NEVER TOO SMALL: Slide and Fold Micro Apartment, Brazil 29sqm/312sqft

Faced with a blank canvas, the team at Studio Papaya set out to create an open flexible space using a series of custom-made multifunctional “slide and fold” furniture pieces that can be hidden away when not in use. First among these is a custom partition hidden within a mirrored wall in the open dining, living and sleeping area. When slid out, it features a TV mounted on one side and a fold-out table on the other. The focal point of this area is the custom wood and red velvet sofa on wheels integrated into the wall behind it, which folds down into a bed at night. Two small footrests beside the sofa, also on wheels, double as seats or coffee tables. A foldable dining table on wheels can be easily moved around the apartment and onto the large terrace that acts as an extension of the living area.

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Ep 164
Project Name: CP Apartment

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director: Nam Tran
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Sebastian Tibbs

[ichabodnoodle]

Genius. That’s one of the smallest you’ve had in a while but the design functionality has done an amazing job of utilising everything.

[Anne-wxsv]

Finally a small space with a full size bed that is accessible from 3 sides. . .no one is crammed up against a wall. Love the TV wall piece. It acts as a room divider, but voila when it disappears the whole apartment opens up to one large space. This apartment is very livable. Genius.

[kbelle]

this type of design for small spaces is really why i subscribe to this channel…love how they mixed functionality with aesthetics. a winner!

[flomatey]

THIS is the type of content I'm here for. Fully small space transformation. Clever choices and great designed furnitures made this project really feel spacious and special ! Fantastic job.

[RixMorales]

I hope future episodes would also include the breakdown of costs for each tiny home renovations so viewers would have an idea how much they should have to save and spend for their own dream homes

[rachaelbstar]

Another great design from Studio Papaya! The ways they divide small spaces and design multipurpose furniture is some of the best.

[rutapetrylaite]

Based on its smart planning and multifunctional solutions, this is one of the best studio apartments that I've ever seen. It even has a fully equipped kitchen 😍

[LaineyBug]

It looked almost institutional before. It made me feel claustrophobic! But now it's so open but still cozy. I love the table, the pull out and the balcony is my favorite! Lovely colors too, and great lighting set up. I love the mirror wall across from the windows. It creates a bit of a scenery feedback loop and makes it feel that much more light and open!

[isaidrunt]

I was gagged when the TV came out. One of my absolute favorites, I would love to live here.

[ozlemd.]

This is a proper small space design, with no pretentious color/design plays, overselling of basic ideas, or dictating the occupant to change their lifestyle because the design looks fancier. Weldone!

[studiopapayaprojetos]

Thanks NTS! We loved the process and the result of working with you guys! Hoping a next opportunity!

[vwood]

Wow - another brilliant design by Studio Papaya! So many designers create showpieces that are actually uncomfortable and feel sterile. Studio Papaya spaces are always gorgeous warm homes, with colour and texture, where real people can live comfortably. Real people need to take their jackets off, and sometimes they just want to lie back and watch tv. To accomplish all of this in such a small footprint is truly amazing! Bravo.

[Milvea]

This is amazing! I absolutely adore the multifunctional furniture and the big windowfront. I feel like this is actually the best way of using the entire space. 🤩

[emyv]

This is my favorite apartment, and I've watched all your videos. It's so small but so brilliant

[TorontoJon]

That is a fantastic apartment! I love the brilliant use of hidden storage spaces including that ingenious slide-out room divider unit for the TV and extra storage and I always love double-duty furniture that can transform (like that dining table) to serve as storage or can have different uses in the daytime versus as nighttime sleeping quarters.

The colour scheme and use of medium tone wood materials creates a very natural, inviting, warm, open, and airy space and the balcony with its wall garden expands the space while bringing the outside in.

Bravo to the designers! :)

[susanwatson]

One of your best designs . . . very small but still stylish without being white and boring. Love the office/TV pullout. So innovative.

[philiq]

One of the best small spaces I've seen. That yellow-paned shower might be my favourite thing. Everything works well and is clearly well-thought-out down to the last detail. Adequate natural light and so much versatility with the furniture and surfaces. Nicely executed!👌

[therealdrecu]

That's exactly what im looking for on this channel, maximizing the use out of a small space!

[gamelopedya]

The seat of the chair seems very small because of the back part and does not seem ergonomic. The back could have been designed differently. The bed stays high when opened.

[SF-rulp]

This is a classic! One of the all time brilliant designs. I love all the multiple functions. This is one I'm going to replay a few times to properly digest all the fabulous ideas! Big congrats to the designers. G Ire🎉❤