5 Clever Small Loft Ideas
Crunched for space, the residents of these homes—mostly under 1,000 square feet—have the same ideas: look upward and compartmentalize. Lofted sleeping areas, closets, and reading nooks are among the smart space-saving solutions.
A Modern Loft with Character
Loft apartments always have a distinct feel. Their openness, combined with their usual amounts of streaming light, makes them instantly appealing for most urban dwellers. Who wouldn’t want more light and a sense of more space in what’s usually a more crowded area? But lofts can also feel a bit cookie cutter, especially when the original space has been mass-converted to support loft living. A dozen or more lofts with the same feel and layout can feel stifling. This loft, designed by Indot, takes the idea of a traditional loft and plays with it using geometry, color, and texture. Don’t think that lofts are just limited to red exposed brick and neutrally painted walls.
RMDM architects: 10 very high performance apartments – social housing, paris
image © cecile septet (all images courtesy of RMDM)
french firm RMDM architects have recently completed ’10 very high performance apartments’, a social housing building within the 18th arrondissement of paris, france. with the encompassing urban block undergoing transformation, this pair of structures offers a home to lower income residents while an outdoor area for repose creates a vegetated buffer zone between the building and densely developed district. an entry elevation clad with vertically sliding aluminum cassette panels in three tones of white to gray activate the facade projecting a structure which is entirely closed off from the surrounding environment or dynamically adjusts to the daily activity of dwellers. the hinges allow the shutters to be opened in diverse degrees, offering privacy and protection from solar gain.
a U-shaped plan wraps an open-air patio to benefit each of the units from natural daylight. living spaces are oriented to overlook the dynamic and communal spaces. two of the roof wings feature terraces while a row of inclined solar panels mirror the exterior’s aesthetic and support hot water production. (db)
db, lauren. “RMDM architects: 10 very high performance apartments – social housing, paris.” designboom. N.p., 16 Jul 2012. Web. 16 Jul. 2012. <http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/22427/rmdm-architects-social-housing-in-paris-10-very-high-performance-apartments.html>.
IKEA Small Spaces – Small ideas
- Making space to be together in a small apartment
- Building a walk-in closet in a small bedroom
- Transforming a small living room into a room for everyone
- Creating a small kitchen that can handle your biggest recipes
- Finding your own space in a shared space
- Squeezing a small laundry room into a small bathroom
a great example of how to decorate a small home with style
Welcome to an extremely well designed apartment with plenty of light and space. Featuring two rooms and a total living space of 54 square meters, this crib is a great example of how to decorate a small home with style. The apartment also has a large superb terrace of 58 square meters, a relaxation oasis with a wooden deck and plenty of room for outdoor furniture. Fascinating flower decoration make this place a fresh getaway and a perfect place to have friends over for a peaceful gathering. A hammock and decorative rock materials contribute to an original atmosphere. The living room is the core of the home, with plenty of seating space, a color palette based mainly on black and white and a lovely dining table. Large windows add a nice touch to the overall design of the apartment. Have a look and tell us what you think! (“Freshome – Interior Design, Decorating & Architecture Magazine”)
“Lovely Two Room Apartment with large Terrace and Inspiring Decors.” Freshome – Interior Design, Decorating & Architecture Magazine. 10 Aug 2011. Web. 11 Aug 2011. <http://freshome.com/2011/08/10/lovely-two-room-apartment-with-large-terrace-and-inspiring-decors/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FreshInspirationForYourHome+%28Fresh+Inspiration+for+Your+Home%29>.
Delightful Apartment That Bursts With Color and Energy
via Freshome – Interior Design, Decorating & Architecture MagazineThis lovely apartment is located in the Ostermalm area, Stockholm and has a total surface of 87 square meters. Situatedin a beautiful and well preserved turn of the century building, the crib is characterized by a mix of classic and modern features that blend perfectly. From the hallway one can step in an exclusive renovated kitchen with exit to a small balcony. Next to the kitchen there is a bedroom with large windows, sliding doors and wardrobes. The dining room has a charming fireplace and can accommodate a large group of guests. The living room is the focal point of the apartment and bursts with color and energy. Red can be found all around this delightful apartment, ensuring a fresh atmosphere and pleasantly contrasting the white walls and blue curtains. Have you ever thought such abundance of color could lead to a perfect harmony? (Lavinia)
Abandonados y en ruinas masia …
- via Nuevo Estilo
A RENOVATED FARMHOUSE BY EVA MARTINEZ / Vintage parts and industrial aesthetics are its strengths.
Una masÍa rehabilitada por eva martÍnez . (n.d.). Nuevo Estilo, Retrieved from http://www.nuevo-estilo.es/espacios/393/393_3_1.shtml
Small Floorspace Kids Rooms
Sergi Mengot, Barcelona based interior designer who specializes almost exclusively in designing beautiful small-floorspace kids rooms, uses a variety of combinations that make use of innovative kids room furniture and vertical space to magically add more space to crammed up rooms. Also to give the illusion of space the furniture is designed to hug the wall perimeters. (HD STAFF, 2010)
HD STAFF, . (2010, December 29). Small floorspace kids rooms [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.home-designing.com/2010/12/small-floorspace-kids-rooms?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+home-designing+%28Home+Design+Ideas%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail
Well Planned Small Apartment with an Inviting Interior Design
The small apartment that we would like to showcase in this post can be characterized by tastefulness, space and functionality, despite its modest size (40 square meters). It consists of one room and an alcove, plus bathroom. The living room is the core of this beautiful crib. The openness and direct contact with the kitchen makes this apartment the obvious place for entertaining and socializing. The wide windows ensure a proper amount of natural light which during day time is reflected by the white walls, creating the feeling of expansion. A charming wooden dining table and a home office were also well integrated in the living room. The alcove accommodates a large bed and three cabinets for storage above it. For a more secluded and private bed, a good idea would be placing a door between the sleeping area and living room. All in all, a charming small crib and a good source of inspiration when decorating. (Lavinia)
Lavinia, . Well planned small apartment with an inviting interior design [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://freshome.com/2011/02/22/well-planned-small-apartment-with-an-inviting-interior-design/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FreshInspirationForYourHome+%28Fresh+Inspiration+for+Your+Home%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail
