#micro condo

1829 Greek Revival building in Providence, Rhode Island is the oldest shopping mall in the US. What's for sale is a 1bd, 1ba, micro-apt. above the shops. (And, they mean micro.) It's $215K + 195mo. HOA.

Mitch works for a non-profit in Washington, DC but wanted to own his home, so he bought a 300 sq. ft. micro-condo. 

When it came to design, it’s a tiny condo, but he didn’t want “tiny” apartment-sized furniture. 

The building and kitchen design are very Scandinavian and modern, so he decided to run with that theme as a base. It’s important to him to mix styles, so he added mid century modern, which he is a big fan of.

The small size helps encourage him not to buy things he doesn’t need, while being able to curate his space with nice things he really likes. He likes to call it “tiny luxury.”

This is by far the neatest thing- I’ve seen Murphy beds and sofas that convert to beds, but never one that does both. The bed folds up and there’s the sofa. But, the half white wall that he has art hanging on closes the mattress in. So clever.

His favorite “room” is the 135 sq. ft. rooftop deck.

Smaller living spaces have been praised for their conservation of space and affordability. While smaller living spaces such as tiny houses have been trendy for years now, micro-condos and micro-apartments are growing in popularity. Living spaces less than 500 square feet are now being offered in cities like London, Toronto, Sydney, and Manhattan. 

The attractiveness of these tiny spaces comes from individuals’ need to cut down on debt and to simplify their living spaces. These minimized spaces are very utilitarian in that no space goes unused. Tiny living spaces are not functional for living if they are not designed well with thought to every available space. Closets are made highly functional with shelves all the way to the ceiling, and chairs double as shelves or clothes hangers. 

My Micro NY is one specific project that is to open at the end of 2015. This 11-story building will hold units that go from 260 sq. feet for $2,000/month to 360 sq. feet for $3000/month. 

We know how important the kitchen is around Thanksgiving. It’s the space where you entertain friends and family, give thanks and of course, feast!

That’s why we designed a clever kitchen for your clever parties. Designed by tastemakers and space-savers, II BY IV, here are just some of our favourite features:

1. Combination island/dining table where you can host friends and cheers the night.

2. Retractable countertop can even be stashed away when you don’t need it.

3. Fully-integrated appliances, including a sweet dishwasher drawer.

4. All-in-one washer and dryer, so your clothes will be dry by the time you’re home from work