For These Fashionably Tiny Apartments, Less Space Means Fewer Problems
What are some efficient small apartment design ideas for a tiny home?
Micro-apartments are the wave of a future. At least in a future where major cities are going to pack more people into the same limited areas. Their definition is simply “living spaces under 350 square feet.” However, these apartments are so much more than just that. And you may initially bristle at the seemingly cramped conditions such a space would offer. But you should know that tiny apartments just might be the future of sustainable housing. And these small apartment design ideas are giving folks the chance to pass architectural challenges with flying colors. So go ahead and check out the best and most interesting miniaturized apartments that just might have you downsizing your dwelling soon.Cozy Living
Richard Smith III, a Chicago-based filmmaker, absolutely adores his 300-square foot micro-apartment. “I love the lofted bed area, it’s so cozy. It’s really nice to get up there and read a book or take a midday nap.
It’s also nice to wake up in the morning, look down at my space and see the beautiful natural light that floods the apartment.”
Sudden Impact
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McKenzie Mullins, who also lives in a 300-square-foot space in Chicago, described his space’s vibe as “prep school dropout,” and said, “it’s funny that in having to minimize and downsize, I have found that life can be so much more impactful, even if your bed is in the living room.”
Space! How Low Can You Go?
Many micro-apartments’ design goals could be summed up thusly: Divide and conquer. “How do you make something feel bigger?” asked Ammr Vandal, project manager for nArchitects.
“By making it smaller, by dividing it up.” Vandal went on to explain the importance of extending natural lighting as much as possible, so as to convey space without needing more space.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Katrina Stoll Szabo, Takako Tajima, and Daina Swagerty curated a Los Angeles-based museum exhibit entitled “How Small Is Too Small?” Their goal? “It shouldn’t be one size fits all,” explained Tajima. “If the space is highly customized, you need to adapt your lifestyle to fit that space,” agreed Szabo.