Switzerland has long ranked among Europe's most expensive countries to live in, and the lakefront city of Geneva has some of the nation's highest real estate prices. Homes here cost an average of $1,412 (£1k) per square foot, or $15,200 (£11.2k) per square metre.

Given the hefty cost of property, this colourful, considered studio in the heart of the city showcases a number of design hacks that help its tiny living space stretch further.

The bedroom and lounge comprise a single room that combines artistic flair with careful configuration. While the studio may be sequestered among Geneva's urban jungle, the bold mural that stretches across the back wall of the main room evokes a jungle of a completely different kind.

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