As it turns out, 50 square meters (538 square feet) is plenty for a beautiful, livable space. And not just for one person, but for a whole family. In this post, we feature four small homes that are totally These four lovely yet small apartments are carefully appointed, well organized, and completely stylish.

Visualizer: Maria Trifanova

The first home, incredibly, is for a family of four and measures only 42 square meters (452 square feet). The main living area is bright and open, with a small kitchen, dining space, and living room all interconnected. Playful features like an oversized wall clock and crafty backsplash give it that levity that family spaces often strive for. The private areas of the home include a master bedroom and shared kid’s room with a nautical theme and small play area.

Designer: Tallbox

The second home is much more grown up in terms of design but ultimately measures just 28 square meters (300 square feet). The space is made a bit larger by its tall ceilings, which measure 3.1 meters (more than 10 feet) high. In this limited area, the Bulgarian apartment manages to include a small living room, kitchen, ample storage space and a lofted bedroom area. The neutral color palette goes a long way towards an even, comfortable feel even in the cramped quarters.

Designer: Ruslan Prosvirin

The third apartment is a design located in St. Petersburger and measuring 37.5 square meters (403 square feet). The design is intended to be both trendy and ergonomic so as to maximize the available space. A few key elements lent themselves to a certain elegance including a beautiful velvet entryway bench, the white brick accent wall in the kitchen, and the truly spectacular bedroom design. Nothing about the space seems to indicate its size at all, and that type of confident design can go a long way in a small space.

Designer: Design Studio Mango

Finally we have another small apartment designed for a young family and measuring just 50 square meters (538 square feet). The modern space includes a bit of brightness – electric blue and orange – but otherwise keeps things simple. This is often the best choice in small spaces, since it can quickly begin to feel busy and almost stressful with too many colors and patterns. A comfortable bedroom and a wood paneled bath that actually feels quite spacious round out this design.

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