There are flats where you can sense that the owner has been able to express themselves fully, because it’s their own. That’s exactly what has happened in this 42sqm flat, completely redesigned by the designer Violetta Koltan for herself. She has done everything in it that her clients had refused. The result? A rich, colourful, lived-in interior, a world away from the bland, featureless…
In a studio, space is often a matter of just a few centimeters. The bed sometimes takes up half the room and makes it feel like there’s no other living area. However, a sofa bed is by no means the only option for creating a more spacious feel. There are much smarter solutions, and often much more attractive ones, that let you hide the bed while still maintaining a real living room space. Let’s…
Transforming a small, poorly laid-out space into a functional Parisian pied-à-terre: that was the challenge taken on by Little Worker, in collaboration with Studio Castille. Located not far from Rue des Martyrs, this 20sqm studio in Paris, situated in an old building, was in poor condition: nothing was straight, there was a leak in the bathroom, and the decor was frankly outdated. The owners,…
Are you wondering how to decorate a furnished apartment intended for rent? Should a landlord aim for neutral tones or try a bolder approach? Designer Nadezhda Tabakina took on this challenge in a small 45sqm apartment in Minsk. She transformed the space into a home with a distinct personality. Her client had previously entrusted her with decorating her country home. At that time, she had…
The owner of this small 40sqm apartment bought it brand-new. The original layout was narrow, with five doors all leading to the entryway. Not exactly what she wanted. And yet, designer Anna Shevchenko, from the studio 2312interiors, who was tasked with its layout and decoration, has turned it into a one-of-a-kind interior. A completely redesigned layout The original apartment suffered from a…
Designer Anastasia Serdyukova has succeeded in transforming this 21-square-meter studio, located in a modern building, into a space where nothing is missing and that’s full of personality. Her secret? A radical rethink of what to show and what to hide in such a small space. And a key decision: install the kitchen hidden behind graphic doors. When the kitchen disappears The apartment’s key…
Atlburo design studio took on the interior design of this small 35sqm one-bedroom apartment intended for rent. The professionals succeeded in making the most of the small space, where every design choice serves a clear purpose: using color to combat the cramped feeling, light to combat the darkness, and texture to combat the lack of depth. The terracotta kitchen as a starting point Atlburo…
22 square meters. For some, that’s the size of a large bedroom. And yet, designer Sergey Emikh has turned it into a full-fledged apartment, a 22sqm studio with four distinct zones, a proper sleeping area, a workspace, and even a home theater. All of this in a new building, and the least we can say is that there are plenty of ideas to steal. Exposed concrete: the choice that changes…
A former 34m2 unremarkable studio now reveals a well-thought-out interior following a meticulous renovation that maximizes space without sacrificing comfort. Transforming this compact apartment into a true two-room unit required a keen sense of spatial volume. In this apartment, every decision stemmed from a simple idea: to save space without compromising on comfort. The result is a bright,…
Perched on the edge of the Pantano de San Juan, a tree-lined artificial lake near Madrid, this 58sqm apartment could have retained its original 1980s look. However, Alberto Torres, a renowned Madrid-based designer, completely reimagined the space around a simple idea: bringing nature indoors. Exploring the space: green everywhere Every wall in this 58sqm apartment features the same…
