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.

Lifelong friends Yosua Grunitzky and John Trippel followed a mantra of minimalism and simplicity while they restored and reimagined a 59sqm/635sqft Paris apartment that belonged to Grunitzky’s family – turning a cluttered space into a cohesive one.

Paris-based architect Quentin Sommervogel transformed his cramped L-shaped flat into a bright, open living space. By removing the wall between the bedroom and living room, he created an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area. Opening up the ceiling in the smaller end to increase volume, allo...

Interior architect and co-founder of EMTE studio Mikołaj Ziemiński was tapped by his friend to realise her vision for a bold and striking aesthetic in her 38sqm/409sqft flat. Ziemiński channelled her bright personality and a neo-retro style to bring it to life.

Interior designer Dess Chew of Three-D Conceptwerke believes multipurpose furniture is the key to fruitful living – big or small. This flexible 38sqm/409sqft home he designed for a Singapore-based social worker and calligraphy lover proves it.

Brooklyn-based industrial engineer and tech entrepreneur, Oyin Antwi and her husband Jeff, a product designer, created a serene 59sqm/640sqft escape from the city that blends Japanese and Scandinavian design hallmarks with influences from their West African heritage.

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

Artist, interior designer, and ardor—studio founder Michiel Hilbrink designed a 60sqm/645sqft home for his family of three in Amsterdam’s east end. The peaceable, minimalist, and timeless space is a study in achieving comfort without clutter.

Nature at their doorstep and keen to immerse themselves in the native flora and fauna that defines their environment, a husband-and-wife duo built the beautiful, functional, and sustainable home of their dreams in Australia’s Currumbin Ecovillage.

Originally an open-concept space, the arrival of interior designer Joyce Li and architect Mikolaj Scibisz’ daughter prompted them to transform their home into a flexible space that adapts to their changing needs. Striking double-layered orange curtains allow them to convert the apartment into one...

Designers Jack Chen and Hidy Wong of Tsai Design crafted a layering of experiences in this 27sqm/291sqft St. Kilda apartment through a clever and compact mirrored copper pod at its core.

It was love at first historical feature. Lisbon-based architect Lenka Holcnerova relied on the centuries-old traits of this 50sqm/538sqft ground-floor unit to make it into a functional and timeless three-in-one home, studio, and gallery for a local artist.

Brothers and architectural duo Pierre and François Voirin turned two non-residential attics into one tranquil and luminous home for a French screenwriter. Lovingly named CAPSULE, the top-floor apartment in central Paris makes 25sqm feel spacious.