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Welcome to the Cottage.

The Tiny Canal Cottage is a resource that helps folks mindfully conceptualize, decorate and enjoy versatile, smaller home spaces. The Cottage was founded by consultant, stylist, creative director and author, Whitney Leigh Morris, whose focus is crafting flexible, sustainable, and more community-focused home spaces. Explore Whitney’s Substack, book, blog, and social channels for ideas that explore joyful, mindful ways to live in — and with — a smaller footprint.

Recent Features Roundup (Dwell, Domino, Chalkboard, Insider)

Recent Features Roundup (Dwell, Domino, Chalkboard, Insider)

Occasionally we like to select a few features from the Cottage that were published by other outlets, and share them via our own blog as well. Our mid-May roundup includes Dwell, Domino and The Chalkboard. Click the links below to explore.

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Below is an excerpt from our Dwell feature:

As climate change continues to impact the way we live, Whitney believes small spaces can work spectacularly for a variety of family structures with different income levels. 

"Living within a modest floor plan can help folks lead a greener existence," she says. "The average American home is about 2,500 square feet and uses a commensurate amount of energy. A small space runs on a sliver of energy by comparison. After all, it doesn’t take much to warm up, cool down, or illuminate a 400-square-foot home. Through our work and our home, we’re striving to be a resource for those who are interested in self-sufficient and restorative small space living, requiring less of the earth while also giving back to it." 

Displaying & Storing Children’s Art in a Small Space

Displaying & Storing Children’s Art in a Small Space

Vintage Folding Laundry Racks for Small Spaces

Vintage Folding Laundry Racks for Small Spaces