The first thing the couple realized was that they couldn't simply add more furniture. The treehouse was already small, so putting in additional beds, chairs and tables would only make the interior feel more cramped. "We needed to think vertically," Rachel explained.
They replaced some of the bulky furniture with built-in pieces and created additional storage beneath benches and along the walls. The sleeping arrangement received the biggest makeover. Instead of having one large bed taking up most of the floor, Michael built a compact sleeping area with multiple levels, allowing several family members to sleep comfortably without sacrificing the rest of the room.
Suddenly, the tiny treehouse could accommodate far more people than it had before.