Most Singaporeans would be quite put off by small spaces; it is not surprising to hear negative sentiments and complaints about our tightened spaces in newer developments, both public and private. So to the surprise of many Singaporean friends who are with me in France, my decision to even consider purchasing properties below 50m2 was frowned upon. “It’s too small already lah, don’t even bother going to view. It’s a waste of time.” I’ll admit, I thought so too at the start. Most properties under 30m2 are basically studios designed for students or money mules for AirBnBs, but does that really have to be the case? I have been quite into the tiny homes movement for a while, as I have pretty much accepted my fate of not being able to afford a big space unless I move into rural areas. But I am also a designer, so knowing the craft of space optimisation has led me to  ...