20 Small Flats From Around the World That Maximise Space
Here are functional and stylish tiny apartments that show how good things come in small packages
From inspirational studio apartments to cosy 1-BHKs, these homes manage to make the most of precious space. They use clever storage hacks and smart design solutions to transform micro into macro. So, take a look at these small flat interiors from around the globe that celebrate small-space living.
2. India
A small flat in Mumbai transforms into a 1-BHK with folding doors. The clean-lined kitchen and seating layout ensures plenty of room for thoroughfare.
A small flat in Mumbai transforms into a 1-BHK with folding doors. The clean-lined kitchen and seating layout ensures plenty of room for thoroughfare.
3. United Kingdom
For this studio flat, a wall-mounted folding bed is the perfect solution to make the most of the space and have the luxury of both a living room during the day and a proper king-size bedroom at night. I love the placement of the sofa.
For this studio flat, a wall-mounted folding bed is the perfect solution to make the most of the space and have the luxury of both a living room during the day and a proper king-size bedroom at night. I love the placement of the sofa.
4. United States
While the use of grey throughout the studio adds the illusion of space to the design of this small flat, a pop of lively orange in the shelves gives a refreshing burst of colour. Minimalist and contemporary.
While the use of grey throughout the studio adds the illusion of space to the design of this small flat, a pop of lively orange in the shelves gives a refreshing burst of colour. Minimalist and contemporary.
5. Sweden
Colour is used to to zone out the kitchen (turquoise cabinetry) while the rest of the area is done up in space-enhancing white. The overhead floating wall-mounted bed is an unusual and smart space-saving hack.
Colour is used to to zone out the kitchen (turquoise cabinetry) while the rest of the area is done up in space-enhancing white. The overhead floating wall-mounted bed is an unusual and smart space-saving hack.
6. France
A small 300-square-foot flat interior exudes a nest-like vibe with a wall-mounted boxed-in bed. The designer preferred not to subdivide the zone, and instead created a cocoon without interrupting the space flow.
A small 300-square-foot flat interior exudes a nest-like vibe with a wall-mounted boxed-in bed. The designer preferred not to subdivide the zone, and instead created a cocoon without interrupting the space flow.
7. United States
This 340-square-foot studio apartment gracefully accommodates living, eating, working, sleeping and large storage requirements, with the cabinetry serving as multi-functional pieces.
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This 340-square-foot studio apartment gracefully accommodates living, eating, working, sleeping and large storage requirements, with the cabinetry serving as multi-functional pieces.
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8. Japan
Warm wooden flooring and plenty of natural light make this narrow apartment a cosy sanctuary. A half wall that acts like an island as well, separates the kitchen while giving it an open feel.
Warm wooden flooring and plenty of natural light make this narrow apartment a cosy sanctuary. A half wall that acts like an island as well, separates the kitchen while giving it an open feel.
9. Italy
I love how this apartment makes use of eclectic hues and patterns even with restricted square footage.
I love how this apartment makes use of eclectic hues and patterns even with restricted square footage.
10. Canada
Fabulous wooden floors, clean-lined kitchen-cum-dining, and a living room demarcated by carpeting – it all adds up to a smart studio.
Here are more compact kitchen layouts that are perfect for small apartments
Fabulous wooden floors, clean-lined kitchen-cum-dining, and a living room demarcated by carpeting – it all adds up to a smart studio.
Here are more compact kitchen layouts that are perfect for small apartments
11. United Kingdom
Having the bedroom on the mezzanine floor gives a bit of privacy and is clever usage of surplus vertical space. The curving soft-brown wood staircase warms the modern setup.
Having the bedroom on the mezzanine floor gives a bit of privacy and is clever usage of surplus vertical space. The curving soft-brown wood staircase warms the modern setup.
12. France
Rustic brick walls serve as the perfect backdrop for this curved bookshelf. It adds depth and another element to small-flat design without using any extra floor space.
Rustic brick walls serve as the perfect backdrop for this curved bookshelf. It adds depth and another element to small-flat design without using any extra floor space.
13. United States
This tiny flat shows how to make room within a room. It sure doesn’t feel like a studio with the sliding doors and drapes that guarantee privacy.
Look here for more ways to partition the home without building walls
This tiny flat shows how to make room within a room. It sure doesn’t feel like a studio with the sliding doors and drapes that guarantee privacy.
Look here for more ways to partition the home without building walls
14. Russia
This one-room apartment has a wall that separates the kitchen from the living room, and just two windows. With only a 35 square metres of available area, elevating the bed is a clever hack that creates more storage underneath.
This one-room apartment has a wall that separates the kitchen from the living room, and just two windows. With only a 35 square metres of available area, elevating the bed is a clever hack that creates more storage underneath.
15. Czech Republic
The skylights in this tiny penthouse apartment let in plenty of natural light to give it an airy and spacious feel.
The skylights in this tiny penthouse apartment let in plenty of natural light to give it an airy and spacious feel.
16. Sweden
What this tiny apartment lacks in living room space and setting, it makes up with its balcony. The door lets in light and a sense of space that makes the sofa facing a wall a pleasant space to sit in, and also gives the muted grey-and-white decor a lift.
What this tiny apartment lacks in living room space and setting, it makes up with its balcony. The door lets in light and a sense of space that makes the sofa facing a wall a pleasant space to sit in, and also gives the muted grey-and-white decor a lift.
17. United States
Also referred to as the Unfolding Apartment, this 400-square-foot flat lives up to its name – it is all about disappearing acts. This compact blue apartment cabinet is packed with functional components, including a bed, a nightstand, a closet, a home office, a library, kitchen storage, and most of the lighting for the room.
Also referred to as the Unfolding Apartment, this 400-square-foot flat lives up to its name – it is all about disappearing acts. This compact blue apartment cabinet is packed with functional components, including a bed, a nightstand, a closet, a home office, a library, kitchen storage, and most of the lighting for the room.
18. France
Here’s another Parisian apartment where mirrored cupboards are used to enhance a small space. The kitchenette with quaint dining creates a cosy nest for two.
Here’s another Parisian apartment where mirrored cupboards are used to enhance a small space. The kitchenette with quaint dining creates a cosy nest for two.
19. Israel
This tiny flat’s interiors get a dash of vibrancy with industrial lights, yellow cabinets and vintage blinds. The folding doors segregate the bedroom completely when required.
This tiny flat’s interiors get a dash of vibrancy with industrial lights, yellow cabinets and vintage blinds. The folding doors segregate the bedroom completely when required.
20. United States
In this small flat design, the bedroom and the living areas get demarcated with the help of a rotating panel or partition. The built-in shelves are an added storage bonus.
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In this small flat design, the bedroom and the living areas get demarcated with the help of a rotating panel or partition. The built-in shelves are an added storage bonus.
Read more:
10 Space-Saving Seating Layouts for Compact Balconies
How to Live Large in a Small Apartment
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Have a small apartment? Share your tiny apartment design ideas in Comments below.
This tiny apartment revels in a rustic laid-back look. The single-wall kitchen maximises on the open-plan concept and an eclectic choice of furnishing and fixtures adds bags of character without letting the home seem like a tiny box.