8-square-meter “tomb room” in Paris: Furniture is hidden in wardrobes, and the bed is also inside a cabinet

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**Space is at a premium; the price per square meter for renting housing is incredibly high. There is a type of accommodation called a “shao fang,” which consists of a space just large enough for a bed – in plain terms, it’s like a “coffin-sized room.” " M1 _. G4 f0 E In fact, many large cities around the world have such “coffin houses,” and Paris is one of them. 5 J) F( f3 u6 E) U % k7 f j8 ^" M + I8 k( l9 h% H5 M http://www.cmiw.cn/data/attachment/forum/201907/06/154225dvebzza5us3ossu0.jpg 5 z v# ?1 C- Q9 _/ u9 T4 y% K7 J/ \ 4 Kitoko Studio has designed an apartment that is only 8 square meters in size; to make the most of this limited space, they have hidden all the furniture inside a large wardrobe. 5 C# ?9 b% U5 A" |. u% o * ~2 ]( R2 q9 j* ^ h2 z1 r0 d8 r Once you enter the house, you will only see a window and a cupboard. ; C$ m. X8 k/ W8 A2 C3 D9 Y % E0 z4 J# d5 C- y2 L- g & P0 w7 _5 n% T6 w http://www.cmiw.cn/data/attachment/forum/201907/06/154225g5r5mfmktm88ttt5.jpg , b1 u6 o6 F: p " X1 g/ v8 m$ A$ x; L. d Below the window is the kitchen; to the right of the countertop there is a sink, and below that there is a miniature refrigerator and microwave oven hidden away. + H/ q; y# U+ a0 C/ Z; w7 D http://www.cmiw.cn/data/attachment/forum/201907/06/154226rxmmj55p6ibwqttx.jpg - s) s+ }5 `" ]# m # ?; O, s# x: H: ~3 C2 o: } Open the one farthest inside the cabinet – pulling it out reveals a bookshelf. There are bookshelves and ladders; climb up the bookshelves, open the door, and there’s a bed. # Q; “m& a) H* g0 ]7 a/ C http://www.cmiw.cn/data/attachment/forum/201907/06/154226vurryurmrha5csqi.jpg http://www.cmiw.cn/data/attachment/forum/201907/06/154225l0nzcr0rdounvc98.jpg ! S l; { T5 _ |# n’ H+ E” S 9 H$ ]5 Z& v” L The space next to the bookshelf is a wardrobe: b0 Y3 `7 G+ e9 p7 N- s $ g8 u j; a# ~2 { http://www.cmiw.cn/data/attachment/forum/201907/06/154226w1qirvj31yjr203i.jpg 0 N+ S! z8 l6 t- d: s- T’ ] http://www.cmiw.cn/data/attachment/forum/201907/06/154226u8mxwwc1481518m1.jpg 3 s0 {# c; t) S/ q- | ! Q: v4 D# q% z( V; w One more space over, and there’s a dining table along with two small stools that can be pulled out. , Z; P4 L+ P" j" v! z ; H# {! q* U+ S! ?( g5 k$ j; b http://www.cmiw.cn/data/attachment/forum/201907/06/154225ecip99w7peet9qv0.jpg 0 S% C: H5 _5 H5 h% q, m, Z+ K- i: H : `9 v; A0 K: K: b# E http://www.cmiw.cn/data/attachment/forum/201907/06/154224zzrzzxczc1noioo9.jpg - A/ G) m* n3 Z5 v" B$ e & L- ^, w* W. _6 \- s7 M. l5 x! p There is a wardrobe above the dining table, where hats, bags and other small items can be stored. & p8 V1 @# l+ m There is also a small storage cabinet where books or other items can be kept. $ m6 {, P4 H. {% M8 @, e http://www.cmiw.cn/data/attachment/forum/201907/06/154225xe855irceecyo95r.jpg 2 a. R7 y. n9 W’ A/ p’ I “ A% ]) ?& D/ I7 r2 z8 L5 v/ c+ H The last compartment near the window; upon opening the door, you find a bathroom. Surprised? It’s fully equipped with a toilet, shower, and washbasin – everything you need is available. ?6 b* e/ W! a9 Z http://www.cmiw.cn/data/attachment/forum/201907/06/154224aahph21ppqjqja12.jpg http://www.cmiw.cn/data/attachment/forum/201907/06/154224u93f9o8poju9a9ba.jpg / w- A5 j6 N* w: C# V & A% @0 F9 j7 D) b ) w8 b) @& ^% j) Z3 f ( F% I: U3 P. G & Y% L) P4 L; o. O$ z+ u f Check out the layout plan for this space: http://www.cmiw.cn/data/attachment/forum/201907/06/154224epo9uangnfiyapvn.jpg It’s only 8 square meters, but its well-designed layout ensures that those living there won’t have a too poor experience.