You know how housing prices keep skyrocketing? A lot of folks are opting for smaller, more affordable homes these days. But that often comes with a bit of a puzzle: how to fit all the essential furniture and appliances into a compact space.
Well, there’s this super creative design team from Taipei City, Taiwan, called “A Little Design” that took on a really fun project for one of their clients. They were challenged to make the most out of a tiny 22 square meter (that’s about 236 square feet!) apartment. Can you imagine?
The owner had some specific wishes, like a mezzanine for their bed and desk, flexible shelves, and—get this—a bathtub! It sounds tricky, right? But they totally nailed it! The finished apartment turned out to be both cozy and practical. It’s definitely the kind of space you’d look forward to coming home to after a long day at work.
I really think that as real estate prices keep climbing, we’re going to see more homes like this popping up everywhere. So, if you’re looking for some inspiration, check out the photos of this charming little apartment in the gallery below! You might just find some ideas for your own space!
A Taiwanese design studio called ‘A Little Design’ took on a challenge to maximize the living space of a 22sq.m (236ft. sq) apartment
The apartment design included floor to ceiling storage
Making sure no space is wasted
The owner requested a mezzanine to create more usable space upstairs
The way the apartment looks from above
The installed ladder provides a trendy and practical touch
While also providing access to the many bookshelves installed
The client is frequently abroad so the apartment is mostly for sleeping
The mezzanine includes a bed
Despite the small size, the apartment has a fully functioning kitchen and a washing machine
With the living space being limited, innovative decisions have to be taken
Such as installing these space-saving tables that can be re-arranged into different positions
The client even asked for the design team to fit a bathtub – and they did!
Here are the floor plans of the apartment
Source: Archdaily