Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung viewed the home as a reflection of one’s psyche. If that's true, then people who opt for trendy micro-apartments — which can come as small as 220 square feet — clearly reject both mental and physical clutter.
Unlike the crowded living spaces that low-income families have increasingly occupied out of necessity, micro-apartments carry relatively high price tags for special features like co-working spaces, sleek storage and even beds that disappear into the ceiling. It’s ultimately an ideal choice for white-collar employees in pricey cities, rather than a truly equitable housing option.
These snug dwellings typically measure under 500 square feet, though unit size depends on a given city’s regulations (San Francisco, for example, lowered its minimum living space size down to 150 square feet in 2012). Despite the fancy features, tiny units could pose similar health risks to other cramped homes — particularly as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep many of us indoors.
