Micro Week
A celebration of all things small—from towns and tiny houses to micro apartments and modular furniture.
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Five tiny Chicago apartments renting for less than $900
We explore at a handful of sub-$900 studios in Ravenswood, Edgewater, Lincoln Square, Lakeview, and Rogers Park.
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An illustrated guide to New York City's tiny dwellings
From bungalows to SROs, these are some of the types of tiny houses you're most likely to find in NYC
How I survived a tiny home vacation—with two kids
An hour east of Portland, Oregon, a new tiny home village boasts five tiny homes available for nightly rentals. The micro cabins are cute, well decorated, and sleep three to five people. But are they livable?
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The 12 smallest houses for sale in San Francisco
Our second Micro Week continues, giving us a hankering for the most bite-sized single family homes on the market today. Let's take a look at the smallest single-family homes on the market today.
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Curbed DC's Micro Week, 2016
Once again, Micro Week has begun for Curbed. This second annual theme week will cover anything and everything itty bitty, from tiny homes to houseboats to parks to neighborhoods. Expect maps, features, and articles digging into the tiny living fad.
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Detroit Rent Comparisons: Small spaces edition
We searched for some of the smaller listings in Detroit this week. What did we find? Big variations in price and very awkward kitchens.
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Small waterfront cabins are one of the things that makes the Midwest great
It’s easy to see why small cabins are so popular throughout the Midwest
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From one-bedroom apartments to small houses, which would you choose?
For this week's Curbed Comparisons, we've rounded up units measuring around 600 square feet. We found tiny units in Sierra Madre, Beverly Glen, Pico-Robertson, Santa Monica, and Hollywood. They might be small, but the cost to rent them is not.
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Which small Seattle space would you choose?
Since it's Micro Week, we decided to look today at tiny dwellings on the market for $200K or less to determine what the differences are and which ones look like they're worth squeezing into. We found four condos and a houseboat across Seattle.
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Design duo transforms Rittenhouse Square studio into dreamy escape
The design duo that is Jersey Ice Cream Co. is known for leaving homes in much, much better shape than before. Here's how they managed to make the most of a 410-square-foot studio in Rittenhouse Square—their tiniest project yet.
Flexible micro studio transitions from office to home
The 388-square-feet studio comprises a versatile live and work space that includes a living room, work station, small kitchen, meeting area—and best of all, a secret hiding spot.
Tiny apartments for rent: What $1,700/month gets you around the U.S.
Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various cities across the U.S. For Micro Week, we hunt down the best studios in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, and more.
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Tiny cabin on five acres provides options for $85K
A glance at a few of this cabin's photos may make you think of something bigger than its 144 square feet. The warm wood and level of finish is enough to draw many in. But, why is it listed at $84,900?
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Meticulous and miniature: The Thorne Rooms of the Art Institute
Tiny Homes may be all the rage today but the microscopic construction of the Thorne Rooms, takes small to a whole new level
Tiny cottage with Big Sur views asks $1.3M
Located above Pfeiffer Beach in one of the most picturesque regions in California (that would be Big Sur), it sits on approximately 10 acres of potential-full land with breathtaking views of the ocean and surrounding mountains.
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5 tiny Philly apartments you can rent right now
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into rental options in Philly neighborhoods. As part of Micro Week we took a special look at small living spaces across the city.
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West Seattle cottage includes Seahawks-themed backyard
You like blue and green, right? These sellers certainly do. A tiny house in Fauntleroy is already prepped for Seahawks fans. They did more than just hang out a 12 flag. Got $398,000 and you may get to walk into a football themed house.
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What will the next round of tiny homes in Detroit look like?
We have a sneak peek at the designs for the next few tiny houses being built this fall.
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What $2,000/month rents you in D.C.: Micro Week edition
Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various D.C. neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! In honor of Micro Week, we're looking at the smallest studios.
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Atlanta throwdown: micro high-rise units or tiny homes?
Atlanta is on the cusp of change. As the city core gains population, Atlantans are increasingly considering downsizing as a means of moving intown. But decisions must be made: Is high-rise living king, or do tiny homes offer a slice of seclusion?
When tiny homes hit the road
Decades before shows like Tiny House Hunters spawned a nationwide obsession, an earlier generation of do-it-yourself builders launched a mini-house boom of their own, converting flatbeds, bread trucks, and school buses into tiny homes on wheels.
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What $2,000 gets you in NYC: Micro Week edition
It's all about micro units in this week's edition of Curbed Comparisons. We're look at small apartments asking about $2,000/month in neighborhoods like Astoria, Hell's Kitchen, Boerum Hill, and more. Vote for which one you'd choose!
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Comparing prices on tiny houses just beyond Boston
Our latest Curbed Comparisons tackles two sometimes mutually exclusive challenges in this region of ours: a decent spread and an affordable price. Namely, it looks at what non-astronomical tags command in terms of houses.
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The 5 tiniest private islands for sale in Florida
This week’s edition of Curbed Comparisons is part of Micro Week, featuring the five tiniest private islands currently for sale in the state of Florida. No island on this list surpasses one acre.
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Micro Apartments are rising downtown
Construction is booming! 219 300-400 square foot apartments will be available next year. Here’s a look at the construction progress.
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Tiny house for sale in Eastie's busy Eagle Hill
The 985-square-foot house at 43 Marion Street provides a tiny opportunity to own in one of the busier enclaves of East Boston. Don't expect much, but there is central air and private outdoor space.
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It’s Micro Week, and we're getting small
Get ready for five days of stories, photos, and maps that celebrate small-space living—tiny houses, studio apartments, and more (less?)—all in fewer square feet than ever before.
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5 tiny apartments on the rental market right now
Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various New Orleans neighborhoods. In honor of Micro Week, we’re looking at tiny rentals—ranging from 225-500 square feet—of all prices this time.
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Exploring Carthay: LA’s other smallest neighborhood
We've already told you about Larchmont Village, but what about Carthay? It's just about the same (tiny) size and full of fascinating history and classic architecture. Here's a primer on the very centrally located neighborhood.
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Exploring Swede Hill, Austin’s smallest neighborhood
Forty-acre Swede Hill was developed in the 1870s by Swedish immigrants who built homes near their downtown businesses. Today it's slightly more diverse and still mostly residential, with a pocket park, a historic cemetery, and killer downtown views.
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The 14 smallest Bay Area towns
The most micro towns in all nine counties, some home to as few as 35 people, but all host to some important milestone in Northern California's broad and trackless history.
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Sweet, small East Austin home asks $245K
A wood-frame home built in 1956 retains many characteristics of its origins, including wood floors, trim, crown molding, a deep front porch with swing, and exterior wood siding—all renovated with an eye toward energy efficiency and green living.
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A 400-square-foot Park Slope studio that doesn’t feel cramped wants $335,000
The open-design studio is populated with lovely moldings, high ceilings, hardwood floors, an archway, and plenty of natural light. Perhaps, living in this small place wouldn't be so bad.
11 of the best micro apartments from around the world
All of the homes clock in under 500 square feet, with one going as dangerously small as 86 square feet.
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Meet New York's go-to architect for redesigning small spaces
Michael Chen didn’t set out to found an architecture firm known for redesigning tiny New York City apartments, but it’s quickly become the thing his firm, MKCA, is best known for. Learn how he approaches the challenge of redesigning small spaces.
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Exploring what’s for sale on tiny Star Island
Today’s Micro Week offering revolves around tiny neighborhoods. Enter Miami Beach’s Star Island, tiny in size, fat on the wallet, and home to some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
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How much for this small 1-BR house in Crown Hill?
PriceSpotter is Curbed's asking price guessing game. We provide you with some details and pictures from a real estate listing, and you take a crack at the price in the comments. Tomorrow we reveal the answer. And hey, no cheating!
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In 300 square feet, an architect embraces simplicity on the Upper West Side
Architect Jacob Bek has lived in New York for almost 20 years now, and each time he's moved it's inevitably been to a smaller sized apartment. That's brought him to the smallest space he's lived in yet, a studio apartment on the Upper West Side.