Small Spaces
I spotted an interesting article in the paper (when I was catching up on my newspaper reading) about how in a 325 square foot apartment neatness counted more than furniture. The apartment featured in the article is called a micro-unit apartment and it is inside the Museum of New York City and part of a special exhibit called “Making Room: New Models for Housing New Yorkers.” It comes complete with specially designed appliances and furniture. The kitchen has an under the counter refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher. The Murphy bed includes a couch that slides under when the bed is folded out from the wall. At the museum 'campers' were allowed to spend 24 hours (6 pm to 6 pm) in order to get a chance to demonstrate the virtues of living in tight places.

Here is why I found the article so interesting, my husband's living space in the Bahamas is 300 square feet. He doesn't have the specially designed furnishings and appliances either and those 300 square feet include the bathroom and closet. Although the place is small it is quite livable (and I like the company I keep there) but tidiness definitely matters and as the New York Museum 'campers' noted you really do have to consider editing your belongings if you plan to live in a small space. A major virtue here in the Bahamas is all the space not included in his personal 300, which includes beautiful beaches, sea breezes, interesting natural habitats, and of course the living spaces of good friends. All things considered though when it comes down to comparing New York City and Andros Island, Bahamas, well.... there really is no comparison.