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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.

Staying Rightsized (Part 5)

Staying Rightsized (Part 5)

Staying Rightsized is a weekly photo roundup featuring some of the many space-saving considerations around our cottage. I share this as a reminder that we usually don’t need a bigger space— we simply need less stuff, and more creativity. As minor as some of these moments seem, the little things really do add up, providing more space for navigating daily life within limited or awkward square footage.

A repurposed net bag attached to the underside of a reclaimed wooden stool is repurposed as a breathable shelf, allowing the treads of little shoes to dry by the front door.

A petite, hooked bin holds a bottle*, thermometer, battery-operated nightlight, and handkerchief for our toddler. This eliminates the need for a side table by the bunk, freeing up space for the kids to play. (*The bottle is PURA Stainless, and is an adaptable design that can be used with beverages for kids and adults.)

More Than a Greenhouse

More Than a Greenhouse

Rightsized Furnishings via Small Sized Businesses

Rightsized Furnishings via Small Sized Businesses