Small studios and apartments … solutions to housing in the shadow of high prices

With the great high prices in Beirut rental prices and some crowded areas, the Lebanese began looking for practical solutions to secure places of housing at acceptable prices.
The wide apartment is no longer a dream that is easy to get, so a new orientation appeared towards the studios, and even small apartments, and until they reached the “Fawiya” for students, and families are taking it as a residence for them. The studios, which often do not exceed 20 to 35 square meters, have become a realistic choice for young people and small families, especially near the city center or universities. Despite the narrow space, its residents were created in converting it into practical and comfortable homes, using innovative solutions for storage and furniture arrangement. As for “Foy”, it has turned from just a place for students to live into temporary housing units, equipped with some basics such as a small kitchen and a separate bathroom sometimes. Many families or employees who live alone have found an opportunity to secure analgesic within their limited budget, away from the high rents of traditional apartments. But the challenges exist: narrow spaces reduce privacy, and receiving guests becomes difficult, and sometimes there are problems with ventilation or sunlight. For this, creativity in the arrangement of furniture and the exploitation of each angle has become necessary for a comfortable daily life. Most of his customers ask him for small apartments, the most important condition is that the price is relatively acceptable, knowing that the family sometimes consists of 4 individuals. With all of this, the Lebanese people again prove their ability to adapt, creating practical solutions that make small spaces places of daily life, despite all the challenges.