{"id":21727,"date":"2014-07-23T23:01:00","date_gmt":"2014-07-23T15:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=21727"},"modified":"2021-09-08T03:34:13","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T19:34:13","slug":"interesting-tiny-homes-minimal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Inspiring Ideas For Minimal Home Living"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The common idea most of us have when it comes to living space is that we are quickly running out of it. Rent and land is expensive in areas of vast opportunities and yet there are very creative people who went ahead and <strong>took the little space they have and made the most out of it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re talking about smart micro-living where home owners make use of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/creative-furniture-designs\/\" rel=\"noopener\">smart, stowable furniture<\/a>, multi-purpose <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/creative-home-lightning-ideas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">home fixtures<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/creative-limited-space-design\/\" rel=\"noopener\">clever architectural designs<\/a> or a combo of all three to cut down on the size of homes, <strong>without eating into the comforts we have grown accustomed to<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we will be looking at <strong>20 amazingly tiny houses, some at less than 200 sq ft area<\/strong>, that will make you ask yourself if you <em>really<\/em> need all that space in your home right now. From studio apartments to vertical houses, these designs showcase the <strong>amazing architectural feats that redefine how much space we actually need<\/strong> for comfort living.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/creative-limited-space-design\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Home Design: 20 Creative Ways to Maximize Living Space\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Home Design: 20 Creative Ways to Maximize Living Space<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/creative-limited-space-design.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-18340 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/creative-limited-space-design.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Home Design: 20 Creative Ways to Maximize Living Space<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe'd all like to have a place to call our own, a spot in the world where we...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Mini Dwelling Tower<\/h2>\n<p>Located in Nada, Japan this 3-story high house contains a parking spot, living room, 2 children\u2019s room, one bedroom and plenty of storage space \u2013 all within 398 sq ft.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/mini-dwelling-tower.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Dwelling Tower\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/mini-dwelling-tower-top.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Dwelling Tower Top\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/mini-dwelling-tower-livingroom.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Dwelling Tower Living Room\" width=\"550\" height=\"764\"><\/figure>\n<h2>River Side house<\/h2>\n<p>The house is build right at the end of a road, next to a river, and holds 312 sq ft area of living space. The 2-story house has 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, dining room and kitchen.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/riverside-house.jpg\" alt=\"Riverside House\" width=\"550\" height=\"504\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/riverside-house-lower-floor.jpg\" alt=\"Riverside House Lower Floor\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/riverside-house-top-floor.jpg\" alt=\"Riverside House Top Floor\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Gap\u2019s House<\/h2>\n<p>So this architect found a space between 2 houses \u2013 okay, he found a gap, a 97 sq ft gap which he turned into a home with a kitchen, bathroom and bedroom spread across 3 story. Talk about extreme home designs.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/gaps-house.jpg\" alt=\"Gaps House\" width=\"550\" height=\"456\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/gaps-house-far.jpg\" alt=\"Gaps House Far\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/gaps-house-kitchen-bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"Gaps House Kitchen Bedroom\" width=\"550\" height=\"380\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Keret House<\/h2>\n<p>This is probably the narrowest house you can find. With an area size of only <strong>46 sq ft<\/strong>, this double-story house connects from one space to the next via ladders yet looks comfortable and homely enough for a home owner who doesn\u2019t mind a daily vertical ascent.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/keret-house.jpg\" alt=\"Keret House\" width=\"550\" height=\"560\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/keret-house-front.jpg\" alt=\"Keret House Front\" width=\"550\" height=\"827\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/keret-house-bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"Keret House Bedroom\" width=\"550\" height=\"827\"><\/figure>\n<h2>The Tiny Tack house<\/h2>\n<p>Prefer a rustic, more countryside style of living? Try the Tiny Tack House. At only 140 sq ft, every necessity and comfort expected in a home is compacted into this house in Snohomish, Washington.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/tiny-tack-house.jpg\" alt=\"Tiny Tack House\" width=\"550\" height=\"518\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/tiny-tack-house-front.jpg\" alt=\"Tiny Tack House Front\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/tiny-tack-house-back.jpg\" alt=\"Tiny Tack House Back\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Tiny house On wheels<\/h2>\n<p>In only 207 sq ft, this tiny hOMe project fully embraces the sustainable living lifestyle with a propane heat source and compost toilet. Inclusive of appliances, cabinetry and furniture, this is available for a little over $33,000.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/tiny-house.jpg\" alt=\"Tiny House\" width=\"550\" height=\"311\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/tiny-house-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"Tiny House Kitchen\" width=\"550\" height=\"396\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/tiny-house-bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"Tiny House Bedroom\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Cedar Park Tiny house<\/h2>\n<p>Made of bamboo, this tiny house fits a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room inside 250 sq ft. It is located in Texas, and if you are interested, you can buy it for $25,000 while it is still available.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/cedar-park-tiny-house.jpg\" alt=\"Cedar Park Tiny House\" width=\"550\" height=\"361\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/cedar-park-tiny-house-top.jpg\" alt=\"Cedar Park Tiny House Top\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/cedar-park-tiny-house-bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"Cedar Park Tiny House Bathroom\" width=\"550\" height=\"378\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Rhossili Shepherd Hut<\/h2>\n<p>This beautiful looking shepherd hut is a holiday house that you can rent for days or a week. The hut is located near Rhossili Bay, and inside you can find 2 beds, a kitchen, and a small living room. The only bad news is you need to share an outdoor toilet with other campers at the campsite.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/rhossili-shepherd-hut.jpg\" alt=\"Rhossili Shepherd Hut\" width=\"550\" height=\"234\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/rhossili-shepherd-hut-front.jpg\" alt=\"Rhossili Shepherd Hut Front\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/rhossili-shepherd-hut-back.jpg\" alt=\"Rhossili Shepherd Hut Back\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Tiny Project<\/h2>\n<p>If you think that rent is killing you, why not build one on a flatbed trailer like this guy Alek Lisefki, the proud owner of this tiny house. His house area size is only <strong>8 feet by 20 feet<\/strong>, but it is a 2-level house complete with a kitchen, bedroom, shower, and living room.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/tiny-project.jpg\" alt=\"Tiny Project\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/tiny-project-front.jpg\" alt=\"Tiny Project Front\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/tiny-project-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"Tiny Project Kitchen\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Tiny Vertical Madrid Apartment<\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have enough space to go horizontal, then why not go vertical. This apartment has a 200 sq ft area and is found in Madrid. To get from one space to the next, expect to do a lot of climbing.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/mini-apartment.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Apartment\" width=\"550\" height=\"833\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/mini-apartment-bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Apartment Bedroom\" width=\"550\" height=\"827\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/mini-apartment-bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Apartment Bathroom\" width=\"550\" height=\"818\"><\/figure>\n<h2>130 Square Feet Micro Apartment<\/h2>\n<p>130 sq ft is close to Ikea level micro-living and yet this micro apartment still has enough space to house a workspace, a kitchen, a bathroom plus a rolling bed. Even the stairs and tables include hidden storage to fully utilize the space.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/micro-apartment-130sqft.jpg\" alt=\"130sqft Micro Apartment\" width=\"550\" height=\"860\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/micro-apartment-130sqft-back.jpg\" alt=\"130sqft Micro Apartment Back\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/micro-apartment-130sqft-sofa.jpg\" alt=\"130sqft Micro Apartment Sofa\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Didomestic Apartment<\/h2>\n<p>Know any apartment that is full of trapdoors and moving walls? Well, now you know of at least one. This <strong>621 sq ft <\/strong>has many slots to store away furniture and storage spaces inside the walls and ceilings. The tables and benches can be lowered via handles on the wall then stored away for extra space.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/didomestic-apartment.jpg\" alt=\"Didomestic Apartment\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/didomestic-apartment-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"Didomestic Apartment Kitchen\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/didomestic-apartment-bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"Didomestic Apartment Bathroom\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Harbour Attic<\/h2>\n<p>This apartment is located somewhere in the fishing village of Camogli in Italy, a nice-looking <strong>377 sq ft<\/strong> apartment that is smartly designed to make use of every available space. The quaint place known as Harbour Attic has enough space for 2 bedrooms, a studio, living room, bathroom and kitchen. Each room can be stored away for extra space.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/harbour-attic-dining.jpg\" alt=\"Harbour Attic Dining\" width=\"550\" height=\"821\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/harbour-attic-back.jpg\" alt=\"Harbour Attic Back\" width=\"550\" height=\"822\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/harbour-attic-room.jpg\" alt=\"Harbour Attic Room\" width=\"550\" height=\"878\"><\/figure>\n<h2>AP 1211<\/h2>\n<p>AP 1211 is an apartment of <strong>398 sq ft<\/strong> area that has been turned into 2-story apartment with almost all the necessities included. The lower floor has a large daybed, kitchen, refrigerator and some cleverly designed cabinets. The floor is connected via a black spiral stairway to the second floor where you can find the bedroom and the bathroom.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/ap-1211-lower.jpg\" alt=\"AP 1211\" width=\"550\" height=\"393\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/ap-1211-stairs.jpg\" alt=\"AP 1211 Stairs\" width=\"550\" height=\"392\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/ap-1211-bed.jpg\" alt=\"AP 1211 Bed\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Barcode Room<\/h2>\n<p>This Barcode room can transform into many spaces: a bedroom, a workspace, a kitchen \u2013 all according to the needs of the resident. Thus, if you want to have a guest over, you may <strong>change the room layout according to your wish<\/strong> because the walls are on a track that you can move freely.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/barcode-house.jpg\" alt=\"Barcode House\" width=\"550\" height=\"263\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/barcode-house-workspace.jpg\" alt=\"Barcode House Workspace\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/barcode-house-bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"Barcode House Bedroom\" width=\"550\" height=\"365\"><\/figure>\n<h2>East Village studio Apartment<\/h2>\n<p>This studio apartment has 500 sq ft of space to play with and the amazing architect team changed the once-cramped home to a high-class, cleverly designed home complete with high-gloss cover over its wall and storage spaces. The place has a workspace, living room, kitchen and bed.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/east-village-studio-apartment.jpg\" alt=\"East Village Studio Apartment\" width=\"550\" height=\"433\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/east-village-studio-livingroom.jpg\" alt=\"East Village Studio Living Room\" width=\"550\" height=\"459\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/east-village-studio-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"East Village Studio Kitchen\" width=\"550\" height=\"433\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Multi-functional Studio<\/h2>\n<p>Talk about storage central. This previously cramped apartment of 215 sq ft has been transformed into a multi-functioning studio to store the owner\u2019s 2D art collection. There is a foldable bed and cupboards for storing books, photos and the likes.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/multi-functional-studio.jpg\" alt=\"Multi Functional Studio\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/multi-functional-studio-cupboard.jpg\" alt=\"Multi Functional Studio Cupboard\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/multi-functional-studio-shelves.jpg\" alt=\"Multi Functional Studio Shelves\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\"><\/figure>\n<h2>240 Square Feet Apartment<\/h2>\n<p>A homely and comfortable design of 240 sq ft, this apartment in New York contains a bedroom, kitchen, living room, mini-library, plenty of storage space and even a hidden washing machine.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/240sqft-apartment.jpg\" alt=\"240sqft Apartment\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/240sqft-apartment-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"240sqft Apartment Kitchen\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/240sqft-apartment-top.jpg\" alt=\"240sqft Apartment Top\" width=\"550\" height=\"397\"><\/figure>\n<h2>237 Square Feet Micro Apartment<\/h2>\n<p>This beautiful micro apartment of 237 sq ft can house a family, and quite comfortably too. It has a kitchen, shower room, dining table and plenty of storage space kept high up, accessible by ladder. There is also plenty of storage space underneath their beds, talk about compact living.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/237sqft-micro-apartment.jpg\" alt=\"237sqft Micro Apartment\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/237sqft-micro-apartment-front.jpg\" alt=\"237sqft Micro Apartment Front\" width=\"550\" height=\"423\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/237sqft-micro-apartment-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"237sqft Micro Apartment Kitchen\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Mini Studio Apartment<\/h2>\n<p>129 sq ft of space is more than enough for a single person, if you know how to transfrom your furniture from say a sofa into a full bed or to turn your staircase into makeshift storage space. In spite of the small size, this studio apartment has a kitchen, a dining place and a shower room.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/mini-studio-apartment.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Studio Apartment\" width=\"550\" height=\"457\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/mini-studio-apartment-back.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Studio Apartment Back\" width=\"550\" height=\"411\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/interesting-tiny-homes-minimal\/mini-studio-apartment-bed.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Studio Apartment Bed\" width=\"550\" height=\"361\"><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The common idea most of us have when it comes to living space is that we are quickly running out of it. 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