A small family house is a compact apartment in an apartment building, designed for small families or individual residents. A small family apartment assumes the presence of its own kitchen, bathroom (often combined), and living room. The area of ​​such apartments is small and ranges from 18 to 40 square meters, which directly affects their affordability.

Characteristic features:

  • A living room from 11 to 20 m², which serves as a living room and bedroom.
  • Kitchen (3–5 m²) with a separate entrance, sometimes combined with a hallway.
  • A bathroom, most often combined with a bath or shower.
  • A hallway for storing clothes and shoes.

Differences from other types of housing:

  • Studio apartment. In studio apartments, the kitchen is usually combined with the living area, and the bathroom can be shared by several apartments. In a small family apartment, the kitchen and bathroom are separate rooms. 
  • One-room apartment. Standard one-room flats have a larger area and more spacious rooms. Small family apartments, on the contrary, are designed for minimal comfort in a small area.