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There is a type of "nano-building" apartment in Hong Kong, which actually refers to those small houses of less than 20 square meters. It is not easy to make reasonable use of such a small space and keep the home tidy and clean, but the home of this girl today made me admire her.

27-year-old Lin Huiyan, three years ago, I moved into a nano building with an area of ​​only 19 square meters. Although the location is not bad, it costs 11,000 Hong Kong dollars per month, which is about 10,200 yuan, which is ridiculously expensive...

However, Lin Huiyan believed that since it was her own place, she had to keep it clean. During the three years she had moved in, she cleaned the house almost every day.Her self-disciplined life also keeps her home clean and tidy at all times.

Without further ado, let's take a look at what her "nano building" looks like~

19㎡ Nano Building Apartment Layout

Let me first briefly tell you about this nano-building layout so that you can have a general understanding of the space in Lin Huiyan’s home.

▲After entering the house from the entrance

After entering the house from a hallway, the house is almost an open space without any partitions, with only the bathroom being a separate room.

• The entrance hallway is wider than many similar small dwellings and nano buildings. Various cabinets and storage racks can be placed on both sides. After returning home, Lin Huiyan will store her personal belongings in order, so there is no mess at all.
• Crossing a corner and entering the living space of the house, the kitchen, living room and bedroom are all in the same space, which is a mess. But fortunately, she will tidy up and store things self-disciplinedly every day to keep the small home tidy and clean at all times.
• Having said that, although Lin Huiyan kept the house tidy, it was still difficult to hide the feeling of cramped space - there were only two windows in the house, one at the end of the bed and the other in the bathroom, and it was surrounded by white walls, which was really a bit stuffy.

Storage on both sides of the entrance

The space on both sides of the entrance is relatively spacious, so Lin Huiyan turned it into the home's entrance storage space.

▲Push the door and enter the entrance

The space may appear larger in the camera, but in fact, after entering the entrance hall, a set of drawers on the left and a set of open clothes hangers on the right almost take up most of the space, leaving only an aisle in the middle leading to the room.

She uses a combination of simple shoe racks to store her various shoes. She can add or remove racks according to the number of shoes to be stored. Placing them at the door is very convenient for changing shoes and putting them when entering and leaving the house. Although there is no hidden storage, they are neatly arranged.

The top space of the multi-drawer chest is large, so it is no problem to put a few more bags or miscellaneous items in it, but it still maintains appropriate white space to avoid having too many clutter in front of you as soon as you enter the house, making the small home look cramped.

Open kitchenette

The open kitchen in the house is next to the entrance and is large enough for one person.

▲Three-section straight-line cabinet

The three-section cabinet can be matched with wall cabinets and base cabinets to store all kinds of bowls, dishes, cutlery and kitchen condiments. In addition, Lin Huiyan organizes them diligently on weekdays, so once the cabinet door is closed, the small kitchen becomes clean and tidy.

However, for such a nano-building, it is obviously impossible to cook with open flames. She can only use an induction cooker instead of a stove and cook with some small kitchen appliances. This is more or less inconvenient. Most of the time, she still chooses to cook some simple dishes at home.

▲The wall cabinet is also clean

If the neatness on the surface is just superficial, then the orderly storage in the cupboards and refrigerator is the "inside" of Lin Huiyan. At least after opening the wall cabinet, you will find that the things inside are neatly and orderly placed together, which is convenient for taking and secondary storage.

The refrigerator is separated from the cupboard by a load-bearing column. The refrigerator is filled with a variety of frozen foods and fruits and vegetables, enough for her dinner needs for a week. During the three years of living alone, the refrigerator has always been kept clean and odor-free.

The living room is made into tatami style

In order to fit a living room into the 19-square-meter nano building, Lin Huiyan took great pains.

▲The living room is more like a kang

Instead of placing space-consuming sofas, coffee tables and TV cabinets, a customized low bed frame was placed directly against the wall, and a small coffee table was placed in the middle. In a trance, I seemed to see the earthen kangs in the countryside in the past.

The tatami-style decoration can also meet the daily functional needs of the living room. The seating space left on the left and right sides of the coffee table also allows Lin Huiyan and friends who come to visit the house to sit here and chat. Isn’t this exactly the function that a living room needs?

The space at the bottom of the tatami living room is not wasted. Instead, it is used to store Lin Huiyan’s dumbbells, yoga mats and other fitness equipment. It is placed at the bottom of the living room without being conspicuous and easy to take. I am really impressed!

Oh, by the way, there is a small desk next to the living room. It serves as Lin Huiyan’s dressing table, her desk and game table. It just fills the redundant space of the white wall. Although the layout is simple, it is very practical.

The bathroom is small but bright

The bathroom is the only separate space in Lin Huiyan's nano building.

▲Separated from the kitchen by a wall

It is separated from the kitchen by only a wall. After entering the door, I found that the shower head and the washbasin were installed together, almost squeezed next to the mirror. Although every inch of space was fully utilized, it inevitably led to water everywhere when taking a shower.

Fortunately, the bathroom is the "only two" living areas in the house with windows. There is a small window for ventilation, which can greatly alleviate the mold and moisture. Even if there are some mold and water stains, Lin Huiyan will self-discipline and clean them up in time.

The storage in the bathroom mainly relies on the multi-layer shelves next to the toilet and the windowsill next to the shower, which are enough to hold all kinds of cleaning and toiletries. In a small toilet, we dare not waste half a square meter of space.

Bedroom with window at the end of bed against the wall

Finally, let’s talk about the bed placed against the wall in the house, where the second of the two windows of the house is located.

▲Bedroom bed in the recessed space

The double bed in the bedroom can be placed in the recessed area at the end of the room, creating a spacious and comfortable sleeping space for girls living alone. However, there is a beam at the head of the bed, so it cannot be completely attached to the wall, otherwise the foot of the bed would be larger.

Using a small side table instead of a bedside table can also accommodate a table lamp, as well as bedtime reading materials, a mobile phone, and a water cup. While ensuring flexible use and not taking up space, the decoration and practicality are also not compromised, and the details are arranged very thoughtfully.

There is the largest window in the house at the end of the bed, but unfortunately the view outside the window is not very good. The building is very close, and the lighting and ventilation are relatively poor during the day, let alone at night. It seems that this small nano building is almost a dark room.

There is also a concave corner wall between the bathroom door and the window at the end of the bed. You can simply put a set of dressing tables on it and make use of it. It is convenient for taking skin care products and cosmetics when washing up every day and putting on makeup at the dressing table, killing two birds with one stone.

Conclusion

Okay, that’s it. Lin Huiyan’s 19㎡ nano building is presented to us. What do you think of it?

The small 19-square-meter apartment is not large, but it is completely sufficient for one person to live in. In addition, during the three years she has lived there, she has been self-disciplined in cleaning and tidying up every day, making this cramped little space extremely livable. It is so comfortable!

If you were in my shoes, would you choose to live in this nano-building with only two windows, would you keep your home so clean and tidy, and live here for three years?

Thanks for reading!

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