancy with peace.

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