When architect Ruchanan Patarapanich set out to redesign this 54sqm/581sqft Bangkok apartment, for his longtime friend Promchan Chanratanapreeda, the goal wasn’t just to make it feel bigger—it was to make it feel like home. Located in the relaxed, lively Ari neighbourhood in Bangkok, the former o...

When architect Ed Lippmann’s son Mitch—a chef—asked him to redesign his compact 50sqm/538sqft Sydney apartment, he added one condition: make it good enough for Never Too Small. The result is a warm, light-filled home shaped by smart design and timber tones. Located in a former warehouse with soar...

Interior architect Laura Libenson reimagines a historic 56sqm/603sqft Buenos Aires home around its green heart – a leafy, light-filled patio that anchors family life and sets the tone for slower routines, shared meals, and moments of connection.

Interior architect Katanyoo Angwatanapanich transforms a 32sqm/344sqft Bangkok condo into a personal retreat – balancing bold palettes, natural materials, and thoughtful storage to reflect the layered life of its gemologist owner.

In a quiet neighborhood of Brooklyn, two interior designers transformed their apartment into a nature-infused retreat. Layered textures and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection redefine the space – proving that even rentals can feel personal and refined.

With the clever and custom addition of some continuous birchwood joinery, architect François Le Pivain transformed his sister’s once outdated Parisian apartment into an open, bright, and cosy home – with plenty of storage to boot.

Step inside – or is it outside? – Cabin ANNA. With completely retractable walls on either side, this incredible, modular design by Caspar Schols takes reconnecting to nature to a whole new level.

How can 28sqm/301sqft feel like more? The answer lies in the concept of the Teilhaus, a small-footprint home designed for flexibility and connected living. Nightingale Preston proves that good design and a strong community focus can go hand in hand.

"Full of life but very relaxed" is how Cristina Poelk describes the neighborhood of Mariatorget on the island of Södermalm in Stockholm. The same can be said for her bright and cosy 53sqm/570sqft apartment located there.

For StudioMadera co-founders Eileen Ng and Jorge Núñez, creating spaces that “flow effortlessly” was a guiding aim for their recent redesign of a 38sqm/409sqft Madrid home. They found inspiration in Japanese shoji to help bring it all to life.

When interior stylist and freelance magazine editor Julia Stevens first came across her small studio apartment in New York’s Gramercy Park, she only saw potential, turning the no-frills, 21sqm/235sqft unit into her very own cool-blue sanctuary.

Interior designers Sarah Chayeb and Pauline Paradis imagined “a quiet place, surrounded by books” for the 25sqm/269sqft home of their client and his son. With small, thoughtful changes, the design turned this cosy Parisian apartment into a playful and stylish home.

For Paris-based architects Nikhil Calas and Federico Diodato of faire, carpentry is king. They transformed an empty 49-square-metre apartment into a home ready to entertain family and friends through three key pieces of bespoke furniture.

Located at the top of a Haussmannian building on the prestigious Avenue de New York in Paris, this 13sqm/139sqft chambre de bonne has been transformed into a fully functional, light-filled studio by designers Pauline Paradis and Sarah Chayeb of Chayeb & Paradis.

Drawing inspiration from Japanese...

Designer Elias Olderbakk and his partner Anna Grøgaard completely reimagined their 1890s Oslo apartment, blending historic charm with contemporary functionality through the addition of a series of custom hand-crafted elements. A pine plywood wardrobe with integrated seating defines the hallway an...

Inspired by a childhood passion for treehouses and New York-style lofts, Structural engineer Niklas Lindén transformed his compact penthouse in Halmstad, Sweden, into a "New York treehouse," blending industrial chic with playful nostalgia.

At the heart of the design is the clever addition of a g...

An interior designer transforms a worn-out 29 square meter apartment in Belgium into a chic Scandinavian home for a retired couple. The design incorporates the couple's needs and preferences, including accessibility and storage, while reflecting the surrounding seaside environment.

The apartment...

In Barcelona, fashion and interior designer Camila Triderman's narrow 1930s modernist apartment has been transformed into a character-filled, functional home with the help of architect and designer Eugenia Gatti of Estudio Dott.

Preserving original features like the arched Catalan vault ceiling ...

No straight angles? No problem. For this 40sqm pied-à-terre, interior designer Thomas Christiaen relied on custom and made-to-measure fittings to make an elegant, contemporary space infused with Parisian charm.

Anywhere Apartment by Brad Swartz Architects is a 50sqm/538sqft dwelling in a 1930s Art Deco–style building within Sydney’s Bondi Beach neighbourhood, home to celebrities and backpackers alike.

Sustainable building officer Shaun Tompkins transformed his 42sqm/452sqft Melbourne apartment into a bright, sustainable home on a tight budget of just $20,000 (AUD). With help from friends, Shaun took on most of the work himself, repurposing materials and adding thoughtful details like reclaimed...

The more playful the better, says Pierre Savajol. The architect and founder of Paris-based PS Studio took Never Too Small on a tour of his 60sqm/645sqft home with a hammock and hidden door – putting the fun in functional.

In Sydney, designer Sam Eggleton, founder of Convict Interiors, has transformed his 59sqm/635sqft cottage into a stylish home and workspace.

Built in 1849 to house the wardens of Darlinghurst Jail, the cottage blends historic charm with contemporary design. With heritage restrictions limiting s...

Architect Louise Glynn of Studio 29 Architects wanted to create a childhood home her son would remember. From birch to raw pink plaster, Glynn manipulated materials to turn their 42sqm industrial loft into a cosy space that’s hard to forget.