# Thoughtful Micro Studio Apartments The 'Doméstico' Mini Studio Apartment is Functional and Compact By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-studio-apartment References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/04/21/domestico-is-a-compact-and-tiny-living-space-that-promises-more-function-and-storage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=domestico-is-a-compact-and-tiny-living-space-that-promises-more-function-and-storage) & [juanalbertoandrade.ec](https://juanalbertoandrade.ec/)  The 'Doméstico' mini studio apartment has been designed by Juan Alberto Andrade and María José Vascone as a functional space that highlights impressive functionality. Situated in Quito, Ecuador the studio is in the Qorner building and is a mere [296-square-feet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house) which makes it truly one of the smallest spaces possible. The unit features a [built-in furniture system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florin-court-flat) that combines the bed, closet, pantry, breakfast bar, laundry area and more into one unified solution. The 'Doméstico' mini studio apartment makes use of the vertical space that's accessible thanks to a ladder and rail across the entirety. This helps to keep clutter to a minimum by hiding it up and out of the way, while still keeping it within reach. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## 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 - **Micro-living:** The growing demand for affordable and efficient living spaces in urban areas creates opportunities for innovative architectural designs focused on compact living. - **Multifunctional Furniture:** The need to maximize space in small apartments drives the development of versatile furniture systems that combine various functionalities. - **Vertical Space Utilization:** Taking advantage of vertical space provides innovative solutions for improving the efficiency of small living environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tiny House Industry:** The rise of micro-living promotes growth in the tiny house industry for cost-effective and space-efficient housing solutions. - **Modular Furniture Manufacturing:** The trend of multifunctional furniture systems creates a demand for flexible designs in the furniture manufacturing sector. - **Urban Planning and Development:** The shift toward compact living necessitates rethinking the approach in urban planning and design, incorporating micro-housing into future cityscapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Small Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-mescla.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Compact Sewing Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nouvelle-danse.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Space-Conscious Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minuet.md) - [Nature-Surrounded Miniature Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mini.md) - [Compact Living Bright Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-ann.md)