The Bae
In 2017, architect couple Alex Nielsen and Liz Walsh purchased a tiny 250 square-foot apartment in the hopes of rebranding it as the ultimate ‘micro-luxury’ home.
In 2017, architect couple Alex Nielsen and Liz Walsh purchased a tiny 250 square-foot apartment in the hopes of rebranding it as the ultimate ‘micro-luxury’ home. They achieved this small-space living dream of a space and aptly named it The Bae, as a nod to its views of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay where it resides. Rented out as an Airbnb, The Bae is the ideal example of how effective the concept of a ‘tiny house’ can be, and the space itself is a feast for the eyes for a whole range of reasons.
The most noteworthy feature is that the space is lined entirely in plywood, increasing its functionality, but also giving it a relaxed air that makes The Bae perfect for living and entertaining. Almost every section lies behind closed doors or can be folded up to add more space. And clever additions like installing skylights and extending the ceiling into the roof further accentuate the purpose of this space – to open up peoples’ eyes to the possibilities that lie within a small living area.
The architect owners were interested in the idea of The Bae project being a hidden world of sorts – that it wasn’t obvious upon first glance that this was an apartment and that you could simply fold away the domesticity of it unlike a usual home. Whereas most homes have multiple changes in texture for walls, ceilings, cabinetry and whatnot, The Bae follows the less is more philosophy and it just works. The kitchen is a utilitarian dream – made entirely of cement sheet – and the bathroom is a singular rich, mahogany-hued tile. A sleek Lindsey Wherrett basin in a luxe charcoal tone finishes off the space with its signature understated appeal.
