A small-space interior
decision guide
written by an architect
A small-space interior
decision guide
An architect’s guide to making smart decisions in a small home.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms reward careful material choices and clear spatial logic more than any other room. From tile combinations that make a tight space feel cohesive to layout decisions that hold up over years of daily use, this section covers the practical side of designing a bathroom that is both functional and calm.
Living Room
The living room in a small apartment carries a lot of weight. It is often a workspace, a reading corner, a dining area, and a place to rest, all at once. We will explore how to plan a layout that makes sense of that overlap, and how to choose furniture and light that make the space feel considered rather than compromised.
Kitchen
A compact kitchen asks you to be thoughtful about what you keep, where you keep it, and how the space flows when you actually use it. We will look at storage approaches, layout principles, and the small decisions that make the difference between a kitchen that works and one that quietly exhausts you.
Bedroom
A small bedroom works best when every decision is deliberate — from how the bed sits in the room to where the light falls in the morning. Here you will find practical guidance on layouts, storage, and the quieter design choices that help a bedroom feel like a genuine retreat, even when the square meters are limited.
Reno Diary
This is the renovation diary of my small studio apartment — a behind-the-scenes journey of transforming a small space through architecture and creativity. Here, I share honest stories of challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned along the way. I hope these help you navigate your own projects with confidence and vision.