Transform Your Tiny Home: Renovation Tips for Small Spaces

Small spaces and beauty go together when you use the right design and construction team

Renovations can be challenging, especially when you have a smaller home that needs lots of help to maximize functionality as well as beauty. Bring in a custom home builder like Gibson Custom Homes to leverage their nearly two decades of construction experience and help you recognize your reno-dream!

With the ability to offer tailored solutions, Gibson Custom Homes will work with your creative thoughts to design and construct special features such as built-in storage and innovative layouts that efficiently use every inch of available space in your home. Gibson’s industry knowledge and the ability to source and integrate local materials is second to none. After a Gibson renovation, you’ll proudly showcase practicality, style and the increased value and appeal of your home.

Renovating and maximizing space in smaller homes, like those found in Kelowna and all across the Okanagan, requires truly smart planning and bold solutions. Here are some space-saving ideas that your team of experts with Gibson Custom Homes can help bring to life.

1. An Open Floor Plan

• Knock Down Walls: Removing non-structural walls can create a more open and spacious feel. With the home construction experience necessary for these design changes, your Gibson specialists can explore combining kitchen, dining and living areas, for example, to make your home look larger and more cohesive.
• Use Lighter Colors: Consider light and airy paint colors on walls, ceilings, and floors to make the space feel more expansive. Add strategic lighting to open up the space even more.

2. Built-In Storage Solutions

• Under-Stair Storage: That dark old cupboard under the stairs that collects junk?  Transform it with cabinets, shelves, or even a small home office.
• Built-In Shelving: Custom built-ins around beds, desks, and even doorways maximize storage without taking up extra floor space.
• Window Seats: Ask your renovation contractor to design solid yet stylish benches under windows for extra seating and hidden storage.

3. Vertical Space Utilization

• Taller Shelving Units: Custom home builders can maximize the full height of the walls for storage, keeping less frequently used items on higher shelves.
• Hanging Storage: This is something exciting you can tackle yourself. Wall-mounted racks for bikes, hanging pots and pans in the kitchen, and hooks for coats and bags come in various different styles and free up your valuable floor space.

​4. Sliding Doors

• Pocket Doors: Replacing traditional, bulky doors with pocket doors can save floor space and make rooms feel larger.
• Barn Doors: Sliding barn doors are not only space-saving but also add a stylish touch to the home.

5. Outdoor Space Additions

• Decks and Patios: Talk to your general contractor about extending your living space outdoors with a decks or a patio. Both can make the home feel larger and provide additional areas for relaxation and entertainment.
• Garden Sheds: For extra storage, a custom built garden shed can keep tools, bikes, and seasonal items out of your main living areas.

Renovations should be fun, not painful, so work with seasoned professionals on how you can incorporate clever renovation ideas for limited spaces into your home. Smaller houses deserve to be functional, stylish and inviting … so reach out to the renovation experts at Gibson Custom Homes and get your reno-dream rolling today!


At Gibson Custom Homes, we love to transform small spaces into stunning, functional homes tailored to your unique lifestyle. With our expert design and home construction services, we turn limitations into opportunities. Discover how we can help you achieve the perfect blend of style, comfort, and efficiency in your home and reach out today!