Small Space. Big Style.
You don’t need a heritage home to have a home that feels like one. Real ideas for real houses — starting with mine, a 1965 split-level that is decidedly not my dream home, and getting better one room at a time.
I’m not decorating a grand old Victorian with soaring ceilings and original crown molding — I wish! I’m working with a 1965 split-level, and most days that means low ceilings, a chopped-up floor plan, and rooms that were never designed to feel special. If that sounds like your house too, you’re in the right place.
Esquerre Design is about proving that “luxurious” isn’t a square footage or a price tag — it’s a set of decisions anyone can make. I share what actually works in small, ordinary spaces: the layout tricks, the budget swaps, the styling habits that make a room feel considered instead of just decorated.
What You’ll Find Here
- Small Living Rooms — making compact spaces feel intentional, not cramped
- Kitchens & Storage — small-footprint kitchens that still feel high-end
- Budget Luxe — the look of expensive, without the expensive part
- Before & After — real rooms in this house, room by room
- Working With What You’ve Got — specific fixes for split-level, ranch, and other “unglamorous” home styles
New here? Start with “How to Make a Small Living Room Feel Luxurious,” or follow along as I work through my own house, room by room.
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