Philippines

This clever condo shows how smart design, clear furniture, and lots of sunlight can make even the smallest homes feel spacious.

"My client dreamed of a space that felt cozy, livable, and truly hers, so we transformed every corner with intention," writes interior designer Audrey Mae Montalban Letada.

This lovely organic modern style space has a lot of brilliant design and storage ideas.

Kenneth Llave designed this apartment to function beautifully despite the small size, transforming an interior wall into a custom window wall, updating cabinets, and reworking a dark bathroom.

Name: Jar and Kay (and their 5-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter) Location: Quezon City, Philippines Size: 375 square meters Years lived in: Owned 3 months Jar writes: “This is my wife and I’s first house together. We worked closely with our architect [Denise De Castro of DDC-Vida] to achieve a sustainable structure that would cater to a growing family. We were able to incorporate a lot of natural light and ventilation with a pocket garden in the middle of the home.