# Minimalist White-Washed Apartments FREAKS FreeArchitects Update a Condensed Home By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freearchitects References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/freaks-freearchitects-flat-in-geneva-switzerland-09-03-2014/) & [freaksfreearchitects](http://www.freaksfreearchitects.com/site.html) The firm FREAKS FreeArchitects recently tackled an update to a [small apartment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-ann) in Geneva, and managed to do a lot considering the [restricted space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon). The area, to put it bluntly, is tiny, so the team was challenged with making the space look much more open. For more specificity, the space is a total of 35 meters squared, so every little bit counts. The FREAKS FreeArchitects members decided to separate the home into two distinct areas: one space for the public activities and another for the private. The bed and resting area is set in a certain section, with another space for when the owner has people over. Moreover, the designers went with a white-washed look, which actually makes the space look larger. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/freaks-freearchitects-flat-in-geneva-switzerland-09-03-2014/), [freaksfreearchitects](http://www.freaksfreearchitects.com/site.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 59% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Design:** The trend of minimalist design can be applied to small spaces to maximize functionality and create the illusion of more space. - **Space Optimization:** As living spaces get smaller, there is a growing trend in designing homes that maximize each square meter to accommodate basic needs without sacrificing comfort. - **White-washed Look:** The white-washed look can be used to make small spaces appear brighter and larger, creating an illusion of a spacious living area. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can capitalize on the trend towards minimalist design and space optimization by creating functional yet stylish living spaces. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can leverage space optimization to create cost-effective housing units suitable for urban areas with limited spaces. - **Furniture:** Furniture makers can innovate and design pieces tailored to small living spaces while maintaining comfort and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.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) - [Light-Filled Alpine Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omarama-attic.md) - [Redesigned Curved Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-apartment.md) - [Compact Madrid Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio-1.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Vibrant Milanese Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milanese-apartment.md) - [Bright Urban Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-64.md)