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.

How do you make the biggest impact with a single intervention? METRE Architects show how a well-thought-out loft might be the answer in this 41 sqm condo in Singapore.

This one’s for the Wes Anderson fans. Inspired by the aesthetics of the cinema, this 42sqm/452sqft home by gon architects brings an Anderson-inspired colour palette to life in the attic unit of a historical building – right in the heart of Madrid.

ABT Design Studio founders Alice Cheung and her husband Brian reimagined their 24sqm micro apartment in central Hong Kong so that they could stay close to their parents and connected to all that the city has to offer.

The owner’s collection of Little Prince books – featuring a house-sized asteroid called B612 – inspired the architect Arts Serrano of one/zero to turn this micro 24sqm apartment into a little planet of its own.

When Hiroyuki Unemori set out to design this 51sqm/549sqft Tokyo residence for his close friends, he wanted to do more than simply maximise the small footprint; he wanted to create a world away from the world, a place to call their own within the city.

Picking up where his great grandfather left off, architect Jonathan Stanway of Dousters converted a family home into four self-contained units. Meet the former living room, where full functionality meets luxury – but make it compact.

It all started with a really nice view. Architects Ben Edwards and Nancy Beka of Studio Edwards tried to avoid the word “wall” when designing this 55sqm/592sqft Melbourne apartment, where connection – both inside and to the outdoors – is key.

Javier Salvador and Yago García of Heimat studio created a versatile canvas for a travel-loving couple with the design of their 55sqm Seville home. The open, birch-filled space is the perfect primer for their colourful furniture and eclectic items.

Artist, maker, and content creator Cristiana Felgueiras adapted a ’70s commercial space in Porto, Portugal, into a multifunctional studio apartment for her, her partner, and their many musical instruments. Bonus points: it’s only a rental.

Some people are creatures of habit, while others prefer a little more variety. This Singapore apartment is perfect for the latter, with its flexible zones each designed to serve not only multiple purposes but also multiple moods.

With inspiration from Japanese temples and hidden gardens, this run-down Sydney terrace house was transformed into a peaceful and personalised retreat for creatives, Laura and Aman and their pets. And yes, that is a garden in the kitchen.