Small spaces are perfect for many different applications. While a tiny apartment is a natural choice for a bachelor, it may be surprising just how well a young family can fit snugly into a home that measures less than 50 square meters. The apartments in this post all come in under 50 square meters (538 square feet) but still manage to include all the necessary features and do so in stylish and creative ways. Take a look and see how these disparate people manage to live comfortably with a little bit less in terms of space and a little bit more in terms of style.
The first studio apartment is located in the Russian city of Surgat and is home to a young family. The apartment measures 46 square meters (495 square feet) and does an excellent job of celebrating this family's love for creativity and art. Though the kitchen and living room are directly adjacent, a pretty and creative room divider helps to separate the space without cutting anything off or interrupting the flow. The Mondrian-inspired accent wall actually manages to camouflage the television, while bringing a lot of color to the home.
A bed for the parents and a crib are snugly packed into the tiny bedroom. It may not be a long term solution for a growing child, but it is perfect for the intimate and brief span of childhood.
The designer even manages to incorporate a home office space, where natural light floods in and a cozy desk nook is free from distraction or clutter.
The second home, from designer Alexey Stepanov, is an open floorplan apartment in the city of Dnepropetrovsk, designed for a young, active couple. The kitchen is actually quite spacious for an apartment of just 48 square meters (516 square feet) and is situated directly behind a compact living room that still includes all the necessary comforts. A countertop functions as a cooking prep area as well as a dining space while a small gray sofa is just enough for a pair of lovebirds.
The oversized aquarium is an important piece of this design, reflecting the personalities and preferences of the home's inhabitants while bringing movement and color to the space.
In the bedroom, storage is key. With shelving built into the custom bed frame as well as tall bookshelves and a long narrow console under the television, there are plenty of places to hide away those daily accessories that don't need to be on display.
The final space is a minimalist apartment designed for a bachelor with unique specifications. According to the designers, one of the most interesting options given by the occupant was that there was no need for a traditional television and sofa setup, which opened up the possibilities in this tiny space. Instead, the sofa and seating area arrange in an open way, looking out onto the dining area and kitchen instead of closed off at a wall.
The bed is tucked away in one corner, removed enough so as to still feel private even when guests are over. The ceiling is another interesting feature of this particular design, since the designers used different textures and fixtures actually serve to divide the space without any additional walls or separators.
The swing arm wall lamp you see here is the Flos Mod 265.
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