# Sleekly Snug Apartments Take Tips Designing Small Apartments from This Humble Abode By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designing-small-apartments References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2014/01/28/decorating-twists-shaping-highly-creative-small-apartment-taiwan/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.576718152398990.1073741835.188864887850987&type=1) The issue of space has become such a hassle in big cities that it’s led to the even bigger issue of designing small apartments in a way to make them comfortably livable. However, this is an issue that can be dealt with, and it can be done creatively. Just take tips from this awesome little pad. Design firm Z-AXIS DESIGN are known for designing small apartments, and this little gem in [Taichung, Taiwan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-apartment) is proof of that. Pulling out all the stops by using decorating tidbits to make the space more interesting, Z-AXIS DESIGN use textures to give more depth and simple lines to reduce visual hindrance. Featuring all white walls, glossy finishes, modern wooden floors and colorful furniture and accessories, this apartment has an original and contemporary identity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Small Space Design:** Designing small apartments creatively to maximize livability in cities. - **Texture and Depth:** Utilizing textures to add depth and visual interest in small spaces. - **Contemporary Minimalism:** Creating an original and contemporary identity with simple lines and modern finishes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to specialize in small space design. - **Furniture and Accessories:** Creating innovative furniture and accessories that are functional and stylish for small apartments. - **Home Renovation:** Offering apartment owners renovation services to optimize small spaces for livability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-studio.md) - [Japanese Inn-Inspired Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-tarta-piccola.md) - [Compact Living Bright Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-ann.md) - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [Ultra-Slick Modern Apartment Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-apartment-interior.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) - [Multifunctional Small Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-mescla.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md)