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A 470-square-foot New York City apartment with furniture that descends from the ceiling shows what the future of tiny living may look like

Frank OlitoMay 13, 2021, 19:23 IST

The bed and storage bins descend from the ceiling in this apartment.Frank Olito/ Insider

The $2,662-per-month Bumblebee apartment in New York City has furniture stored in the ceiling.
The studio space can be transformed into a bedroom or a walk-in closet.
Sankarshan Murthy, the designer of the space, said this will be the future of minimalistic living.

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In upper Manhattan, there's a unique studio apartment for rent.

The Smile and Bumblebee studio is located in upper Manhattan. Google Maps

When you first enter the space, the studio seems like a typical city apartment.

The Bumblebee studio apartment. Frank Olito/ Insider

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But with the touch of a button, a queen-size bed descends from the ceiling.

The bed drops from the ceiling. Frank Olito/ Insider

In addition to the bed, there are six storage containers that drop from the ceiling.

Six storage bins descend from the ceiling. Frank Olito/ Insider

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At night, the bed can be fully brought down to create a bedroom.

The living room becomes the bedroom. Frank Olito/ Insider

If all the storage bins are brought down, the space transforms into a walk-in closet.

The living room also transforms into a walk-in closet. Frank Olito/ Insider

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An app helps to transform the space - it can also remind you where you've stored certain belongings.

An app controls the entire system. Frank Olito/ Insider

Beyond the Bumblebee technology, the apartment also has a kitchen with stainless-steel appliances.

The kitchen. Frank Olito/ Insider

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A large bathroom is also included in the 470 square feet.

The bathroom. Frank Olito/ Insider

The Bumblebee is located at The Smile, which has a pool, a fitness center, and a spa.

The Smile. Frank Olito/ Insider

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Murthy calls this apartment the future of minimalistic living.

The bed and nightstand help save space. Frank Olito/ Insider

With five Bumblebee studio apartments at The Smile available for rent, Murthy hopes to revolutionize tiny living.

The Bumblebee studio apartment. Frank Olito/ Insider

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