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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.

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

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