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21 tips to maximize a space for a family of five

What do you get when you combine a family of five, one small house and out-of-the-box thinking? A revolutionary home with smart space-saving solutions.

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Maximize space, family of five, three-storey home
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A three-storey 1,800-sq.-ft. home

With a background in engineering, Dylan Horvath, principal of product-development firm Cortex Design, wanted his home in the city to work as well as a machine but still feel warm and inviting for his three children and his wife, Sunshine. 

He enlisted the help of architect Wanda Ely to come up with a plan for the house that used every inch of available space while paying attention to all the small details. By modifying off-the-shelf systems like Ikea wardrobes and kitchen cabinets with vintage pieces and custom fittings, they achieved the bespoke look they love and the super-functional home they need.

Architect, Wanda Ely Architect Inc. Contractors, Stephen Guy McGrath & Christian Bellsmith, Bellsmith Carpentry.

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