Changes in lifestyle in recent years have come to be reflected in our changing concept of the home, especially in cities. One of the areas where these changes have occurred with greater frequency is in the family model. It's increasingly common for people to start families later in life, making for a greater number of people who will either spend some time living alone or as a couple. Because of this, unlike in the past, when various generations lived together beneath the same roof, today's homes are shared by fewer individuals. One of the effects of this trend is that homes have gotten smaller, since demand has gone up while the number of inhabitants in each one has gone down; hence the amount of space needed has decreased as well.

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New and practical solutions to make small homes appear larger, while still allowing style, cc.mfort, and functionality。

Small + Modern + Urban = Home features new and imaginative ways to save space and money-from taking advantage of high ceilings to designing special, multifunctional furniture-and advice from world class architects who offer ingenious space solutions. This book features a selection of modern apartments, lofts, duplexes, and studio flats that will surprise you with their creative concepts, new design ideas, and endless possibilities for small home living.

Introduction

Ply Loft

Interlocking Puzzle Loft

Florence Residence

Apartment H

Apartment in Paris

Duplex in Brussels

La Rossa

Pier 24 Copenhagen

Small Space

West 87th Street Apartment

Duplex in Drufaystraat

Metropqlitan Chic

It's Fab to Have My Own Pad

Chen Residence

Piazza Biancamano Apartment

ER Apartment

Penthouse in Andorra

Jindi Black-and-White Container

Duplex in La Coruna

Fanling Center

For Your Eyes Only

Apartment in Attic

Apartment in Rome

Miami Pied-a-terre

Gastown Loft

Space of Femininity

Apartment in Madrid

Gramercy Park Apartment