India, Aug. 29 -- Living in a tiny home often means compromising on comfort, storage and privacy. But one 19-square-metre Japanese house proves that a small footprint does not necessarily have to feel cramped. Designed on a plot of roughly 30 square metres, the compact home is occupied by a couple and uses open spaces, clever storage and a strong connection with the outdoors to make the most of every inch.

Travel vlogger Tokyo Lens took viewers inside the unusually designed home in his YouTube video, highlighting how its thoughtful layout allows the couple to live comfortably despite its tiny size. (Also read: Step inside Sabyasachi's New Delhi store designed as a living museum with 300 artworks, antique carpets and Bengal tram )

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