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Little House, Lovely Home

Living Well in Small Spaces

A Small House Living Blog

Welcome to our small house living blog.

We're mad about small homes here. Little can be lovely, functional, family-friendly and something to be proud of. A small home needs to have excellent storage, and often multi-functional furniture. Kitchens need to be organized and garages and bike storage well-thought out. If you're living small with kids, or have a baby on the way and are wondering what you really need for a baby or even if it's possible to raise kids in small homes, this site is here to help.

I'm a mother of two rambunctious boys, and we do just fine.

I'm here to help you downsize efficiently, declutter to your best ability and ensure the gear you keep or buy serves you well.

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4 Tips for Decluttering During Economic Uncertainty

Apr 3

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A month ago, when the world was a different place, my husband put a new item in the 'to be donated' box. It's a warm, thick and totally unfrayed Everlast zip-up jumper. I smiled and thought "that'll keep someone who needs it warm next winter".  My husband (Dave), hasn't worn it in years. We needed to declutter because the one wardrobe in our small house was getting overwhelmed. He has loads of other jumpers. It'll be fine. Or so I thought, a month ago when the world was Read More...

10 Benefits of Decluttering Your Home That Will Change Your Life

Feb 20

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Inside: Discover the benefits of decluttering your home and get motivated to take action! Clutter stinks. There...I've said it and I can't take it back. And if you stop and take a look at your home, I think you might agree with me.  Why do we think that we really have to have all this STUFF? Why do we feel like our walls have to be lined with things that have no value or meaning? It's a vicious cycle that we've all gotten caught in and the majority of people struggle to find their Read More...

Decorating on a Budget: 9 Ways to Achieve a High-End Look for Less

Feb 19

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Decorating your living space doesn't have to be expensive. Small and simple changes can make a huge difference to your home. With some forethought and planning, you can have a gorgeous living space for less. Here are some of our top tips to have your home looking great without breaking the bank. 1. Embrace minimalism It’s oh so trendy to be a minimalist now, which is great for keeping within budget. Less is more when it comes to minimalist design. Think clean lines, hidden storage and Read More...

10 Cheap No-Pantry Solutions for Kitchens With Little Storage

Jan 23

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Organizing a kitchen with no pantry is a tough ask. I know, I have been searching for no-pantry solutions since we moved into our small home. If you've recently downsized or are looking for solutions on how to effectively downsize, these no pantry solutions may be just what you need. People say that the kitchen is the heart of the home.  But what happens when your kitchen is tiny and you're out of ideas on where to put your much-needed ingredients and supplies? Trust me on this Read More...

This Behind-The-Door Cupboard Could Solve All Your Storage Problems

Jan 6

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Ask any small home dweller what's the one thing they struggle with the most and 8/10 will tell you it's the lack of storage. Lucky for us, clever companies like Cabidor are designing products that help those of us in small spaces to live our best (decluttered) lives. This beautiful piece of equipment moves smoothly with your door, and the magnet closers ensure there is no banging or rattling which can be a problem with other back of the door storage options. Storage capacity is Read More...

10 High-Quality Garage Storage Containers to Declutter Your Garage

Dec 23

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When you invest in the best garage storage containers, you have a cheap, quick and easy storage solution for all the clutter in your garage. Garage storage bins don’t cost much, are sold everywhere and don’t require any assembling, so you can have your garage super organized in next to no time! In this guide, I not only take you through what to consider when purchasing the garage storage boxes but will also share with you some of the best garage organization bins and boxes currently on the Read More...

10 Dry Food Storage Containers Perfect for Small Kitchens

Nov 28

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The best dry food storage containers are ones that not only keep your food fresh but are also stackable, so you can save space in the kitchen. Airtight containers can be used for all sorts of things, storing bulk food items in the pantry, leftovers in the fridge or freezer or even to take your lunch with you to work. One of my favorite things about good quality storage containers is just how much space they can save. The best storage containers are designed in such a way to stack on top of Read More...

ICYMI You Can Clean Your Shower With a Dishwasher Tab

Nov 25

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Yesterday, my husband told me he'd heard about a cleaning hack involving a shower and a dishwasher tab.  OK. Turns out he'd read it here: Are dishwasher tabs the answer to this bathroom cleaning nightmare? The story goes that a brave woman heard about a cleaning hack where you rub a wet dishwasher tab over your revolting, baked-on-grime covered oven door and the filth disappears like magic. She reasoned the same would work on glass showers. It did! She simply dipped a Read More...

Best Soundproof Curtains 2020: Reduce Noise and Get More Sleep

Nov 23

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If you live in a small apartment in the heart of the city, or super close to some noisy neighbours, you might want to consider investing in some of the best soundproof curtains to drastically reduce all that outside noise. In fact, in some cases, the best noise cancelling curtains can eliminate the background noise completely. There are quite a few different brands making soundproof drapes and curtains, so if you want to buy soundproof curtains, it’s worth doing your research Read More...

20+ Minimalist Gifts for Kids They’ll Absolutely Adore

Nov 8

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At this time of year, many of us are looking for minimalist gifts for kids to keep the clutter at bay and help our kids be content with less. I've written about how we use the 4 gift rule/Want Need Wear Read in our family but I thought it would be helpful to take that a step further and share some minimalist gift ideas for kids they'll love.  20+ Minimalist Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages 1. Something they need This could be a lunchbox for school, drink bottle, new backpack, school Read More...

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