Can You Live in a 100-Square-Foot Space?

Living tiny is challenging and life-changing choice that not everyone would make. Let's face it, if downsizing everything you are going to own and use is daunting then living day in and day out in tight and regimented lifestyle can be a deal-breaker for some. But there are people who see it as essential in living life with meaningful experiences than living life that revolves around material things. Is living in a 100-square-foot space a step too far?

Whether it's an expensive space in Manhattan or that dingy frat house rooms, a 100-square-foot space is ridiculously small. Just a double mattress alone will already take up a third of your space so that you may have to consider using a hide-way sleeping arrangement or a couch-bed hybrid to maximize your space.

Obviously, a family of five is already out of the question in this type of a setting. Although immigrants from the 19th century managed to squeeze in such a tiny, tiny space in those times but it is far from ideal in 21st century standards. Come to think of it, micro apartment spaces that include kitchen and bathroom in less than 100 square feet is absolutely hard to find. However, New Yorker Mary Helen Rowell managed to maximize her 90-square-foot 'apartment' by having a micro kitchen and a not-so private bathroom. She has a custom bed fits perfectly well with the space but sacrificing furniture and storage pieces white the table and wall-mounted chairs can be hidden to expand walking space.

Although Japan has this capsule hotels, New York has popularized the so-called micro studios. Can you live in a shoe box style space with just a microfridge and oven toaster? Yes, if you prefer it cozier that most accommodations. At the end of the day, you really don't have a choice if you want to save money in a very expensive city. Besides, most urbanites spend more time at work, going out with friends and taking a short jog at the park.

Even in a 78-square-foot apartment, you can still live a good life if you are creative and flexible enough to do things differently in a conventional-sized house. It is your choice and balancing act to meet your personal preferences, save money and enjoy a good life.