Out of all the major cities in the world, it's the Parisians who know a thing or two about small-scale living. Housing is scarce in the French capital because of its dense population, and the architecture of the city (made famous by the Haussman style that swept the capital in the 1850s), means the inner-city residents live in tall and compact apartments.
As such, some creative solutions have sprung out of necessity, with out-of-the-box ideas that make the most of the small footprints, transforming them into stylish spaces. Coupled with the fact that Paris is a seriously on-trend and design-forward city, we've seen some pretty inspirational results. Here are 5 of my favorite small apartments that prove when it comes to small-scale design, the Parisians know best.
