The sky is the limit when tall ceilings meet compact floor plans. The homes featured in this post sacrificed some of their impressive height for the sake of gaining more usable square footage – and the results are pretty fun to admire. Many of these interiors take the traditional approach by placing a bedroom in . . .
Tag: small space
Colour-blocking: Creating room in small spaces
Small apartments offer a homely haven from the outside world – but also less space for decorative self-expression. Bedrooms, lounges, bathrooms and kitchens are not afforded the luxury of space to accentuate fixtures, features and panelling; it is here that crafty design innovations take centre stage. Clever colouring, supporting accents and mixed-purpose spaces are the . . .
Small Apartments That Go Big With Bold Decor Themes
Compact spaces are a satisfying source of challenge for interior designers. When you can practically see every room from any location in the home, it immediately becomes obvious why many small apartment residents opt for safe and neutral decor. The homes featured in this post take a daring approach – embracing bold color themes and . . .
Two Takes On The Same Super-Small Apartment
How many ways could you think to decorate the same 24 square meter apartment? Martin Architects set the stage with a tidy layout, and designer Landusheva Nastia took to the drawing board to explore a range of styles that would work well with the interior. The results are fun to see! The first interior employs . . .
Four Small Studios That Explore Fun and Whimsical Styles
Although minimalistic studio apartment styles might seem easier to coordinate, there’s limit to the creativity that a constricted space can inspire. Small spaces aren’t impossible to work with: in fact, having fewer options can help residents tailor their taste for an even more powerful impact. This post looks at four ultra-compact apartments and examines the . . .
5 Bedrooms That Look Upscale Despite Their Modest Size
Just because a space is small and modest doesn’t mean you can pack it in style. With small spaces it’s actually best to be very intentional with your design to not only maximize the space at hand, but determine where your eye falls in the room. Instead of focusing on the size, give the eye . . .
2 Well-Rounded Home Designs Under 600 Square Feet (Includes Layout)
Smaller apartments don’t have much room for decoration, so designers often look for functional objects that can lend their beauty to the living space. The two homes featured here fit all the necessities in their small floor plans and manage to incorporate plenty of decorative details at the same time. These compact apartments focus on . . .
4 Small Apartments Showcase The Flexibility Of Compact Design
Limitations can be a catalyst for creativity and innovation. These small apartments demonstrate a range of styles – one minimalist, one industrial, one artistic, and the other playful yet utilitarian. Some of these compact interior designs show another way to implement a “safe” design for restricted spaces while others challenge all of the preconceived rules. . . .
3 Small Spaces Packed With Big Style (Includes Floor Plans)
Just because your space isn’t big, doesn’t mean it can’t be packed with style. But having an eye for design and organization is a tricky skill to master. It’s a balance between both space and storage, and color and design. And what may be right for one space, isn’t necessarily the solution for another.So, take . . .
4 Charming Blue Accent Apartments With Compact Layouts
Choosing an accent color for a compact apartment is no easy task. It has to be a color you love, a shade with a little flexibility for future additions and embellishments, a tone that looks good in any room at any time of day. These four apartments show that a blue theme is a wonderfully . . .
2 Apartments Under 30 Square Metre – One Light, One Dark
Tiny apartments are among the most interesting homes to use for design inspiration – even if you’re working with a larger space, they’re a great way to plan compact layout ideas for smaller rooms or even specific-use spaces within a larger area. The two apartments featured in the following home tours are both under 30 . . .
A Pair Of Super Small Apartments With Dazzling Neon Accents
Vivid colors are an easy way to make an unforgettable impression within any interior. But using bold color schemes within a small space is a little more difficult – too much can overwhelm the eye and too little can make the theme look incidental. Add the extra challenge of coordinating bright accent colors across an . . .
4 Super Tiny Apartments Under 30 Square Meters [Includes Floor Plans]
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Small apartments present several unique structural limitations – lack of storage, insufficient lighting, and cramped floor plans are just a few of the most common restrictions. The four apartments highlighted in this post turn those obstacles into sure strengths. They each carve out their own distinctive styles, no doubt influenced by the requirements imposed by . . .
4 Inspiring Home Designs Under 300 Square Feet (With Floor Plans)
Are you looking for ways to make the most of your small floorplan? Each of these four homes occupies less than 300 square feet (27 square meters) but packs an incredible amount of personality, color, and inspiration into each space. You’ll see clever storage solutions and multipurpose furniture, smart organization tactics and plenty of must-try . . .
6 Beautiful Home Designs Under 30 Square Meters [With Floor Plans]
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Interior designers are well familiar with the paradox where space constraints actually enhance creativity by requiring an approach that breaks a problem down to its most basic parts. These 6 apartments make 30 square meters look comfortable rather than limited – every piece of furniture makes a big visual impact but leaves plenty of legroom, . . .
An Incredibly Compact House Under 40 Square Meters That Uses Natural Decor
Located in Taipei, Taiwan, this compact family home works with only 33 square meters of usable floor space, but it still retains a spacious aesthetic thanks to an innovative vertical approach to architecture. Folk Design implemented this creative home in response to the needs of a young family with a strong desire for simple and . . .
5 Small Studio Apartments With Beautiful Design
Studio apartments are notoriously difficult to decorate – especially within smaller layouts. The simplest approach is to create a coordinated style that extends throughout the entire home, but that option can restrict the creativity and expressive potential of the occupants. The other option is to create a different theme within each functional area, but this . . .
Amazingly Modular Small Family Apartment With Lots Of Playful Spaces
Ruetemple created this versatile home for a young family with two young children. As with anything involving energetic kids, creative thinking and smart planning were huge necessities rather than just a stylistic choice. While the bones of this small family home are rather ordinary, the architects at Ruetemple were able to accomplish amazing feats within . . .
Small Apartments With Cheerful Colorful Accents
Carefully scaled furniture and smart arrangement schemes are two well-known ways to deal with small floor plans. But color plays an important role in perceived spaciousness too! Using color everywhere can create a quirky and homey aesthetic, but in some cases, the visual busyness can make an already cramped space feel even smaller than it . . .
Small Home Designs Under 50 Square Meters
These homes make the most of their compact layouts – each one is smaller than 50 square meters in size, yet packs an abundance of unique personality. Whether you’re dreaming of a small home to call your own, or just want to make the most of what you already have, these spaces demonstrate how creative . . .
2 Small And Cute French Apartments Under 50 Square Meters Designed By Margaux Beja
There is a reason that so many of us look to French style for inspiration – from clothing to interiors to cuisine. The French way of life simply seems to take these things, the comforts in life, the moments of relaxation, the odd glass of wine or the shared smiles over an espresso, a bit . . .