Home, furniture and patio ideas for small spaces

Small-space furniture, patio and balcony ideas that fit real homes and real budgets.

12 Cozy Patio Ideas for Fall and Winter

Twelve ways to keep using your patio or balcony when it gets cold, with heat, light, wind protection and warm textiles.

11 Patio Shade Ideas for Every Budget

Eleven ways to shade a patio or deck, from umbrellas and shade sails to pergolas and gazebos, with what each one costs you in space and effort.

12 Small Entryway Storage Ideas That Stop the Clutter

Twelve ways to organize a small entryway or hallway with slim furniture, wall storage and a place for shoes, coats, bags and keys.

12 Small Living Room Furniture Ideas That Make Space

Twelve furniture choices that make a small living room feel bigger, with sizes to look for and a layout rule for each.

14 Small Patio Ideas on a Budget

Fourteen affordable ways to make a small patio look finished, from defining zones and adding shade to choosing furniture that fits.

12 Apartment Balcony Privacy Ideas for Renters

Twelve ways to screen an apartment balcony from neighbors and the street without drilling, from fabric covers to living green walls.

Balcony Herb Garden for Beginners, Step by Step

How to start a herb garden on a small balcony, which herbs to choose for sun or shade, what containers and soil to use and how to keep them alive.

10 Small Balcony Furniture Ideas That Save Space

Ten types of furniture that fit a narrow apartment balcony, with what to measure, which materials last and what to avoid.

15 Small Balcony Ideas on a Budget

Fifteen low-cost ways to turn a tiny apartment balcony into a place you actually use, from flooring and seating to plants and light.

12 Small Patio Lighting Ideas Without an Electrician

Twelve ways to light a small patio or balcony with solar, battery and plug-in lights, plus a simple plan for layering them.