Office, Study Room Type, Chair, Desk, and Cement Tile Floor Small spaces and tiny homes present some physical limitations, but they actually make room for imaginative solutions.   Photo 4 of 11 in 10 Small Apartments by a Hong Kong Design Studio That Are Less Than 1,000 Square Feet

10 Small Apartments by a Hong Kong Design Studio That Are Less Than 1,000 Square Feet

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Inspired by modern Japanese minimalism, the walls of this two-bedroom apartment were demolished, transforming the space into a studio with an "Engawa"—a space between the indoor and outdoor areas that's often found in traditional Japanese architecture and helps maximize light penetration into the interiors. Kevin’s home also has a working desk that's fitted with a retractable curtain for privacy.