# Miniature Transforming Apartment Spaces This Living Space by Architect Elodie Gaschard is Cozy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-space References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/10/06/54106/transformer-style-storage-solutions-maximize-micro-apartment.html) & [atelier-miel](http://www.atelier-miel.com/) Urban homes and apartment spaces are getting smaller than ever to accommodate the rising population of urban locations, so this new [apartment design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sbc-apartment) is created to help offer an innovative solution. Just 484-square-feet in size, the apartment features a variety of [transforming features for storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cerceaux) and living that are inherently created to be as functional as possible. The apartment space is the design work of architect Elodie Gaschard of Atelier Miel and Michaël Martins Alfonso. It's situated in Bourdeau, France and is packed with all the essential components required for maintaining a modern lifestyle. The apartment is designed between two floors that are linked with a [puzzle-inspired staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apt-drawers) that is packed with numerous different cubby spaces for storage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Small Space Living:** Opportunities exist for furniture and home decor companies to develop innovative products that can transform small spaces into functional living areas. - **Transforming Furniture:** Companies can explore the development of a wide range of transforming furniture and design solutions that help maximize usable space in small homes and apartments. - **Modular Design:** The use of modular design can offer convenience and ease for those living in small apartments or homes, with moveable and versatile furniture allowing for flexible spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can explore developing innovative products to cater to the needs of small space living. - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can incorporate creative modular solutions to make small spaces more functional. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can explore modular design concepts to create more efficient small living spaces for urban populations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Thoughtful Micro Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-studio-apartment.md) - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Multifunctional Small Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-mescla.md) - [Compact Sewing Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nouvelle-danse.md) - [Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-studio.md) - [Compact Reimagined Paris Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergre-paris-ix.md)