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30 Modern Compact Living Spaces

From Angled Compact Abodes to Inflatable Micro Homes

— June 3, 2013 — Art & Design
It would be nice to have a big open concept home, but these stylish compact living spaces offer an affordable alternative. The more space someone takes up, the more it costs. Rent and mortgage expenses can get pretty high, so why not opt out for a sleek, compact abode instead?

What these cramped spaces lack in room they make up for in sleek storage ideas. The milk carton abode for example features an upstairs bedroom, a living room, kitchen, bathroom and a backyard patio. However, this home is extremely narrow.The chic concrete abode also offers all of the comforts of a large open concept house, minus the space. These stunning compact abodes are so perfectly arranged and modern looking that the lack of space doesn't seem like an issue.

If all you need is a sleek space to eat, sleep and relax in, why not check out these humble compact abodes?
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Cloud-Inspired Dwellings
Cloud-Inspired Dwellings
This Clever Cloud Cabin Offers a Unique Sleeping Experience
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Asymmetric Abodes
Asymmetric Abodes
This Victorian Row Home is Literally Half a House
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Miniature Woodland Housing
Miniature Woodland Housing
Daniel Barreto Designs Forest Dioramas Fit for Nymphs and Elves
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Exaggerated Confined Spaces
Exaggerated Confined Spaces
The Narrow House Installation Reflects Upon Modern Living
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Extremely Confined Abode Portraits
Extremely Confined Abode Portraits
These Cramped Apartments Were Taken to Expose a Housing Crisis
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Angled Compact Abodes
Angled Compact Abodes
The House in Keyaki by SNARK and OUVI Boasts an Unexpected Interior
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Modernized Barn Abodes
Modernized Barn Abodes
The Stables by Andy Ramus Houses Humans Not Horses
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Sustainably Compact Beach Houses
Sustainably Compact Beach Houses
The Solar Powered Home by Tjep is Ecologically Responsible
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Minimalist Box-Shaped Abodes
Minimalist Box-Shaped Abodes
The Maruma House by Fernanda Canales is Open and Private
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Remote Minimalism Architecture
Remote Minimalism Architecture
The Galerie Ephemere Embraces a Concept of Simplicity
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Miniscule Model Apartments
Miniscule Model Apartments
Ikea's 391 Square Foot Brooklyn Display Compresses Decor
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Drastically Narrow Dwellings (UPDATE)
Drastically Narrow Dwellings (UPDATE)
The Keret House by Jakub Szczesny Occupies a Sliver of Space
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Magnified Postmodern Dollhouses
Magnified Postmodern Dollhouses
Haus E17 Charms with Abstractness, Simplicity and Iconic Quality
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Contemporary Cubic Living Quarters
Contemporary Cubic Living Quarters
Loft Cube by Fabio Fantolino Combines Everything in One Space
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Minimalist Fortress-Like Farmsteads
Minimalist Fortress-Like Farmsteads
The Tom Ford Ranch by Tadao Ando is Domineeringly Beautiful
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Compact Milk Carton Abodes
Compact Milk Carton Abodes
The House in Hiyoshi Makes the Most of a Small Space
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Woodsy Cabin Dwellings
Woodsy Cabin Dwellings
The Lochmara Lodge Combines Elements of Comfort with Nature
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8-Bit Style Compact Dwellings
8-Bit Style Compact Dwellings
The Micro House is a Compact Home That is Totally Functional
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Serene Pond Abodes
Serene Pond Abodes
This Forest Pond House Accommodates Meditative Family Getaways
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Contemporary Shed Dwellings
Contemporary Shed Dwellings
House VMVK Looks Modest from One Approach, Yet Quite Mod on the Inside
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Custom Underground Hobbit Dwellings
Custom Underground Hobbit Dwellings
The Custom Hobbit Home is a Fantasy Lover's Dream
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Compartmentalized Aluminum Abodes
Compartmentalized Aluminum Abodes
These Compact Japanese Apartments are Fine Minimalist Living
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Inflatable Micro Homes
Inflatable Micro Homes
The 4x4 Foot Life Cube is a Bite-Sized Living Space
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Contemporary Shingle-Clad Cabins
Contemporary Shingle-Clad Cabins
This Eco-Resort is Disguised in Roofing to Sink into its Setting
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Resourceful Corrugated Cabins
Resourceful Corrugated Cabins
Shelter/Pavilion is an Efficient Emergency Abode of Material Scraps
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Narrow Compact Abodes
Narrow Compact Abodes
Shaft House by Atelier rzlbd Makes the Most of a Small-Scaled Space
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Chic Concrete Abodes
Chic Concrete Abodes
The Chair House by Igor Sirotov is Stark and Modern
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Two-Meter-Wide Dwellings
Two-Meter-Wide Dwellings
The Slim House Extension Enhances a Narrow Interior with Natural Light
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Cozy Eco-Friendly Abodes
Cozy Eco-Friendly Abodes
The Soleta ZeroEnergy One by FITS Focuses on Sustainability in Design
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Compact Portable Houses
Compact Portable Houses
The Port-a-Bach Container Home Provides Freedom of Movement
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