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Anytime the folks over at Faircompanies publish a video I get excited because they’ve always got something new, exciting and interesting to share when it comes to living big in tiny spaces. Today I’m showing you a video tour of a small business in Paris who turned a rooftop elevator engine room into an amazing little office workspace that doubles for leisure, too.

It’s a 183 square foot space that had been completely ignored and unused for years since the elevator engine was removed years ago from the room. Once they discovered this space they started to get even more creative and started designing, gutting and building the space.

Today it’s an incredible little space that offers so much in terms of storage, sleeping, and workspace. Since this little 183 sq. ft. space is rooftop on a building they’re lucky enough to have plenty of ‘underground’ storage. This means they’re able to hide a lot of stuff out of sight. And they were also able to create some nifty little features that anyone might enjoy. Like the sofa bed that’s unveiled directly from the floor!

DIY Rooftop Office Conversion: Leisure & Work In One

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This little room often times has three or four people actively working in it- and sometimes even five or six- so there’s a flip up desk, whiteboard, and another large desk so that there’s functional space for the entire team (see more below):

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This is a 130 sq. ft. micro apartment in Paris.

Inside you’ll find a multi-functional living area with a kitchen, bedroom, living area, and desk. Plus a full bathroom inside, too!

Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below. Thank you!

Amazing 130 Sq. Ft. Micro Apartment in Paris

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Images © Julie Nabucet and Marc Baillargeon via Inthralld

It turns out you can do a lot with 130 sq. ft. and some creativity… See for yourself and enjoy below:

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I thought you’d also like this tiny house on a foundation in Paris, France.

To me, it just goes to show how you can design and build tiny in so many ways other than on wheels (see our small houses, tiny cabins and apartment categories).

I’d like to see more and more homes like these being designed and built for people all over the world who prefer not to over-house themselves.

As soon as you walk in through the front door you’re immediately greeted by the living room and corner kitchen.

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215 Sq. Ft. Tiny Home in Paris, France

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In total, we’re talking about 215 square feet of interior space. Let me show you around.

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This little loft apartment in Paris is available as a vacation rental through Airbnb.com. It’s located between la Bastille and Père Lachaise with 645 square feet of open space on the 5th floor. Just two blocks away you can jump aboard a bus ride to the Louvre museum and Metro Charonne. There are also plenty of restaurants, bars, and food shops nearby. Inside there’s a full kitchen, bathroom, wireless internet, and even a washer and dryer so you can feel right at home.
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Just scroll down to take a photo tour of the small space below..

Little Loft Apartment in Paris

Nothing fancy and pretty simple, wouldn’t you say? Below is a view from the loft.

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Meet Amber and Eli who spent the last four years working on their DIY school bus conversion! They spent one year living in the bus largely unfinished and have finally completed the build and are on a four-month travel stint. When they aren’t on the road, they live stationary at a bus dealership where they work.

They prioritized their kitchen and bathroom above all, and have oodles of counter space, a large stainless sink, a separate fridge, and an extra freezer, and they spared no expense in their shower! Glass tiles, exposed copper pipes, and a glass bowl sink give their shower a spa-like feel.

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Roaming and Nesting: A Glimpse into Their Stationary and Travel Bus Life

Half & Half Stationary & Travel Bus Life

Images via Tiny Home Tours

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Bathsheva grew up in Paris and Israel, and eventually came to the United States on a work visa and found her “true home” in California. Unfortunately, her business went under in 2020, leaving her needing another option for housing. That’s when she decided on vanlife.

She has a young daughter, Sarah, and she designed the entire van around making sure Sarah feels comfortable in her van home. She has a playroom under the bed and tons of storage for her clothing and toys. Enjoy the tour below!

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This Van is Designed Entirely Around Her Daughter

Single Mom’s California Vanlife with Young Daughter 2

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If you live in California, you might want to get one of these amazing Fat Barrel homes, “where Airstream meets wine barrel.” Fat Barrel Studios builds and installs these units (only in California) for $65,000, but you can also purchase plans to build your own!

Not interested in owning one, or you’d rather try it out first? You can vacation in their original Fat Barrel on their 5-acre property in Paso Robles, CA. The compact units fit in a queen bed, micro kitchen and a tiled wet-bath for a luxurious vacation experience.

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Sleeping Pod Airbnb on 5 Acres in California

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Lovell and Paris got into vanlife largely out of necessity — with nearly $50,000 in consumer debt, they needed a way out of it, and not paying rent was the first step! They started in a very basic low-roof van they already owned, but after paying off their debts in 2 years, were able to upgrade to their current Sprinter.

Six years into #vanlife, the couple say there are pretty much no cons to their lifestyle. Now that they have a rig that includes everything they love — even an ironing board, so Lovell can iron his “fashionista” wardrobe — they have no desire to get a sticks-and-bricks home.

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This Van Conversion Even Has an Ironing Board!

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Architect Kumiko Ouchi wanted to transform her partner’s 1970s apartment into a truly beautiful and functional space. She did an excellent job hiding anything unsightly while still including the necessary things (kitchen electronics, books, a litter box) in her overall design.

By taking out the walls in the apartment and removing a bedroom, she was able to create an open concept space with a large kitchen that still afforded privacy in the bedroom and bathroom. The hallway doubles as office space, and there are two beautiful balconies for plants.

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Bringing a 1970s Apartment into Modernity

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