The Space Between: A Microhome in Tokyo

From: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com

Rent To Own: Amazing and Livable!

When writer Etgar Keret built his 4-foot-wide home in Poland, we debated the practicality of living in such a tight space. He's not the only one willing to try it — Japanese firm ondesign just built their own version of a skinny home in Tokyo. The results are airier and sunnier than you might expect…

The home's interior belies its narrow footprint — elegant glass walls, wood staircases, and clever architectural details combine to create an almost delicate-looking space. Designed by Osamu Nishida and Naoko Mangyoku, the house fits into a 300-square-foot bit of land in the Bunkyo-Ku ward of Tokyo. From the street, it looks a little bit modern and a little bit like an art project. What do you think? Could this be a new way to live? Would you be willing to try it?

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Multipurpose And Convertible Furniture

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Rent To Own: These are clever furniture ideas that combines functionas in small homes!

When living in a small space, it's helpful to make every piece of furniture pull double duty.

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•  Resource Furniture's Goliath Table converts from a 17" deep console to and a 115" long dining table when you need it.

Make your own living succulent art

from: http://www.sunset.com

Rent To Own: How about bringing some greenery into your cozy homes? Potted plants may take up space but this wall art is not only uniquely beautiful, it is also a thriving, space saving, vertical garden!

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Plant a living picture

Instead of framing a picture, why not a whole garden? Here, cuttings of assorted succulents knit together to create colorful, textural living tapestries.

Clever Living Room Storage Ideas

from: http://www.channel4.com

Rent To Own: One can never have enough storage space. Here are some tips for maximizing your living room spaces.

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If you're really struggling for storage space, look for less obvious areas that may require some effort to convert them into useful space. Here, an understairs space has become a handy home media centre.