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Top Trends for Small House Design
Explore these award-winning small homes that were designed on a budget and tread lightly on the land.
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Small house design is a growing trend for homes under 100 sqm, offering sustainability and significant cost savings on building, energy, and rates. The key is creating multi-functional, adaptable spaces with modular furniture and clever storage.
Interior design strategies like neutral colours, minimalist decor, and well-placed windows make rooms feel larger. The award-winning Brooklyn Mini FAB by Bonnifait + Associates exemplifies these principles. Consult an architect or build company to create a plan that maximises your small footprint.
Small house design: from suburbia to the beach
In the 2024 Small Home of the Year, the kitchen island doubles as a workspace; storage is incorporated under the stairs – each space versatile and multi-functional to make the most of the compact footprint. Image: Paul Brandon
Small house design: creating multi-function, adaptable spaces
A large deck area extends the usable living space of this tiny home in Wellington by Bonnifait + Associates, the 2024 Small Home of the Year, and increases the connection with the natural environment. Image: Paul Brandon
The 2024 Green Home of the Year, Back House by Strachan Group Architects, is a minor dwelling for a family of three. Using cross-laminated timber construction (CLT), to form the structure and interior floor, walls and ceiling, the reduced material palette helps to deliver a beautiful play of light and enhance the sense of space. Image: Paul Brandon
Small house design: interiors that speak large
The 2024 Green Home of the Year, Back House by Strachan Group Architects, is just that; a minor dwelling that makes the most of a sunny spot in the back garden. Careful planning allowed for the design of a home that feels spacious and comfortable for its occupants, a family of three. Image: Paul Brandon
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