How to maximise a tiny house by learning from hotel interiors

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shows how the hospitality sector has a lot to teach us about small-space living

The multi-use kitchen peninsula in Jennifer Sheahan's Rathmines home. Picture: Moya Nolan

The hospitality sector has rebounded spectacularly after a rough few years. Many hotels have re-invented themselves to attract more customers and make up for that loss of revenue, with impressive results. 

There is plenty that we can learn from recent trends in this sector, especially for small homes, as many hotels have to work hard to maximise the utility of the space they have available.