#micro studio apt.

This micro apt. trend is getting out of control. Here’s a $680 mo. rental in Vancouver, Canada, advertised as a “micro studio.” It’s actually a bathroom with a bed.

The 160-square-foot (15 sq. meters) apt. posted an ad on Craigslist to the shock of many. The successful applicant would find himself in a space with, according to the listing, granite counters, storage space, a hot plate, a bed, a mini fridge, large window and new porcelain flooring. (Not to mention another porcelain feature – the toilet – which is in full view of the bed.)

The Craigslist ad read: ‘This unit is ideal for a single individual looking to live downtown at an affordable rate, and who does not need much space.’ Those who like to view the glass as half full, would also be happy to know that there is laundry in the building and street parking available.

According to a survey by commercial real estate firm CBRE, Vancouver is the 7th most expensive housing market globally, coming ahead of Los Angeles, Paris, and New York. So getting your hands on a pad that’s less than the city’s average of $900 with hot water and electricity included might look like a win. (A similar matchbox-sized space in London with a bed next to the kitchen was listed for rent at $1119 a month.)

Is that the mini fridge in the wall, on the left? This is even worse than that place in Newark I posted.

This is crazy- Gracie’s apartment in Boston is SMALL. It’s a converted brownstone, but her home is only a 100 sq. ft. room! Look at how narrow it is. Apparently, they call this a “micro studio.” Gracie is a climate organizer, interested in living more sustainably and refusing to accept the capitalist idea that you need more, more, more to be happy.

She got a counter-height table for the kitchen area. It's great because it adds much-needed counter space for cooking, has storage shelves, and is a dining table. It also divides the kitchen from the living area very nicely.

The centerpiece of the apartment is the mantel — she’s growing Pothos up the trellis that she bought and painted white. She also laced in some string lights that make for some cozy evening lighting. She must sleep on the sofa, b/c the place isn’t wide enough for a pull-out.

The gorgeous arched windows makes for a cute and cozy office nook. She works full-time from home, so this is her favorite space.

Originally the floors in the bathroom were ugly brown tiles, so she re-tiled it for thirty dollars by using stick-and-peel tiles from WallPOPs — very renter and budget friendly! She also installed some floating shelves, to add storage.