So you think your apartment is small?
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Wow.. I feel claustrophobic by just looking at the pics. That is small.
Similar to some of those small Hong Kong apartments...as seen from above
AAAAANND we wonder why the suicide rate is so high in Japan.
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I have a mate with an apartment so small that if he has his bed folded out he can't open the refrigerator door. He doesn't care much, he just goes there to sleep, and since it is in the CBD, he has plenty of places to hang out.
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If you have some time, this is an interesting doco that got me thinking about how much we really need from a dwelling. Like many of us here, I have the first world problem of too much stuff. Right now I don't own a house, I rent a room, and then pay a couple of hundred dollars a month extra for a nearby storage unit where I keep the bulk of my belongings. Most of which I don't use, or need if I had to be honest.
One day I would like to be able to scale back to a point where I could live in a little place of my own, or a boat, or a cave...
The more time goes by, the more I think my own three bedroom house on a quarter acre block like our parents aspired to is an unrealistic goal.
One day I would like to be able to scale back to a point where I could live in a little place of my own, or a boat, or a cave...
The more time goes by, the more I think my own three bedroom house on a quarter acre block like our parents aspired to is an unrealistic goal.
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There is a difference between small and congested. If you have a small space it's important to upkeep it and maintain some order in it, or else it will look like one of those horrible Hong Kong apartments from the link above. Japanese, for example, are known for their affection for small spaces, but in most cases their homes look fine and tasteful. It's important to distinguish between the more important things in your space and less important things that you don't really need lying around. I have a small room too, but everyone that walks in notes the order and the minimalistic design. I would love to have a bigger room, but you can do just fine with a smaller one if you just know how to use the space intelligibly and with taste. If you will be messy and keep throwing things around randomly it will bound to look like a pig sty. A good lesson in keeping your small personal space in order can be had in the army, for example. Another environment that can teach you how to make things right is working on a ship.
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Agreed. Also, being able to "edit" you belongings, and prioritise what is important. Have one good item, rather than five substandard ones. It takes a bit of strength for a lot of us. My natural inclination is to collect things, and keep stuff "just in case". That will always get you into a clutter.
looks like stacked washing machines from the outside:
Hey girl, i can't afford a decent sized apartment. But i sure can afford a $2,000 desktop.
Hey girl, i can't afford a decent sized apartment. But i sure can afford a $2,000 desktop.
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That is indeed a small space by my standards. I think ArNav makes a good point. I've seen some pretty comfy bunkers in my day.
At least he has his priorities straight.
Reminds me of my college dorm room.
Hong Kong is a cramped place. Some more high rise apartment pictures here.
And if you have never seen the old Kowloon Walled City, you may find this photo writeup interesting. It was believed to be the most densely populated place ever.
And if you have never seen the old Kowloon Walled City, you may find this photo writeup interesting. It was believed to be the most densely populated place ever.
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That's amazing. What a place.
I think I would much rather a Japanese washing machine house.
wow. my bedroom is about 20x14. I could probably fit 3 of those in here 
If I had to make due with a small space I could make it happen. Where would I shave though? :/
I was wondering if the bathrooms are communal in such a complex.
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