# Functionally Compact Living Arrangements Graham Hill Shows How Living with Less is Easy-to-Do By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-with-less References: [slyoyster](http://slyoyster.com/cheap-thrills/2013/living-with-less) & [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/interior-design/living-less-more-treehugger-archives.html) Taking us on a tour of his [small, yet surprisingly spacious 420-square-foot apartment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-ann), Graham Hill explains how living with less can make you more happy. A miniscule living space can become as high-functioning as a mansion with the use of smart modifications and [multi-purpose furniture designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture). Storage is a big issue in a small space and Graham Hill took that into consideration with floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall cabinets with a seamless design, as well as [fold-away furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songmics-home-toolless-collection) that allows for larger spaces in smaller rooms. A whole wall shifts to the side to reveal a guest room with two pull-out beds, a sound-proof washroom doubles as a private room and an expandable table seats 10 people comfortably. Use these tips to make the most of your space when living with less. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Small Living Spaces:** Designing multi-purpose furniture and smart modifications in small living spaces presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation. - **Compact Home Design:** Creating highly functional compact living spaces is a trend that demands disruption in the home decor industry. - **Minimalist Lifestyle:** The trend towards minimalism presents innovations in creating high-functioning yet minimal living arrangements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design:** The furniture industry can innovate on multi-functional furniture designs to optimize small living spaces. - **Real Estate:** Innovative real estate developers can disrupt the industry by building compact homes that optimize living space. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can innovate on small space storage solutions and compact home design to cater to the trend of minimalist lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Storage-Centric Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clutterfree-living.md) - [Thoughtful Micro Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-studio-apartment.md) - [Reimagined Slim Living Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-fit.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Inversion Living Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-getaway.md) - [Built-In Furniture Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestron-legend-two.md)