My own definition of a miniature living space is a house that is small, so less maintenance and cleaning, but it must feel big and spacious. All very difficult to achieve and rarely seen.
The house I have chosen for this topic is a perfect example of miniature living space. It's in southern Spain where planning laws allow you to build a cortijo (small building), if you have sufficient land to grow crops (as decided by the local council!). The size of the cortijo is restricted, and is usually big enough to store tools, prepare food and have a snooze. It's the size of a big shed and only usually has one storey - to begin with anyway.
The Spanish couple who built this cortijo used the size restrictions as a challenge and created a living space that looks wonderful and has everything two people could ever want.
As you know, I photograph a lot of houses, in all shapes and sizes. This house is definitely one of my all time favouites, it's a little gem.
When this house came up for sale, ironicly I had just committed to a building project. But looking back at these pictures, I dearly wish this house could have been mine!
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Small and efficient abodes are the best. Really, who needs more than this? :)
ReplyDeleteI love your photography...amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love this. It has so much interest in woodwork and design, and shows just what can be accomplished with what many would consider 'too small' of a space.
ReplyDeleteI love it! It's so interesting how a tight challenge will bring out the very best creativity. (wish it could have been yours)
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