Genius micro-apartments that fit everything in

Hardworking studio spaces

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These micro-apartments pack in genius space-saving ideas, storage hacks and gorgeous design. Click through our gallery to see how to make the most of your small apartment without compromising on style...

Tom Dixon studio apartment, Greenwich, London, UK

The Modern House

With interiors by renowned designer Tom Dixon's Design Research Studio, this apartment in Greenwich, London is small but perfectly formed, with 516 sq ft of floor space.

Tom Dixon studio apartment, Greenwich, London, UK

The Modern House

Listed with upmarket estate agents, The Modern House this perfectly designed studio utilises the space available with the kitchen running along the back wall of the open-plan living area.

Tom Dixon studio apartment, Greenwich, London, UK

The Modern House

If you aren't keen on living open-plan and prefer some privacy, bespoke screens help to separate the sleeping and living area. The studio isn't short of light either, with the floor-to-ceiling windows providing access to the private balcony overlooking the River Thames.

Tom Dixon studio apartment, Greenwich, London, UK

The Modern House

The designers used Art Deco motifs and robust, modern materials throughout the design such as copper cabinetry, enamel spashbacks and glazed bricks.

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Air B N P, Budapest, Hungary

Position Collective

Designed by Position Collective as an apartment for stylish travellers, Air B N P is a compact space that contains all the necessities complete with a stylish design. At just 322 square-foot, the designers have created a light and customisable space.

Air B N P, Budapest, Hungary

Position Collective

Described as a ‘puzzle game’, the storage is spread around the apartment, including the raised level bed, which has become the centrepiece of the space. The plywood structure is multi-functional as a double bed, storage unit and a modular wall system.

Air B N P, Budapest, Hungary

Position Collective

The kitchen uses movable pegs and shelving, so that the type of storage can change according to visitors' needs. The designers also included a metal pipe along the wall for express clothes hanging, while the rest of the clothes can be put in the under-bed storage,

Air B N P, Budapest, Hungary

Position Collective

With its neutral, pastel shades and bare woods, the apartment feels fresh and light and not at all boxed in. It's the perfect crash pad for the modern traveller.

Renovated flat, Sydney, Australia

Catseye Bay

This studio apartment in Sydney, Australia uses bespoke joinery to create furniture, partitions and storage solutions for small-space living.

Renovated flat, Sydney, Australia

Catseye Bay

The 387 sq ft apartment has just three rooms, a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. The wooden partitions help to create informal space dividers and help with storage by becoming wardrobes and bookshelves.

Renovated flat, Sydney, Australia

Catseye Bay

The largest is the two-metre wooden structure that sticks out diagonally from one of the bedroom walls. On one side, designers Catseye Bay, have provided storage space for clothes, and on the other side there's a double bed that is invisible when you enter the room.

Renovated flat, Sydney, Australia

Catseye Bay

The kitchen features a new shelving unit and worktop that extends out to a counter, which is perfect for eating on. Created from birch plywood, it has been hand finished for a clean, minimal effect that's neither cold or impersonal.

Studio loft, Los Angeles, USA

Bam design lab

Living in a small space doesn't mean you have to compromise on comforts. Here, slimline bedside cabinets sit either side of the bed providing a reading lamp and a spot for your nighttime essentials. A console table measuring the exact width of the bed sits at the foot adding more storage and delineating the sleeping area from the living room.

Studio loft, Los Angeles, USA

Bam design lab

A minimal kitchen has half-size upper cabinets suspended from the ceiling to compensate for the lack of walls. A kitchen without a hob might disconcert an enthusiastic cook but it does add extra counter top space. Essentially, there are no rules when it comes to creating a small home that works for the individual.

Studio loft, Los Angeles, USA

Bam design lab

The bar-style kitchen cabinets work well with an open-plan dining area, making serving food to the table quick and easy. The white walls and bright flooring throughout unify the space and fill it with light.

Space-saving studio flat, London, UK

Black and Milk Interiors

With the entire space measuring a mere 25 square metres, there isn't much room to manoeuvre in this London studio apartment but brilliant design tricks are deployed to squeeze in everything needed for a comfortable home. The small console table can also be transformed into a six-seater dining table, perfect for a dinner party.

Space-saving studio flat, London, UK

Black and Milk Interiors

A fold-up bed turns the living room into a bedroom by night, disappearing into the wall cavity during the day. Note the bespoke shelving that makes the most of an awkward alcove and the mirrored wall that doubles the sense of space.

Space-saving studio flat, London, UK

Black and Milk Interiors

The kitchen is small but perfectly formed and blessed with great natural light due to its positioning on the top floor. The pale colour scheme enhances the space and maximises the open feeling. Premium finishes were used over small spaces to make a luxurious feel for less.

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Chelsea apartment, New York, USA

Facet 14

This mid-century style studio uses built in storage under the windows to make use of living in a small space. The brick wall and fireplace give this studio apartment a focal point and cosy atmosphere, the shelves in the small alcoves allow room for personal decoration.

Chelsea apartment, New York, USA

Facet 14

The bed can be hidden away by the space-saving sliding door, perfect if you are looking for some privacy. With the door closed the bedroom will still feel roomy due to the neutral colours which help to open up the space. Note the drinks trolley in the corner, a great alternative to keeping your beverages in an imposing cupboard.

Prospect Heights maisonette, New York, USA

Jesse Parris-Lamb

The height in this small (but special) studio is celebrated with bespoke book shelves that fill the space up to the ceiling. A bed is tucked away on the mezzanine.

Prospect Heights maisonette, New York, USA

Jesse Parris-Lamb

A collection of vintage furniture and a neutral earth-toned palette add subtle details and texture to what would otherwise be a plain space.

Micro-apartment, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Tria Arquitetura

To create a space that truly feels like a home, this studio in Brazil uses different materials to mark out distinct spaces for each particular living function.

Micro-apartment, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Tria Arquitetura

An inbuilt Formica and wood structure was designed to connect the different areas. Starting in the sleeping area, it moves through the living space where it provides seating and drawer space, before ending in the kitchen.

Micro-apartment, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Tria Arquitetura

As well as being open-plan, the small space offers some privacy. The bathroom was originally separated with a glass partition but the designers added in this screen to provide seclusion without blocking the light - a studio apartment without any natural light will feel dark and cramped.

Minimalist apartment, New York, USA

JB Collective

This modern New York apartment offers a great small space solution: A platform raises and separates the sleeping area and the cushion at the end provides extra seating for any guests.

Minimalist apartment, New York, USA

JB Collective

A small corner sofa makes use of every inch of floor space in the living area and a mirrored wall makes the room seem larger. A 3D-effect rug adds depth and colour, and helps to compartmentalise the room.

Minimalist apartment, New York, USA

JB Collective

This wet-room is great solution for a small space. The walk-in shower takes up less room than a tray or a bath, allowing space for the stylish pedestal sink.

Minimalist apartment, New York, USA

JB Collective

The kitchen is kept to one wall and the under countertop seating means you can sit and chop your veggies, or sit down for a tasty meal.

Home/office hybrid, Amserdam, Netherlands

Zoku

These amazing apartments in Amsterdam pay close attention to detail and make living in a small space easy. The pop-out staircase, which slots in between hidden storage shelves, is an innovative way to cordon off the sleeping area during the day and saves space in the tiny 259 square foot apartment.

Home/office hybrid, Amserdam, Netherlands

Zoku

Behind the stairs you'll find even more storage space and a hidden home office that separates you from the living part of the flat. The idea behind the design is to create an easy work/life balance.

Home/office hybrid, Amserdam, Netherlands

Zoku

In the living area you'll find a table that can seat up to six people and a well-equipped kitchen that is slotted underneath the mezzanine level. In the middle of the living room area, two gymnastics rings inspire the resident to live a healthy lifestyle in a small space.

Modern apartment, Paris, France

Tatiana Nicol

The living room and kitchen form the main space of this apartment. The corner sofa slots in perfectly and is separated from the rest of the room by a plush rug. The bookshelves double up as a doorway to the bedroom, a great way to utilise vertical storage.

Modern apartment, Paris, France

Tatiana Nicol

The bedroom has plenty of storage space which frames the bed, also leaving room for bedside tables so you don't have to forgo any necessary functionality.

Modern apartment, Paris, France

Tatiana Nicol

The table in the centre of the kitchen doubles up as an island. The l-shape utilises space by fitting tightly into the alcove, with steel appliances and copper lighting adding an industrial edge,

22m2 apartment, Taipei City, Taiwan

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This renovated apartment in Taipei City, Taiwan, is full of all the amenities you’d ever need, including, a bath, floor-to-ceiling storage and space for exercise.

22m2 apartment, Taipei City, Taiwan

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The living room area has been kept as simple as possible with extra space in the middle for exercise. Along the edge are two moveable tables arranged like a bar, which can be reconfiguered into a dining table if necessary.

22m2 apartment, Taipei City, Taiwan

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Designers, A Little Design have made sure that the storage spans an entire wall of the living room, covering from floor-to-ceiling. With wardrobes on the bottom and square shelving units on the top, the ladder means that the owner can reach all her items when needed. The shelving also extends onto the mezzanine level.

22m2 apartment, Taipei City, Taiwan

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Too shallow to accommodate standing, the mezzanine includes a bed and a small built-in desk which is designed to be used by someone sitting cross-legged.

254 Park Avenue, New York City, USA

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On sale for just over $1 million (£780k) with City Realty, this micro-apartment is located in one of New York's most salubrious addresses.

254 Park Avenue, New York City, USA

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Featuring 14-ft ceilings, hardwood flooring throughout and a separate sleeping area located on a mezzanine, it really does have everything you need in one space.

254 Park Avenue, New York City, USA

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The living area, with its floor-to-ceiling windows has chrome accents and stylish, dark hardwood flooring throughout.

254 Park Avenue, New York City, USA

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The kitchen, which sits underneath the mezzanine bedroom, includes top-of-the-line Bosch appliances, stone countertops and plenty of storage.