Joel Beath

This author is a dedicated writer and passionate advocate for sustainable living and innovative apartment architecture and interior design. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to reducing our environmental footprint, their contributions to our website provide valuable insights into creating beautiful, eco-friendly living spaces.

Joel Beath

This author is a dedicated writer and passionate advocate for sustainable living and innovative apartment architecture and interior design. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to reducing our environmental footprint, their contributions to our website provide valuable insights into creating beautiful, eco-friendly living spaces.

Small Spaces in the City, an interview with Clare Farrow

Small Spaces in the City, an interview with Clare Farrow

"Small Spaces in the City," the latest exhibition by independent curator and writer Clare Farrow (founder of Clare Farrow Studio) at Roca London Gallery, is not just a display; it's a profound commentary on modern urban living.

Small Spaces in the City, an interview with Clare Farrow

Small Spaces in the City, an interview with Clare Farrow

Small Spaces in the City, an exhibition by curator and writer Clare Farrow, is not just a display but a profound commentary on modern living.

House for Cosimo Piovasco, Madrid

House for Cosimo Piovasco, Madrid

Architect Mariana de Delás’s 44sqm/474sqft enchanting and innovative space is one of the tiniest yet most captivating in Madrid.

Caringal Flats, Melbourne

Caringal Flats, Melbourne

In the leafy suburb of Toorak stands a one-of-a-kind heritage listed building that has undergone a remarkable transformation.

NTS Travel – Buenos Aires

NTS Travel – Buenos Aires

Nestled in the vibrant Saavedra neighbourhood, Nahuel and Florencia have developed a deep appreciation for their surroundings.

Fourvière Apartment, Lyon

Fourvière Apartment, Lyon

Fourvière Apartment stands as a testament to the post-war reconstruction program of 1959, designed by Maxime Hurdequint and Mary Bravard.

Flexible Ryokan Inspired Condo, Bangkok

Flexible Ryokan Inspired Condo, Bangkok

Inspired by the calming ambiance of Japanese Ryokans, Mae incorporates Japanese elements in this 33sqm/355sqft Bangkok apartment.

House in Heguri, Kyoto

House in Heguri, Kyoto

This single-story 45sqm/484sqft house in Heguri, Nara is a testament to the belief that simplicity and nature can harmoniously coexist.

Martin Place Residence, Singapore

Martin Place Residence, Singapore

Situated in Singapore's Orchard River Valley District, a 55sqm/592sqft one-bedroom apartment has undergone a remarkable transformation.

Maximalist mini loft, Paris

Maximalist mini loft, Paris

A two-story Parisian industrial building serves as a canvas for Zyva Studio's architect, Anthony Authié, and his family.

Digital Guide Questions for Colin

Digital Guide Questions for Colin

In launching our Essential Guide to Your Living Room, Never Too Small has collated the best design tips from over 120 projects, architects and designers from all over the globe.

Apartment 33, Amsterdam

Apartment 33, Amsterdam

Designed by Hum Studio & Gallery, this 33sqm/355sqft apartment in Amsterdam is a great example of adaptive reuse done well.

Marvila Attic, Lisbon

Marvila Attic, Lisbon

The team at KEMA Studio took on the challenge of revamping a small apartment in one of the district's oldest 20th-centrury buildings.

Billinghurst, Buenos Aires

Billinghurst, Buenos Aires

A young couple's goal for a recent project in Buenos Aires was to experiment with an apartment that would reflect their personalities.

Catalin Apartment, Buenos Aires

Catalin Apartment, Buenos Aires

Architect Jesús Huarte was tasked with renovating a 30sqm/323sqft Buenos Aires apartment for a sensory artist using smells to create art.

LC21, Hong Kong

LC21, Hong Kong

This 48sqm/516.67sqft apartment is located in the very densely populated area of Hong Kong, Kowloon and features a diamond-shaped layout.

Project 26, Singapore

Project 26, Singapore

Interior designers Resistance were challenged when designing a 47sqm/505sqft apartment that was both utilitarian and aesthetic.

Avida Sola, Manila

Avida Sola, Manila

Interior designer Mara Manalo was able to turn a small 35sqm/377sqft blank canvas in Quezon City into a cosy, well-designed home.

6 Tsubo House, Tokyo

6 Tsubo House, Tokyo

The 6 Tsubo House is an exceptional dwelling showcasing how creative design can make the smallest living spaces feel extremely spacious.

Park Street Brunswick, Melbourne

Park Street Brunswick, Melbourne

Located in Brunswick, Melbourne, this 42sqm/452sqft apartment reflects postwar architectural elements, such as mosaic tiles and terrazzo.

Enrico Cavaglià, Saavedra

Enrico Cavaglià, Saavedra

Located in the quiet suburb of Saavedra in Buenos Aires, this 28 sqm apartment is rented by Enrico Cavaglia of @ir.arquitectura, (previously featured by Never Too Small for his El Camarin conversion).

Enrico Cavaglià, Buenos Aires

Enrico Cavaglià, Buenos Aires

Located in the quiet suburb of Saavedra in Buenos Aires, this 28sqm/301sqft apartment is rented by Italian architect Enrico Cavaglia.

Stella The Stargazer, Victoria

Stella The Stargazer, Victoria

This tiny, sustainable home reveals itself as a complex and enigmatic structure, reframing what luxury truly means when living off-grid.

the house for two, Tokyo

the house for two, Tokyo

Located just five minutes from central Tokyo, this 46sqm/495sqft apartment is one of seven built in 1979, designed by architect Kumiko Ouchi.

Tangerine Living, Taipei

Tangerine Living, Taipei

Nestled in the heart of bustling Taipei City, Jungle Loft is a apartment that has been transformed from a small neglected rental, to a beautiful home for the couple that rent it.

La Suite Dolce Vita, Paris

La Suite Dolce Vita, Paris

Ophélie Doria & Edouard Roullé-Mafféïs of Space Factory, a Parisian creative studio, created the 29sqm/312sqft La Suite Dolce Vita.

Projekt Własny, Poznań

Projekt Własny, Poznań

Architect and owner Alicja decided to use only natural and organic materials to decorate her new cosy apartment in Poznań.

Love House, Yokohama

Love House, Yokohama

A house in the quiet coastal Kanagawa prefecture was designed to feel like living outside, built by associate professor Takeshi Hosaka.

Imani Keal, Washington DC

Imani Keal, Washington DC

Imani Keal is a home & lifestyle creator based in Washington D.C., a thrifter, a dog owner, a lover of gin cocktails, and a proud renter.

beâCHâlet, Sydney

beâCHâlet, Sydney

Drawing inspiration from Japanese and Scandinavian architecture and interiors, designer Matt Reynolds created a sleek, functional space.

Nestled in the heart of Hong Kong's bustling Whampoa Garden in Kowloon City, lies a 50sqm/538sqft diamond-shaped apartment.

Lwowska, Krakow

Lwowska, Krakow

The passion and attention to detail that the architects have applied to this home is an affirmation of the future ambitions of Krakow.

Casa Gialla, Madrid

Casa Gialla, Madrid

Gonzalo Pardo and the team at gon architects were tasked with redesigning a small one bedroom apartment in one of the busiest squares in Madrid.

Flagpole House, Tokyo

Flagpole House, Tokyo

Meguro Ward, Tokyo is home to a 50sqm/538sqft unique and compact residence designed by architect Motoki Yasuhara.

Flagpole in Nakameguro, Tokyo

Flagpole in Nakameguro, Tokyo

Meguro Ward, Tokyo is home to a 50sqm/538sqft unique and compact residence designed by architect Motoki Yasuhara.

Scheeps, Amsterdam

Scheeps, Amsterdam

This bright 45sqm/484sqft loft situated directly on the waterfront is home to designer Koen Fraijaman, his girlfriend and their cat.

HIGE and ME, Tokyo

HIGE and ME, Tokyo

Our first episode of NTS Renters takes us to a 58sqm/624sqft plant-filled space just south of Tokyo, home to renters Hige and Watsahi.

Sola House, Madrid

Sola House, Madrid

The 33sqm/355sqft Sola House was influenced by the vivid hues and glitzy works of renowned Spanish film director Pedro Almodóvar.

Studio 98, Antwerp

Studio 98, Antwerp

In the centre of Antwerp, the 51sqm/548sqft studio is home to interior architect Carolien Potter who did most of the renovation work herself.

EG112 Simple Dwelling, Barcelona

EG112 Simple Dwelling, Barcelona

Inspired by mid-century design, architect and furniture dealer Jacobo Valentí transformed this 34sqm/366sqft attic apartment in Barcelona.

Studio H, Warsaw

Studio H, Warsaw

Set in a post war apartment block on one of the oldest streets of Warsaw, the bright and cozy Studio H was originally only one small open room and bathroom, with no real space for a kitchen.

Casa Cubo, Buenos Aires

Casa Cubo, Buenos Aires

Nestled tightly between a number of larger blocks in inner city Buenos Aires and measuring exactly 7m x 7m x 7m, the aptly named Casa Cubo (cube house) is home to owner/architects Matias Michatek and Torunn Vaksvik Skarstad of Arqs.

Set in a quiet neighbourhood in Osaka, the newly built three-storey F-House is a compact, timber home for a family of four.

Pepper Tree Passive House, Wollongong

Pepper Tree Passive House, Wollongong

Designed around a 60-year-old pepper tree, the aptly named Pepper Tree Passive House makes use of salvaged and waste materials throughout.

Taipei Compact Apartment

Taipei Compact Apartment

Set in one of the oldest urban areas of Taipei city and inspired its traditional colours, the team at Republic Design have created a warm and elegant space using tones of earthy reds, grays, and light oak wood.

Taipei's Compact Apartment Conversion, Taipei

Taipei's Compact Apartment Conversion, Taipei

Set in one of the oldest urban areas of Taipei, the team at Republic Design have created a warm space inspired by traditional colours.

Apartment with a Shoji, Paris

Apartment with a Shoji, Paris

Inspired by her love of books and her time in Japan, architect and engineer Marlice Alfera redesigned her 19th-century 25sqm/269sqft place.

Seoul Seocho Studio, Seoul

Seoul Seocho Studio, Seoul

Located in the bustling Seo-cho district of Seoul, the aptly named 45sqm/484sqft apartment was meticulously transformed by designer Pil Jung.

Untouched since its construction in the 1950s, Luini, a once poorly organised small apartment located in central Turin in Northern Italy has been redesigned from the ground up by architect and owner Davide Minervini turning it into a colourful and practical home 39sqm.

Mark II, Sydney

Mark II, Sydney

Designer Nicholas Gurney concealed all the functional requirements of this 27sqm/291sqft studio into a single custom joinery unit.

Michelet, Paris

Michelet, Paris

Located on the outskirts of Paris, this 50sqm/538sqft apartment is home to a family of five, an elegant mix of open living and private areas.

Love2 House, Tokyo

Love2 House, Tokyo

Set on a plot of land in central Tokyo, the uniquely shaped 31sqm/334sqft Love2 House belongs to architect Takeshi Hosaka and his wife.

Monolocale EFFE, Mantua

Monolocale EFFE, Mantua

This 36sqm/387sqft apartment is located in a 15th-century building, in the city centre of Mantua, a UNESCO Patrimonial Site.

From Spain to Berlin

From Spain to Berlin

An interview with the accomplished Architect Paola Bagna.

Flat Eleven, Florence

Flat Eleven, Florence

The 50sqm/538sqft Flat Eleven was originally part of a larger home belonging to the parents of owner/architect Claudio Pierattelli.

Home in Akatsutsumi, Tokyo

Home in Akatsutsumi, Tokyo

Located just five minutes from central Tokyo, this 46sqm/495sqft apartment is one of seven in the block built in 1979.

Micro Apartment Friedrichshain, Berlin

Micro Apartment Friedrichshain, Berlin

This 36sqm/388sqft home is in the trendy Berlin neighbourhood of Friedrichshain, designed by architect Paola Bagna.

Gradient Space, Singapore

Gradient Space, Singapore

The most prominent new piece in this 43sqm/463sqft studio is a single-sloped gradient containing a bed, a sofa, and a working/ dining table.

Walkerville Retreat, Victoria

Walkerville Retreat, Victoria

Located in 2.5 hours southeast of Melbourne, architect Imogen Puller designed an adaptable 30sqm/323sqft beach shack.

Alex, Singapore

Alex, Singapore

Trust is what William Chan of design firm Spacedge had when given an open brief by his client to create a home in the 47sqm/506sqft apartment.

Bayside, Sydney

Bayside, Sydney

Nicholas Gurney and his clients wanted to create something open, light and airy from this 26sqm/280sqft apartment whilst retaining a mid-century sensibility.

Appartement Haut Marais, Paris

Appartement Haut Marais, Paris

Located on the second floor of a 14th-century historic mansion, the 50sqm/538sqft apartment is home to architect Thomas Fournier.

Amsterdam Tiny Loft

Amsterdam Tiny Loft

Located inside a former public housing block in the quiet but central neighborhood of Spaarndammer in Amsterdam, Tiny Loft is home to owner/architects Peter Canisius and Eline Degenaar of Studio Canisius Degenaar.

Tiny Loft, Amsterdam

Tiny Loft, Amsterdam

Located inside a former public housing block in Amsterdam, Tiny Loft is home to owner/architects Peter Canisius and Eline Degenaar.

Set on the top floor of a 34-year-old low-rise Singaporean public housing block, Project #13 by STUDIO WILLS + Architects is a creative reinterpretation of an original shophouse, splitting the unit down the middle instead of keeping the office at street level and the home above.

Project #13, Singapore

Project #13, Singapore

This 60sqm/645sqft space is a creative reinterpretation of an original shophouse, splitting the unit down the middle into office and home.

The Ryokan, Sydney

The Ryokan, Sydney

This unique 52sqm/560sqft space is located in the heart of Manly, with an indoor-outdoor feel inspired by meditative Japanese teahouses.

Scandi Style Small Apartment

Scandi Style Small Apartment

Unchanged since it was first built in the ’70s, Aiginitou Street apartment, located in the popular east Athens suburb of Ilisia, was completely remodeled by Do Designers into a practical, inviting, and contemporary home, with lots of storage space, custom-built furniture, and a cozy Scandinavian feel.

Waterloo Street, Singapore

Waterloo Street, Singapore

This once dark and segmented apartment has been transformed by a multi-disciplinary design studio into a 59sqm/635sqft flexible space.

Paris Duplex Extension, Paris

Paris Duplex Extension, Paris

Located near Paris’ Porte D’Ivry, architect Olivier Menard wanted additional space for his growing family without needing to relocate.

Little Black Cabin, Blue Mountains

Little Black Cabin, Blue Mountains

It was love at first sight for architect Stewart Smith when he saw this late 1800s workers' cottage in the Blue Mountains of NSW.

Ilioupoli Apartment, Athens

Ilioupoli Apartment, Athens

Point Supreme Architects were tasked with converting a cold basement storage space into a functional 55sqm/592sqft studio apartment.

Shaker Style Compact Apartment

Shaker Style Compact Apartment

Taking inspiration from the 18th Century Shaker movement's belief in maintaining tidiness in their spaces, Raimana Jones of Atelier Jones Design created the aptly named Tidy Space using intuitive, meticulously crafted built-in furniture.

Tidy Space, Auckland

Tidy Space, Auckland

Taking inspiration from the 18th-century Shaker movement, Atelier Jones Design created the aptly named 27sqm/291sqft space.

House in Newtown, Sydney

House in Newtown, Sydney

This 1930s workers' cottage was reimagined by architect Dean Williams, maintaining its heritage charm while expanding the home.

13m2 Apartment, London

13m2 Apartment, London

Nina Tolstrup and Jack Mama, of Studiomama, discovered this unique 13sqm space as part of some projects exploring small footprint living.

Looking for a new home for them and their baby, architects Ophélie and Edouard found a 54sqm/581sqft mid-century home in the centre of Paris.

PinkYellow, Kyiv

PinkYellow, Kyiv

This episode was filmed 12 days before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to bring further attention and support for the people of Ukraine.

Villa Montserrat, Barcelona

Villa Montserrat, Barcelona

Diana Martin and Max Enrich are the designers and residents of this 45sqm/484sqft apartment located in Nena Casas.

Pretty in Pink, Athens

Pretty in Pink, Athens

In the oldest neighbourhood in Athens, architectural firm MoY Studio have created a splendid 50sqm/538sqft home resplendent in pink.

Camden Loft, London

Camden Loft, London

Designed by Craft Design, the 54sqm/581sqft Camden Loft is one of three flats subdivided from the original terraced 1840s built home.

Asprolithos Villas, Kythnos

Asprolithos Villas, Kythnos

With a breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea, the 40sqm/430sqft villa was designed to reflect the aesthetic of traditional Greek design.

Upper West Side Studio, New York

Upper West Side Studio, New York

Formerly a hotel built in the early 1900s, this 33sqm/350sqft studio has been transformed into a bright and stylish contemporary home.

Never Too Small Studio Tour

Never Too Small Studio Tour

Introducing our very own small space, our studio.

Kolonaki, Athens

Kolonaki, Athens

Located in the downtown Athenian Quarter of Kolonaki, the 48sqm/517sqft apartment has 70s-style elements incorporated by Cluster Architects.

Smart Zendo, Hong Kong

Smart Zendo, Hong Kong

Situated along the coast of Hong Kong, this previously chaotic 45sqm/484sqft apartment was designed to bring zen into a small home.

Shoji Apartment, London

Shoji Apartment, London

The 29sqm/318sqft Shoji Apartment brings its boho-Japanese brief to life with a simple structure, clean lines and flexible design.

Villa Saint-Michel, Paris

Villa Saint-Michel, Paris

Once an uninhabited and dirty attic, the 50sqm/538sqft Villa Saint-Michel was transformed into a bright, compact, and fluid space.

Quintana 4598, Buenos Aires

Quintana 4598, Buenos Aires

The leafy streets of Saavedra are among the most desirable in Buenos Aires, access to parks, recreational areas and sporting facilities means the price of a square metre is close to the highest in the Argentinian capital.

Located on the 5th floor of a Parisian revolution-era building, 7 MCH sits in a business district by day, and a cultural hub by night.

Candy Cube, Hong Kong

Candy Cube, Hong Kong

Surrounded by mountains in Tai Hang, Hong Kong, the 59sqm/635sqft Candy Cube residence is a warm, cozy, and futuristic space.

Jourdain, Paris

Jourdain, Paris

In search of an affordable home in Paris, architect Matthieu Torres and his partner picked out a small, dark 31sqm/334sqft space.

Studio Seguí, Buenos Aires

Studio Seguí, Buenos Aires

Located in a picturesque 1940s building in Buenos Aires, this spacious mezzanine apartment was previously a small and dark office space.

Lycabettus Hill Studio, Greece

Lycabettus Hill Studio, Greece

This once dark and congested storage space was gutted and transformed into a bright, comfortable, and fully equipped studio apartment.

Milkman's Cottage, Hobart

Milkman's Cottage, Hobart

Host Matt Cooper’s heritage-listed cottage was transformed from a dark and cramped space into a bright, airy and surprisingly spacious one.

El Camarin, Buenos Aires

El Camarin, Buenos Aires

Centrally located in Buenos Aires, the 25sqm/269sqft apartment occupies a triangular space in a 1950s building previously left empty.

122 Roseneath Street, Melbourne

122 Roseneath Street, Melbourne

With a focus on sustainability and fostering a strong sense of community, this apartment is a project designed around flexible, shared spaces.

The Pod, Tasmania

The Pod, Tasmania

Inspired by the Tasmanian landscape and her Danish heritage, host Alice Hansen created a tiny home that features local materials and products.

The Brook, Victoria

The Brook, Victoria

Designed to feel like a New York style apartment, The Brook is a fully off-grid, small house that uses recycled and restored materials.

Il Cubotto, Bergamo

Il Cubotto, Bergamo

Architect Caterina Pilar Palumbo inventively redesigned her 19th-century Italian apartment into a multifunctional home and office.

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