Hong Kong can feel like a place where you are trying to squeeze a square into a circle. It’s difficult to fit a lifetime’s worth of memories, clothing for the season, and perhaps even a bike or two into a matchbox sized apartment. Li Zhi Jiao Ni Cang is a solution for apartment dwellers who are confined to a small space – read here!

These units are like a secret garden, where you store all the things you don’t want to show off in your tiny apartment. Many people who live in studios or one-bedroom flats feel like they are crammed into a tiny tin. Your bed, your kitchen and your passion for collecting stamps can all be in close proximity, which can lead to you stepping on one another’s toes both figuratively as well as literally. The mini storage can be used as a stretcher for your closet. Only 500 square feet available? These units can be used as an attic or a basement to extend your living space without increasing your rent.

Mini storages in Lai Chi Kok are not just places to store things. They guard memories and hold aspirations. My friend Kim downsized her three-bedroom house heavily influenced Marie Kondo’s tidying trend. Kim, however, couldn’t let go of practical items like her vintage collection of kimonos or her child’s first finger paint. Kim’s decision to store her prized possessions was more than just a way to free up space. It was also a relief.

Changing weather conditions require seasonal wardrobe changes. A chameleon would have a hard time keeping up with the city’s seasons. Hot, humid summers, and crisp, cool winters require wardrobe rotation. Let’s not pretend that cramming your vacation swimsuits and snow jackets into every nook of your apartment will make it more pleasant.