This property in Naples, Florida features three small studio guest houses in addition to a main residence. Each unit is self-contained with kitchen and bathroom facilities, making them suitable for guests or rental income. The studios are decorated with coordinating colors and share outdoor garden areas. Property Details Location: Naples, Florida Units: 3 studio guest [...]
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400 Sq Ft NYC Studio Apartment: Architect-Designed Small Space with Creative Storage
This 400 square foot studio apartment in New York City demonstrates how architecture training can transform a small space. The renovation features thoughtful flooring, a cohesive color palette, clever storage solutions, and an efficient layout. Design Details Location: New York City Size: 400 square feet Type: Studio apartment renovation Designer: Owner with architecture background Features: [...]
Studio Apartment Design: Small Space Decorating in Florida
This Florida studio apartment demonstrates how thoughtful furniture selection and minor decorations can transform a small space into a comfortable home. The design focuses on functionality while maintaining an open, welcoming atmosphere. Design Details Location: Florida Type: Studio apartment Key Features: Open floor plan, mini kitchen, combined living/sleeping area Design Approach: Strategic furniture placement and [...]
Brooklyn Studio Apartment Renovation: Family Living with Sleeping Loft
PorterFanna Architecture renovated this New York studio apartment for a family with a small child. The 12-foot 6-inch ceilings provided enough height for a sleeping loft and second-level storage, effectively doubling the usable space. Design Details Architect: PorterFanna Architecture Location: Brooklyn Heights, New York Building History: Former St. John’s University Law School (converted to residential [...]
500 Square Foot Beach Apartment: Prioritizing Location Over Space
This 500 square foot apartment demonstrates a common trade-off in small-space living: accepting less interior space in exchange for a prime location. Situated just three blocks from the beach with most amenities within walking distance, this 1950s-era building offers coastal living in a compact footprint. Apartment Building Exterior 1950s Architecture Beach Proximity Sunset Apartment Details [...]
Gary Chang’s Domestic Transformer: 330 Sq Ft Hong Kong Apartment with 24 Configurations
Architect Gary Chang transformed his 330 square foot Hong Kong apartment into a shape-shifting space with 24 different configurations. Using sliding walls and convertible furniture, the “Domestic Transformer” demonstrates how technology and design can maximize small urban living spaces. Apartment in Living Configuration Photos © Gary Chang / Faircompanies Kitchen and Workspace Revealed Sliding Wall [...]