Apartment Therapy's annual Small Cool contest is a celebration of small spaces, and this roundup is a celebration of the smallest of the small. Each of these homes is 250 square feet or less, proving that you can fit a lot of livability into a little space.
1. Medo's Boutique Hotel Style: 250 sq. ft.
2. Diana's Skylit Studio: 250 sq. ft.
3. Jason's Charm & Potential: 250 sq.ft.
4. Erin & James' Easy to Live In: 240 sq. ft.
5. Mel's Complete & Balanced: 210 sq. ft.
6. Suzi's Nod to History: 200 sq. ft.
7. Lysee's True Reflection: 200 sq. ft.
8. Cory's Key West Cottage: 188 sq. ft.
9. Malissa's Perfect Retreat: 177 sq. ft.
10. And the very smallest of all our small spaces this year, at only 136 square feet...Jennifer's Gathering Place.
First round voting is still open! Find your favorites and give them a vote to help them make it to the top of their division.
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Interesting spaces, all. Here's a lil bit of Wisdom for all you youngsters still struggling to make your way in life to thoughtfully consider...
I have been a homeowner [2000 sq ft on an acre lot] for more years than I care to share....after many years as a renter who relocated frequently. The older I get, the more these *smallest of the small* spaces appeal to me. Consider that as you journey onward and upward. Take care in your choices. Make them count.
I too lived in a big home and once I divorced..i realized I could not live the same way on one income. It was pretty hard for me to acept the reality.... Until I started coming to this website and saw how great the homes are. It doesn't matter if you live in a huge home or small to teeny tiny... Remember it's your's and you make it beautiful!
It's the number of windows that seems to make the difference. And if there's a balcony or any kind of outdoor space, you could practically live in a shoebox.
I totally agree with @therese z, it's the windows and the lighting. If you have good lighting in a home it can make all the difference in the world for how a home-y a house feels. Not to mention it makes for great photos!