Photograph by Marie-Pierre Morel, courtesy of Marianne Evennou

Fun-size candy bars, teacup poodles, tiny sunglasses--our collective obsession with all things miniature has even permeated our living spaces. Here are 9 spaces from our archives that typify small-space ingenuity.

Photo by Marie-Pierre Morel

1. This Parisian pied á terre is only 275 square feet.

Photo by Marie-Pierre Morel

2. Built-in cabinetry helps make the most of this tiny London apartment.

Photo by Mariell Lind Hansen, courtesy of Emil Eve

Photo by Kate Sears

3. Bookshelves, rolling carts, and shelving all cleverly store items in this 700 square-foot NYC home.

Photo by Bethany Nauert and Lauren Moore, courtesy of Paige Geffen

4. Despite its minute size, this Los Angeles home manages to be airy and efficient.

Photo by Alan Tansey, courtesy of Studio Ames

5. A precise approach to space, light, and lines helps this NYC apartment make the most of its footprint.

Photo by Matthew Williams

6. The owners of this small Brooklyn apartment take a strict approach to decorating.

Photo by Say!Cheese, courtesy of Phoebe Sayswow

7. High ceilings allowed architect firm Phoebe Sayswow to transform this Taipei apartment into a multi-level space.

Photo by Eric Petschek

8. This NYC apartment was revamped to add in natural light.

Photo by Tess Kelly, courtesy of Tsai Design

9. Clever built-ins elevate this 377 square-foot apartment.