When you're an interior designer who's always been enchanted by tiny homes, you have no choice but to scoop one up when the perfect property comes on the market—right? Ghislaine Viñas, who is based between Manhattan and Tivoli, New York, was taken by a 600-square-foot 1970s fixer-upper she saw listed for sale in Twin Lakes, New York and decided to transform the space into a vibrant oasis.
Jaime Viñas
"As an interior designer, I am constantly immersed in shaping spaces for clients, whether that be in loft apartments, penthouses, beach homes or historic houses, but I’ve always been drawn to the idea of renovating and designing a tiny home for myself," she says. "I was captivated by the challenge of distilling a space down to its essentials, making it feel calm, intentional and comfortable, while still reflecting my 'aesthetics of happiness' design philosophy."
Jaime Viñas
Viñas's Tivoli home is just seven minutes away from this new property, which "serves as a sunny happy retreat for family and friends." Decorated with geometric prints and pops of sunny yellow, the airy home "represents an extension of life upstate and a place to slow down and enjoy a different pace," the designer says.
Jaime Viñas
While interior designers are known for their intentionality, working within the constraints of a small space allows even less room for error or excess. "You really have to consider layout, storage, light and materiality so they work together seamlessly," Viñas says. "There’s no room for anything unnecessary, so everything has to be intentional and easy to maintain."
Viñas also brought in new windows, skylights, and a sliding glass door that "made a dramatic difference, flooding the interiors with natural light," she reflects. Another upgrade that truly took the home to the next level? Replacing the flooring—out went the existing concrete, in came powder-white ash wood.
Inspired by this incredible makeover? Keep reading to explore more of Viñas's cozy, charming space for yourself!
Ghislaine Viñas
Before the reno, the home's exterior had potential yet didn't make the warm, welcoming first impression it does today.
Jaime Viñas
Why settle for a neutral door color when you can have a bit of fun? "Yellow has always felt inherently joyful to me," Viñas says of the happy hue, which makes an appearance both inside the home and out. "It’s warm, optimistic and immediately uplifting, which is exactly how I wanted guests to feel as they walked into the home—I’ve always loved painting the front door of a home a fun color as it’s almost like a sneak peek of what's to come."
Layered yet by no means overwhelming, the living room serves as a stylish, functional space to gather in. "I wanted the home to feel clean, bright and fresh, but still very personal and full of character," Viñas says. "It’s rooted in a Scandinavian sensibility with light woods and crisp whites, layered with bold color and playful elements."
Jaime Viñas
This area of the living room features a hybrid of old and new features like. "We kept the original wood-burning stove and reframed it in white zellige tile, which feels like a balance between honoring the home’s past and giving it the much needed refresh it deserved," Viñas explains.
Ghislaine Viñas
Previously, the living room was rooted in grays, with wood-colored flooring. "Watching this once neglected, closed-off home become something that feels bright open, and full of joyful energy was incredible," Viñas shares.
Jaime Viñas
Personality reigns supreme all throughout the space. "There are a lot of meaningful pieces woven in, like the Shongololo rug I designed for The Rug Company, which is inspired by the millipedes from my childhood in South Africa, and a painting by my youngest daughter in the hallway," Viñas shares.
Ghislaine Viñas
Viñas went all in with her kitchen reno. "Every adjustment with layout had to be carefully considered," she says.
Jaime Viñas
Luxe looking zellige tile shines in the kitchen, too, instantly brightening up the space. "Light was the driving force behind every design decision," the designer says. "I always say I was a cat in a past life, because I love finding the sunny spots in a home to curl up in."
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