Ask any Aucklander about small living quarters, and they will tell you from experience what it’s like to live in a tiny house or apartment because it’s just how city life is. Cramped.
Kiwi’s in general are becoming more accustomed to the idea of micro lofts, tiny houses. But this trend is not just limited to city life.
There are plenty of houses spread throughout New Zealand that are not in heavily populated areas that are still “cosy”.
In this article Colleen Hawkes from Stuff.co.nz shares details on an awesome Micro-Loft designed by Sprecht Architects of New York:
Micro loft solution packs a lot of punch in a small space
Specht Architects says the tiny, awkward apartment is at the top of a six-storey building. In its original state it was sectioned off with very small rooms.
Not surprisingly, every square inch is put to good use. The stairs feature built-in storage units below, which are similar to Japanese kaidan dansu.
Living in small quarters with kids can be very testing on a parents sanity. This next article from inhabitat.com, Yuka Yoneda shares some small living solutions that you can apply to your house:
9 Small Living Tips for Couples Trying to Stay Sane in Tiny Apartments
Lack of private space is probably the most obvious source of irritation for couples who live in small apartments.
Having a separate room to escape to is a luxury that may not exist in a studio, but you can create your own by turning a closet or even a small nook into an office area.
Even though it may not be a completely closed off room, it can act as a sanctuary where each partner can at least get a little work or zoning out done.
The great thing about the closet idea is that you can still use a decent portion of the closet as an actual closet and when you’re done working, you can just close the door and hide the clutter.
Some truly amazing things can be produced when you add some imagination to your design. This video from GoDownsize beautifully displays what is possible when you’re challenged with small spaces:
What Are Your Thoughts On The “Tiny Houses” Trend?
We have all lived in a house with that awkwardly small room that seems like it has no use. But with a little imagination and some planning, big things can happen in small spaces!
A huge bonus we can see is that heating costs will be significantly lowered. Simply adding a heat transfer system to your existing heat source will make sure every room in the house is warm and comfortable
Do you have a loft or attic that you have transformed into a small living space? We would like to hear back from you. If you have any pictures to share we would love to see them.
Image Credit:
- http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/81720662/Micro-loft-solution-packs-a-lot-of-punch-in-a-small-space
- http://inhabitat.com/nyc/9-small-living-tips-for-couples-trying-to-stay-sane-in-tiny-apartments/
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