The Advent Of One-Bedroom Flats

The pace of urbanisation has continued to accelerate over the years leading to increased populations in major cities. Besides this, real estate has also continuously grown in value causing an increase in rental prices. One of the best practical solutions that have come up in recent years is the advent of one-bedroom flats. Also known as a micro flat. Below is everything you need to know about these living spaces that embody the concept of tiny living spaces.

Micro flat

In its simplest form, a micro flat or micro-apartment is a one-room self-contained living space. The purpose-built living space is essentially designed to house a sitting area, sleeping area, kitchenette and bathroom. Despite the apparent small size of micro flats, they are built for maximum efficiency.

The amenities to look for in micro flats

Without an ideal layout and the inclusion of space-optimising features, a micro flat can feel cramped. As such, it is essential to find the right amenities and features when selecting a micro flat.

Space

With micro flats, you are not going to get a lot of space. However, you can opt for features that create the illusion of space. For example, high ceilings as well as balconies. Moreover, look for clever storage solutions such as vertical shelving.

Common areas

Some upscale micro flats come with spacious common areas where residents can unwind, relax, stretch their legs and socialise.

Additional storage

Storage is typically a huge concern when it comes to micro flat living. But some flat buildings provide additional resident storage solutions in common areas.

The benefits of living in a micro flat

1. Rent savings

By living in a micro flat, which is essentially a small space, you save a lot on rent.

2. Additional savings

When you live in a small micro flat you will not require a lot of furniture. This enables you to also save a lot of money on furniture. Besides this, living in a small space means you have less to clean. As such, with micro flats you on both time and money.

3. Good locations

Opting for a micro flat can allow you to reside in a prime location and enjoy the associated amenities at a fraction of the cost. In some cases, you can live in areas with excellent transport networks thereby allowing you to get by without a car.

The drawbacks of living in a micro flat

While there are several financial gains to micro-living, there are also some drawbacks.

1. Lack of space

Despite living in a fantastic location, the size of a micro flat means you cannot have a lot of space. As such, if you enjoy spacious living then a micro flat I probably not the best option for you.

2. Difficulty entertaining

Micro-living makes it relatively difficult to entertain and have guests over due to space constraints.

3. Less flexibility

When it comes to decorating your micro flat you have very little flexibility regarding what you can do to the space. With this in mind, when it comes to living in a micro flat, your spaces and options are rigid and limited.

Micro-apartment design ideas

Decorating a micro flat requires you to think outside the box and be creative to live comfortably.

  • To start with, consider murphy beds that fold out from the wall and allow you to create additional space.
  • Secondly, you can replace a dining table with a kitchen bar area.
  • Also, get furniture and appliances that are proportional, appropriate and functional for the small space.
  • Moreover, focus on multi-purpose furniture and appliances. These will allow you to efficiently maximise your space while creating additional space.

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