DebitNM

Well almost.. Very ingenious.

I finally found an apartment in Paris ( in the 17eme, no less!) that I can afford. Unfortunately, itis a tad too small to be legal, so it's for an au pair. It's 8sqm, needs to be 9sqm.

http://vimeo.com/109832468

Cathinjoetown

When I was an au pair I would have loved it, except no comfortable place to sit. That's where the extra sq meter comes in!

latedaytraveler

DEBITNM,

Wow, that is tiny, but there is definitely a trend in that direction in cities all over the world. Interesting...

Marianna

Interesting, but way too tiny for me. I got claustrophobic just watching it! I also could not sleep in that bed and would never close the door to prevent day light. With one window there isn't much light anyway.

YankyGal

The Museum of the City of New York had a great exhibit awhile back on micro-apartments, complete with a staff member who showed you how everything opened/worked, etc.

While I would absolutely downsize to live in Paris, I could not go THAT small (although I love the 17th.) Very interesting, thanks for posting.

P.S. I love the "easy to access" comment - yes, for someone her age!

DebitNM

Yes, the lack of a cozy spot to lounge in needed.

IKEA stores always have some tiny space living concepts set up. I have a dream of one of them in a tiny bungalow on Coranado Island California, off San Diego --

http://www.mymoneyblog.com/ikea-smal...oor-plans.html

But by comparison, they seem huge to the spot(and I do mean spot) in Paris!

swandav2000

Yes, I would have LOVED that place when I was living in an au pair apartment in Paris! In that place, the toilet and shower were down the hall . . . I can't believe I lived there.

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branderson925

The before and after cutaway is fantastic. I would so live in that!!

rialtogrl

What a clever use of space. That bathroom is pretty nice!

stokebailey

I love it and want one. 7th floor walkup instead of a home gym.

Gretchen

That is really interesting. What is the rent, out of curiosity.

DebitNM

Not rented as it is not a legal apartment. Apparently, the Au pair gets to use it....

Jean

When she closed the "bedroom door" while she was inside, all I could think was coffin.

For loungy seating, I'd get this:

http://www.amazon.com/Inflatable-Col...72VPYVPNG1D9BK

I think I could handle a week tops.

flpab

I would rather had that comfy seat than that stool. Where was the tv?

Nepheline

This isn't an apartment. It's being buried alive. Yikes!

wunderbar2

My goodness, that makes the tiny home movement look like McMansions!

Jean

Here's one you can actually rent in Rome. Slightly larger at 10 square meters although I don't think that includes the loft sleeping area. Great location!

http://www.lacasapiupiccoladitalia.com/index_en.html

PatrickLondon

It's a regular staple for newspaper stories about property market madness in London:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...nds-month.html

DebitNM

Jean,cwhat is a step up! Would like a better look at the WC, though.

DebitNM

Sorry, should be....Now, that is a step up...