Micro-lofts: Could you live in 226 square feet?
Would you live in a pint-sized apartment just to live in an ideal location? As a follow-up to our ‘Live in a Shoebox’ blog, we found a story about a man living in a 226 sq. ft. apartment in the heart of Vancouver’s downtown core. An apartment for $800 a month seems like a steal in this area, but could you make a comfortable nest in this little space?
‘Micro-lofts’ are being hailed as a solution to Vancouver’s housing problem, enabling the city to offer a greater variety of choices to homebuyers and renters. More of these buildings are anticipated to pop up in the city, and spread elsewhere in BC.
Particularly popular among younger residents, these tiny spaces warrant a different type of attitude towards living. The majority of those who occupy these apartments enjoy what the city has to offer as a living space, not just the confines of their homes. In other words, homebodies and hermits need not apply. Residents would likely also need to prioritize the space, requiring discipline when furnishing and decorating the home. As much as it can be exciting to bring home beautiful pieces of art or gadgets to spruce up a space, in less than 300 sq. feet, less is more. We can see a micro-loft potentially becoming claustrophobic at times, but when you live most of your life out of the house, who needs all that space anyway?
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