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The demand for one-room apartments in on the rise in big
cities (especially in Lagos) where single people migrate; in one’s and two’s;
trying to find better opportunities. However, this has not triggered a
significant growth in the development of studio apartments or purpose-built
one-room apartments; usually what is available for lease are semi-detached
boy’s quarter units or converted maids’ rooms. Another trending alternative is to
share 2-bed or 3-bed apartments with friends or other random room-seekers.
After successfully renting a self-contained room, you are
then burdened with the task of making that small space work for you
efficiently. In it, you live- entertain guests, do laundry, sleep, dine, study,
dress-up and in some cases; cook and work.
I particularly like the idea of making small spaces work. I admire
minimalistic designs. I enjoy playing with furniture. I always look forward to
tackling the challenge of achieving functionality in living spaces despite many
constraints.
Here are some simple, affordable ways to achieve small,
functional spaces.
