This is one of those things that seem so simple but is everything brilliant: Recessed outlets (Apartment Therapy has five places that recessed outlets should go). Goodbye to giant, dust collecting gaps between the wall and furniture. With small appliances being able to sit flush to wall, say hello to more kitchen counter space.
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If Vancouver urbanites are experiencing space withdrawl in their condos, take a look at some of the listings above. These are postings from a local real estate office that I had walked by during a casual stroll around Hong Kong’s Central district. Imagine living in a 388 square foot walk-up (Yup, no elevator) flat… and all yours for HK$16,000 a month (That’s approx CA$2,300.00). Or better yet, the “Caine Rd walk-up” with a net square footage of 263 for HK$12,000 (or approx. CA$1,600) a month. Any takers? You will be surprised that there are plenty of people who will vie for these places. Living in a major cosmopolitan city has its price, and for Hong Kong, a city that draws people from all over the world for its commerce, nightlife, food and shopping, living in a shoe box sized place is the norm.