Makeover: 4 Small Forgotten Spaces Made Functional

Designer Vanessa Francis shows us how she made four forgotten areas in her home functional again. From the organized den-turned-home office filled with designer samples to the Instagram-worthy laundry room, you'll be inspired to overhaul your space this weekend. Vanessa also turned an awkward niche on her landing into a hardworking nook with leftover wallpaper and budget-friendly Ikea built-ins. Plus, see why her dreamy walk-in closet would get Marie Kondo's stamp of approval.

Sources: Home Office: Cabinetry, Vanessa Francis Design, Hardware, Top Knobs, Area rug, Annie Selke, Framed art, The Typewriter from Minted, Trim and door, Metrie, Paint, Benjamin Moore, Flowers, Fiori Oakville, Ceiling light, West Elm, Laundry Room & Upper Landing: Washer & Dryer, Electrolux from Goemans Appliances, Farmhouse Sink, Native Trails, Faucet, Wayfair Canada, Shiplap, trim, door, Metrie, Cabinetry and counter, Ikea Canada, Hardware, Top Knobs, Wallpaper, Schumacher, Greenery, face vase, flowers, Fiori Oakville, Ceiling light, West Elm, Closet: Ceiling light, Broche from Crystorama
Closet, California Closets, Hardware, Top Knobs, Area rug, HomeSense.

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[AnnMarieKing]

Elegant, accessible design. This was one of the more inspiring episodes of late ... more please!

[BrownyBird]

Best thing, the laundry room with the sink. I really looking forward to have one like that one when we move to a new house.

[katherinec]

Everything is just lovely. I love the smaller, well-designed homes you've been showing H&H!

[b_uppy]

Very nice. Love the landing wallpaper choice. The boldness enlivens it. Makes the wall a feature rather than a forgotten space.

Love this designer's particular sensibility. She would be the one I hire.

[natashapiontkowski]

Love the small office! Such great use of a small space!

[carolannnoble]

Oh my gosh! So many wonderful ideas... I absolutely love the stairway landing niche ... gorgeous 😘

[effie]

Such a tastefully done/well-organized space!

[heartonfire]

Beautiful... I feel relaxed just watching this video

[abbeabbe]

You are such a wonderful designer. This makes me want to come over for tea. 😀 Absolutely beautiful and inviting! Well done!

[karenderuyter]

House goals, modern but classic...and that niche wallpaper
🤍🖤 Great job!

[franceswhiston]

What a great episode. Such creative yet practical decorating. Thank you

[jacquelinelun]

I really love checking out designer's home... they always think outside the box and they turn a tiny space into a sanctuary!!! I love the laundry sink most!!!

[anne]

Beautiful spaces and great examples of how every room can look and feel lovely! Thank you. Would love to see more of these types of rooms.

[purestudios]

Vanessa is SO talented! Beautiful use of the space.

[vivienmcnaul]

Love love love each area is inspiring.

[rneustel]

I like to have the things I love around me. I had a very pared down home in preparation for selling our home in 2019 before retirement. It sold within one week, but I was stressed and unhappy until I was able to have all the antiques, objet d’art, artwork, etc. around me that I love very much. That’s what makes me happy!

[sharonwebb]

Lovely. Wallpaper makes such a beautiful difference

[barbarawilliams]

Vanessa, what beautiful transformations!!! would like to see more content from you! 💗💗

[MsMykitchen]

Loved the laundry room. It's gorgeous. Your closet great idea for me. Very functional all you have done.

[kathydempsey]

You really have a great vision for each of the rooms. Thank you for sharing.