As more developers turn to micro units and tiny homes as a way to solve the affordability crisis, they’ll need architectural tricks and stylish compact products for their kitchens and baths. We’ve found some that will fit right in.
Just because your home is small doesn’t mean you must load up the space with small products or use only white paint to make it feel larger. In fact, designers say painting everything in white is surely not the way to go. American Standard tells PRODUCTS magazine that designers and builders should opt for reflective surfaces, such as a shiny marble vanity. “By the same principle, put up the biggest mirror you can.” Tap unused vertical space for storage, American Standard says. Put a cabinet above the toilet, or put up lots of hooks and hang baskets.
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