A shipping container becomes an eye-catching home that demonstrates excellent landscape design. Source: Architizer

Colour is used to delineate the entryway and storage spaces in this home in Mexico. This design characteristic also separates the living and dining areas from the bedrooms. Source: Dezeen. 
 

The floor plan of this 581sf home cleverly separates areas meant for entertaining and dining from private spaces. Source: Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects.

This home’s design creates a psychological separation between areas used to entertain company and areas private to the homeowner. The plan also segregates the kitchen so as so facilitate undisturbed preparation of meals. Source: Slade Architects.

A 420sf apartment makes the most of its available space using convertible features and flexible living solutions. Source: Architizer

Using tracks, the far wall of this apartment slides to reveal extra sleeping space. A murphy bed in the living area adds a third sleeping area. Source: Architizer

Convertible space allows this small home to accommodate large parties, so entertaining is a breeze. Source: Architizer

When you think of convertible features, outdoor spaces might not immediately come to mind. In this photo, a home in Australia uses a movable roof to create additional living space. Source: ArchDaily

A staircase is a great way to put unused space to work. In this 600sf London home, the space underneath the stairs acts as its main storage space. Source: Dwell

This London home is a great example of how a small space doesn’t mean compromising on lifestyle. The owners’ bikes are neatly stored beneath the stairs. Source: Dwell

Believe it or not, this is a fully equipped kitchen. But what’s missing here? Source: Contemporist

Built-ins are a clever way to hide visual clutter. In this photo, movable panels hide shelves and appliances and instantly convert this minimal space into a functional kitchen. Source: Contemporist

In this small apartment, vertical space as well as a staircase is doing double duty as storage space. Source: Architizer

Our very own laneway house uses a 12-foot tall space as storage for our clients CD collection.

Less space means your dollar goes further. Have fun with your home using bold accents and fixtures. Source: Dwell

A smaller kitchen means choosing high quality finishes like marble won’t break the bank. Source: Canadian House and Home