If you live in an apartment or condo then you know space is a premium and a small balcony needs to be maximized to enjoy outdoor living. If you have a balcony and you are not using it, then its time to address why? Do you have a blank canvas that needs some decor or […]
Its spring cleaning season, so we partnered with Lori Wall Beds to transform a storage space into a functional and cozy guest/office space. If you are lacking in space, then this DIY Murphy bed project could be exactly what you need. Typically if you were to have a murphy bed custom built and installed for […]
Designs Northwest Architects is responsible for the creation of this compact waterfront home designed for a family of five on Camano Island, Washington. While no structures are tsunami-proof, some can be designed to be resilient to forceful waves. The challenge presented to the architects on this 3,140 square foot site in a high-velocity flood (V) zone was […]
Design TM in collaboration with Deering Design Studio is responsible for the design of this charming houseboat of 1,340 square feet, set along the docks of Lake Union in Seattle, Washington. Seattle has been a haven for houseboats for over a hundred years. This area on Lake Union once sported rows and rows of small dwellings […]
This cozy cabin retreat designed by SALA Architects is nestled along Crystal Bay, a bay on Lake Superior in Lake County, Minnesota. The homeowners are a couple who sought out a property that would offer them a year-round retreat with views of Lake Superior. They purchased the property first, while they saved money to build their dream getaway. Their […]
This minimal off-the-grid cabin retreat was designed by SALA Architects and built by Wee Cabin Company, nestled in the wilderness on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, in Ely, Minnesota. This rustic escape was constructed as a 600-square-foot cabin for a couple with three kids and the occasional guests. Used as a weekend retreat […]
Olson Kundig Architects designed this one room cabin that covers basic everyday living essentials, located just off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. This zero-maintenance retreat focuses on the experience of nature. On the exterior, a glazed facade is covered by hefty, weathered steel panels. This helps to secure the cabin when the […]
Today we have put together a collection of ideas for Scandinavian style outdoor balconies, to help inspire those who live in an apartment or condo. You could also use these ideas to decorate a small area in your backyard, as there are a variety of different furnishings and accessories ideas. Potted plants are a great […]
A family of five purchased a 31 foot 2003 Cougar Keystone camper for just $8,000, taking just three weeks and just under $3,000 to renovate. The backstory on this tiny home on wheels: a couple with three children sold their five-bedroom home and purchased land to build their future dream home. They discovered it would […]
We have featured a few tiny, budget-friendly houses here on One Kindesign, with each one having unique design features that we felt compelled to share with you. This compact home called “The Alpha Tiny House” is no exception. Measuring in at 24′ x 8’6″ x 13’6″ tall, its quite small, but feels spacious thanks to clever design […]
