Small Packages

Nantucket carpenter Michael Haigley's one-room guest cottage may pale in size compared to the impressive estates that dot the island, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in cozy style and smart efficiency. The home—which occupies a mere 308 square feet—was inspired by post-Katrina hurricane cottages, the prefab housing developed on the Gulf Coast as an alternative to FEMA trailers. Here, he reveals how he made the most of his small space.