Whether it is a matter of budgeting in an expensive urban market or a purposeful lifestyle choice for those minimalists who want to eliminate clutter, living in small spaces is an increasingly popular option. Just in the last few weeks, this blog has featured posts on super small homes, tiny spaces with open floor plans, and apartments measuring less than 40 square meters. Here again we go inside three urban apartments that offer all the amenities and comforts of much larger spaces. The designers featured here have been careful to choose only those elements that make the space either beautiful or functional, and in many cases, both.