Kilian O’Sullivan
Small modern study in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a built-in desk.

Photo of a small modern ensuite bathroom in Paris with a built-in sink, wooden worktops, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, black tiles, slate tiles and brown worktops.

Tim Robinson
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white floors.

design & pictures by Imke Laux/ Laux Interiors Berlin
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Berlin with white cabinets, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

'Cottage Cubed' - remodel of a 25sqm fisherman's cottage. A large plywood cube of storage was constructed. The top of which is a sleeping platform. The faces of the cube are the staircase and kitchen. The interior of the cube contains a bathroom and utility. Cottage Cubed was completed in 2012 by DMVF Architects. www.dmvf.ie. Photos by Ros Kavanagh.

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall kitchen in Central Coast with an integrated sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback and brown floors.

Harald Reusmann
This is an example of a small modern grey and yellow bathroom in Essen with yellow tiles, grey walls, an alcove shower and ceramic tiles.

Photography by Richard Chivers. Project copyright to Ardesia Design.
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, light hardwood flooring, no island and white worktops.

The centre piece of the works was a single storey ground floor extension that extended the kitchen and usable living space, whilst connecting the house with the garden thanks to the Grand Slider II aluminium sliding doors and a large fixed frame picture window. Architect: Simon Whitehead Architects Photographer: Bill Bolton

Derek Swalwell
This is an example of a small modern galley kitchen in Melbourne with concrete worktops, grey splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and light wood cabinets.

Christopher Frederick Jones
Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in Brisbane with light wood cabinets, marble worktops, an alcove shower, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls and mosaic tile flooring.

Studio Uno is an unexpected sanctuary for our client Naomi, a full-time carer and mother. Lying behind an established Brunswick terrace, it takes the shape of a meticulously designed Dependent Persons Unit. Naomi lives with her adult daughter, who has very high support needs. The nature of their circumstances means that living together under one roof isn’t always feasible. Naomi needed a certified DPU that met a simple brief: a dismantlable but quality retreat with warm, robust materials and a calming ambience. We’ve packed as much enduring quality and thoughtful design as possible into a compact footprint. Carefully engineered, the dwelling’s lightweight structure and internal linings enable it to be readily disassembled, transported and rebuilt elsewhere. It replaces the fence at the site’s rear, with its upper mass leaning into one corner to minimise impact on the neighbours’ skyscape. Inside, blackbutt timber and hoop pine plywood dominate the palette to create a warm, low-contrast and relaxing environment. The ground floor features dual sliding doors connecting to the courtyard and laneway, with a versatile living area between for retreat, Naomi’s art practice and above all, peacefulness. Lining the wall is a simple kitchenette, cabinetry, and a clever door concealing the bathroom. A staircase leads to the loft bedroom above, made deliberately cosy and secluded by the dwelling’s tapered form. It’s punctured only by a small window to the lane and a skylight above, offering light and ventilation without compromising privacy.

Studio Uno is an unexpected sanctuary for our client Naomi, a full-time carer and mother. Lying behind an established Brunswick terrace, it takes the shape of a meticulously designed Dependent Persons Unit. Naomi lives with her adult daughter, who has very high support needs. The nature of their circumstances means that living together under one roof isn’t always feasible. Naomi needed a certified DPU that met a simple brief: a dismantlable but quality retreat with warm, robust materials and a calming ambience. We’ve packed as much enduring quality and thoughtful design as possible into a compact footprint. Carefully engineered, the dwelling’s lightweight structure and internal linings enable it to be readily disassembled, transported and rebuilt elsewhere. It replaces the fence at the site’s rear, with its upper mass leaning into one corner to minimise impact on the neighbours’ skyscape. Inside, blackbutt timber and hoop pine plywood dominate the palette to create a warm, low-contrast and relaxing environment. The ground floor features dual sliding doors connecting to the courtyard and laneway, with a versatile living area between for retreat, Naomi’s art practice and above all, peacefulness. Lining the wall is a simple kitchenette, cabinetry, and a clever door concealing the bathroom. A staircase leads to the loft bedroom above, made deliberately cosy and secluded by the dwelling’s tapered form. It’s punctured only by a small window to the lane and a skylight above, offering light and ventilation without compromising privacy.

Studio Uno is an unexpected sanctuary for our client Naomi, a full-time carer and mother. Lying behind an established Brunswick terrace, it takes the shape of a meticulously designed Dependent Persons Unit. Naomi lives with her adult daughter, who has very high support needs. The nature of their circumstances means that living together under one roof isn’t always feasible. Naomi needed a certified DPU that met a simple brief: a dismantlable but quality retreat with warm, robust materials and a calming ambience. We’ve packed as much enduring quality and thoughtful design as possible into a compact footprint. Carefully engineered, the dwelling’s lightweight structure and internal linings enable it to be readily disassembled, transported and rebuilt elsewhere. It replaces the fence at the site’s rear, with its upper mass leaning into one corner to minimise impact on the neighbours’ skyscape. Inside, blackbutt timber and hoop pine plywood dominate the palette to create a warm, low-contrast and relaxing environment. The ground floor features dual sliding doors connecting to the courtyard and laneway, with a versatile living area between for retreat, Naomi’s art practice and above all, peacefulness. Lining the wall is a simple kitchenette, cabinetry, and a clever door concealing the bathroom. A staircase leads to the loft bedroom above, made deliberately cosy and secluded by the dwelling’s tapered form. It’s punctured only by a small window to the lane and a skylight above, offering light and ventilation without compromising privacy.

Design ideas for a small modern home office in London with white walls, carpet and a built-in desk.

Simon Kennedy
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and grey floors.

Rory Gardiner
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

View of complex junction between roof, wall and soffite. ©Alan Hone Associates
Inspiration for a small modern glass detached house in Devon with a pitched roof.

Kit Haselden Photography
Design ideas for a small modern bathroom in Melbourne.