Space Saving Ideas from Abito

Living well with less is key to a green lifestyle. Before you think about remodeling or moving into a bigger place to gain some extra space, consider working with what you've got. Manchester development firm Abito has some good ideas for maximizing small spaces. Their model apartment uses high cabinets, a central "pod" and vertical shelving to fit living, sleeping and eating quarters into 347 square feet.

Although Abito apartments are only available in England, we've got our fair share of small spaces stateside. For a WHOLE LOT more ideas browse through the entries from last May's Smallest Coolest Apartment Contest.

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Wow! This ought to go over really well in Japan. Very cute and functional.

posted by writergirl on July 11th 2007 at 8:51am
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I like the use of space, but it'd be nice if they put in some opaque windows so the bathroom area could utilize some light from the main room's windows. Then it might not seem so small inside.

posted by zengrrl on July 11th 2007 at 2:57pm
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