A while back I showed you this 450 square foot small apartment with the custom one piece multi-functional piece of furniture. I’m glad to announce that Kirsten Dirksen of Faircompanies.com has just published a video tour of the same apartment owned by teacher/resident Eric Schneider. 450-Square-Foot Small Apartment Goes Multi-Functional In 2005 Eric purchased the [...]
Tiny Apartments
Garage Converted to a Small Modern House Part 2: Video Tour
Earlier this year I showed you this garage that was converted into a small modern house. It’s unique because of it’s multifunctional interior design. But also because it was originally an unwanted and abandoned garage. There are sliding doors that can optionally cover the entire house, giving the resident maximum privacy. Even when it’s all [...]
78 Square Foot Manhattan Apartment: Architect Lives and Works in Micro Space
Architect Luke Clark Tyler demonstrates that extreme small-space living is possible—even while working from home. His 78 square foot Manhattan apartment functions as both living quarters and architecture office, proving that thoughtful design can make even the smallest spaces functional. Apartment with Bed Stored Bed Deployed for Sleeping The custom-built bed folds against the wall [...]
Transforming 258 SF Tiny Apartment in Barcelona: Water Tank Converted to Living Space
This 258 square foot transforming apartment in Barcelona was converted from a former water tank storage space in a building’s attic. Designed by architect Barbara Appollini, the space draws inspiration from small Japanese homes and space-saving boat furniture to create a living environment where walls and furniture serve multiple functions and nearly everything can be [...]
How to Declutter and Craft in Small Spaces: Video Guide to Letting Go of Stuff
Moving from a house full of furniture to a small studio requires letting go of possessions and adapting creative hobbies to limited space. These videos share practical experience on decluttering and maintaining craft activities in compact living situations, demonstrating that downsizing does not mean giving up passions. Video Topics Decluttering: How to let go of [...]
Simple Living Enables Family Adventure: How Apartment Living Led to Living Abroad in Italy
Rachel Meeks and her family demonstrate how embracing simple living creates opportunities that traditional lifestyles cannot offer. By choosing apartment living with two children and avoiding accumulating possessions, they saved enough for her husband to take a year off from work and live in Italy. Their philosophy of “less, but better” applies to possessions, time, [...]
Garage to One-Bedroom Apartment Conversion: Mother-in-Law Suite with Full Amenities
This garage-to-apartment conversion transforms unused vehicle storage into a complete one-bedroom mother-in-law suite. The finished space includes a private entrance, decorated porch, kitchen, living room, bathroom with marble shower, and separate bedroom. The conversion demonstrates how existing garage space can generate rental income or provide independent living quarters. Conversion Details Original Use: Garage (partial one-car [...]