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Tiny lounges for single-person households

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Apr 18, 2026
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ANY more than three or four people and it would be pretty unbearable.

But a lounge (or living room) of circa 4m by 3.2m can pretty much suffice for a single person and two or three guests.

Especially if the room is dual aspect, with a focal point, which could be a TV but could just as easily be an inglenook fireplace that’s around 170cm wide.

You can get t…

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