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Welcome to the Cottage.

The Tiny Canal Cottage is a resource for helping folks mindfully conceptualize, decorate and enjoy versatile + smaller home spaces. Founded by designer, consultant, stylist, creative director and author, Whitney Leigh Morris, this family-owned small business recently finished the construction of a new, compact cottage and greenhouse-office in the southeastern US, and are also restoring a little 1800s French farmhouse and its outbuildings with co-stewards. Morris’ focus is crafting flexible, sustainable, and more community-focused home spaces. Explore Whitney’s book, blog, and social channels for years of tips and tales from living and working in — and with — a smaller footprint.

Roundup: Ideas for Tiny Corners

Roundup: Ideas for Tiny Corners

Whitney Leigh Morris
Small Space Living

Struggling to find a way to make your small space function for all your daily needs? Don't overlook your corners! When outfitted wisely, corners can become highly practical (and beautiful!) spots within your home or office.

An old tv shelf above the cottage bedroom pocket door holds books, plants, tethered musical instruments, and a hanging sculpture.

An old tv shelf above the cottage bedroom pocket door holds books, plants, tethered musical instruments, and a hanging sculpture.

Your corners can easily become any of the following:

  • Shoe / coat / bag drop

  • Source of light (just make sure your lamp shade has a small circumference)

  • Collapsable (or permanent) table or desk

  • Changing table

  • Bassinet or reading nook

  • Plant collection

  • Instrument storage + display

  • Misc. storage hutch

  • Hanging levels for decor and accessories

  • Mirrors

  • Decorative / blanket ladder or valet

  • Cat perch

  • Wardrobe Alternative

  • Bookshelves

Roundup: My Top 12 Small Space Essentials

Like a Local: Late Sunday Afternoon

Like a Local: Late Sunday Afternoon