Love this, Erika!

Phenomenal! Love the combination of "recycle" and original ideas. It's sleek, clean and organized. What a wonderful job.

Cool apartment, but I'm not sure 500 square feet qualifies as "micro" in Manhattan. The mayor just proposed changing city zoning to allow for apartments of almost half that size: 275 to 300 square feet.

Douglas, that sounds like something you'd find in Japan!

Becky, I was just in Japan, and you're absolutely right! My friend is living in an apartment about this size, but doesn't look as big/trendy because it doesn't have all of the cool "lighting and depth of field tricks". I also love that all of the owner was so keen on using recycled materials. Totally cool feature, Erika, thanks for sharing!

Have any of you ever watched the Plastic Planet? Instant watch on Netflix.

Sorry -- but big deal. I live in 400 sq. ft. in San Diego.

500 sq ft. isn't that small for NYC. My daughter is living in a single apt in Hollywood that's about that size. I couldn't live in a place that small, though...my master suite is bigger than that! Plus, I love my veggie garden.

No way could I live like that:-(

Yup ! I sure could ! these are so cute it's just amazing what they can do with such little space. I would Love to have one .

I have a 420 sq ft apt. it is a 3 floor walk up with outdoor walkways. I love it. some of the storage could be bigger. or done more efficiently, but it is all I can handle. One thing I am missing; a balcony. And less stairs would be nice. I have a garden at my friends, so I do get to plant and I have a 2 nice windowsills so I can have some small pots. Great for me.

My daughter and her then-boyfriend (now husband) lived in a 1 bedroom, 5th floor walk up apt on the lower east side that was just under 300 sq ft for almost 2 years. The only thing they really missed was outdoor space and closet space but the kitchen, bathroom and "living" room were adequate and their tiny bedroom had enough room for two ikea "closets" and a full sized bed. What killed me was they their rent was double my mortgage payment for a 1500 sq foot detached suburban home in ...»