Compact Living, Big Ambitions
Space-Savvy Foundations
Zoning Without Walls
Define zones using light, rugs, ceiling treatments, and furniture orientation instead of hard partitions that eat precious centimeters. A sofa back can edge a living nook; a ceiling-mounted rail can guide a sliding curtain. Share your favorite invisible dividers and we’ll suggest adaptable, budget-friendly options that respect your unique footprint and habits.
Flow That Feels Effortless
Circulation is the secret engine of tiny comfort. Keep 75–90 centimeters of clear path through key areas, ensure doors and fold-outs don’t collide, and place handles where hands naturally reach. Tell us where congestion happens in your home; we’ll map traffic, relocate tasks, and propose transforms that glide instead of interrupt.
Borrowed Light and Optical Tricks
Mirrors, translucent panels, and high-mounted glazing lend depth without adding square meters. Use pale flooring that runs unbroken, minimal baseboards, and low-contrast boundaries to visually widen rooms. Have a dim corner? Describe it, and we’ll suggest reflective surfaces, integrated LEDs, and convertible elements that brighten while doubling as storage or seating.
Bed-to-Desk Magic
Dining That Vanishes
Stories From Small Homes
The 18‑Square‑Meter Turnaround
From Cargo Van to Cozy Nest
A Family of Three in a Micro‑Flat
Materials, Mechanisms, and Longevity
Smart Material Choices
Baltic birch plywood offers strong edges for visible joinery; bamboo brings toughness and warmth; aluminum honeycomb saves weight in large panels. Describe your tools and budget, and we’ll choose sheet sizes, veneer directions, and edge treatments that resist warping, accept fasteners cleanly, and look intentional in every daylight condition.
Reliable Motion, Fewer Surprises
Invest in full-extension slides rated for your heaviest drawers, concealed hinges with soft-close, and gas struts matched to panel weight. We’ll calculate force, placement, and safety stops. Report any clunks or rebounds, and we’ll tune dampers, add felt guides, and suggest preventative lubrication that keeps movements smooth and quiet.
Planning, Budget, and Tools
Measure Twice, Prototype Thrice
Cardboard mockups reveal elbow bumps and door collisions before sawdust flies. Tape outlines on the floor, simulate fold-downs, and photograph each test. Send dimensions and photos, and we’ll recommend corrections, clearances, and ergonomic tweaks that ensure every hinge swing and drawer pull respects bodies, baskets, and morning coffee rituals.
Modularity and Futureproofing
A consistent grid helps parts swap roles as life changes. Standardize widths for drawers, shelves, and cushions; keep fasteners uniform. Thinking of future tenants or growing hobbies? Tell us your likely shifts, and we’ll design modules that relocate easily, preserving value while adapting to relationships, work, and storage surprises.
Where the Money Goes
Allocate most budget to mechanisms used daily—bed lifts, slides, and hinges—then spend smartly on durable surfaces and lighting. We’ll help compare off-the-shelf with bespoke builds and calculate long-term maintenance. Share your ceiling and must-haves, and we’ll sequence purchases to deliver immediate wins without derailing larger goals.
Comfort, Safety, and Daily Joy
