LIFE IN (& WITH) A SMALLER FOOTPRINT
Smaller spaces
Communal spaces
Rightsized spaces
Multigenerational spaces
We love them all and want to help you fall in love with them, too.
We don’t need to “live large” to live well.
Our aim is to embolden a collective shift away from the “bigger/more is better” mentality that contributes to hyper-consumerism, allowing us clearer access to a greener and more equitable path forward.
Ideas for Small Spaces
Meet the Founder
Whitney Leigh Morris is a creative director, digital storyteller, author, and small space consultant who is passionate about sustainable “rightsized” homes, co-stewardship, and multigenerational living. For over a decade, Whitney has offered millions of viewers ongoing inspiration and ideas for (re)imagining ways to better enjoy challenging spaces, while keeping the wellbeing of our communities and planet at the core of her concepts.
Insights
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There are many ways to work with Whitney, including brand collaborations, speaking engagements, photo + video creation projects, small space design and lifestyle coaching, and more.
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IG: @WhitneyLeighMorris(295,000 verified)
TikTok: @WhitneyLeighMorris (195,000)
IG: @TinyFrenchFarmhouse(63,000)
Facebook: Tiny Canal Cottage(207,000)
Pinterest: @WhitneyLeighMorris (100,000 verified)
Threads: @WhitneyLeighMorris (36,800 verified)
Blog: TinyCanalCottage.com(UVM upon request)
Substack: “Rightsizing” by @WhitneyLeighMorris (Bestseller)
YouTube: @TinyCanalCottage (New)
Lemon8: @WhitneyLeighMorris (17,600)
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Home & Garden (Design + DIY)
Sustainability & Conservation
Family
Pets
Repurposing, Sharing & Repairing
Multigenerational & Communal Living
Outdoor & Cycling
Small Business
Healthy, eco-minded living
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CURRENT: Northern Florida: 114 sqft Greenhouse-office + ~900 sqft ADU home for multigenerational living
PART-TIME: Southern France: Currently restoring an old, ~800 sqft French Farmhouse for communal living
PAST: Venice, CA: The original, <400 sqft Tiny Canal Cottage (2011 - 2021)
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CNN, Dwell, Architectural Digest, Better Homes & Gardens, Disney, Goop, Refinery29, Elle Decor, Access Live/Hollywood, Houzz, Design*Sponge, Today, Babble, My Domaine, Cosmopolitan, Hunker, Domino, MSN, Lonny, Good Housekeeping Magazine, HLN, Darling Magazine, The Knot Magazine, The Everygirl, Create & Cultivate, Rue Magazine, Huffington Post, Well + Good, House Beautiful, MindBodyGreen, Country Living, The Nest Magazine, The Daily Mail, The Sunday Times, The Kitchn, Redbook Magazine, Glitter Guide, Style Me Pretty Living, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, The Chalkboard, Apartment Therapy, and more.
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Whitney has worked on hundreds of collaborations with brands and businesses including:
Velux
Hunter Douglas
Showtime
Marvin Windows
Color Atelier
Sherwin Williams
Disney
Avocado Green
Vintner’s Daughter
Lettuce Grow
Vego Garden
Etsy
Lulu & Georgia
Williams Sonoma
KitchenAid
Parachute
… and dozens of additional small businesses, non-profits, sustainability initiatives. global brands, and more.
Daily Inspiration
We’re here to help you find happiness in rightsized homes.
“As climate change continues to impact the way we live, Whitney believes small spaces can work spectacularly for a variety of family structures with different income levels.”
— Dwell“Designer Whitney Leigh Morris makes small-scale living look impossibly chic.”
— Architectural Digest“Follow along on [Whitney’s] Instagram. Seriously, each photo is prettier than the last.”
— House Beautiful“Whitney has an incredible design sensibility. But beyond her envious eye for design and brain for puzzle-like small-space solutions, it's Whitney's heart that will draw you to her. Her optimism, humility and good vibes are seriously infectious.”
— Justina Blakeney“Whitney's eye for detail and her spirit of beauty creates a space that fills the visitor with warmth and welcome. I am deeply envious of her ability to curate aesthetically and tactically satisfying environments. I have tried to emulate this but trust me it is a rare talent. She is a rare talent.”
— Amy Adams “Morris captures our hearts with her creative spirit and smart tips for going bold and beautiful.”
— DominoGet in touch