Not Just for Kids: 7 Space-Saving (& Adult-Sized) Loft Beds

By: http://www.renttoown.ph
From: http://dornob.com

Hoover: Here are some loft -bed ideas for small spaces.




Adults sometimes have trouble with the associations a bunk bed conjures to mind. Lofting full-sized beds may be the best-kept secretwhen it comes to bedroom layouts: they can make room for entire desks or dressers below and represent a far cheaper alternative to moving apartments when you run out of space.



Consider, for example, these stand-alone ideas and built-in solutions from via Remodelista. Minimalist metal ladders and railings can make a lofted sleeping area feel much less childish, while decorative touches can integrate an elevated portion of a bedroom without rendering it visually detached from core themes of material, color or decor.



Of course, building out an entire section of a room is not a simple do-it-yourself project. There are other prefab solutions available, likeceiling-suspended beds that hang from heavy-duty supports tied in above (and reinforced by structural connections along adjacent walls.



For the truly space-poor apartment, the sides of a room may be close enough to warrant stretching something between opposite walls and either tying into hidden studs or building a second layer of support on the outside of a drywall-finished and painted surface.



Just think about it for a moment: beds take up the same amount of space regardless of the size of your dwelling. Thus, the smaller your habitat the more area they displace. Recapturing that lost square footage can be well worth the time, effort and/or up-front costs of buying and installing a loft-bed solution.

Compact Toilet Designs

By: http://www.renttoown.ph
From: http://www.lyring.com

Hoover: Trendy and space saving, this compact toilet design is especially suited for small condos and apartments.









These compact bathroom designs by Hatria are big on luxuries. Check out these G-Full based ideas and solutions by the Italian bathroom brand, made with the compact space in mind. Each element works with the others, both aesthetically and functionally speaking. Two modular benches mean you can position them to fit your space: place them in a linear fashion, or in an L shape in the corner. One wall-mounted “floating” bench incorporates a washbasin or two and countertop, while the other features a ceramic toilet and bidet, topped by a lid that, when not in use, creates additional seating. Underneath, this bathroom line also includes a built-in storage shelf for towels, toiletries and tissues.

Small Cool Condo

By: http://www.renttoown.ph
From: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com and http://www.littlediggs.com


Hoover: This apartment on the US East Coast was one of the entries on Apartment Therapy's Small Cool 2008 Contest. Read on and find out how the couple made their 46 sq m home one of the coolest places to live in.

Name: Tony & Hilary
Location: Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY
Size: 460 sf
Rent/Own: Rent

Living small forces you to live and think creatively. We moved to this apartment from an 800 square foot apartment and had to think very carefully about what we can and can't live without...





What is the advantage of SMALL?
For instance, if we buy a new pair of shoes, an old pair needs to be tossed. We also love that by living small in an urban center, we're placing less of a demand on natural resources - it's a significantly smaller space to heat and cool and we don't need a car to get around. We also like the idea of creating modular, mobile pieces that can move with us. This way we won't end up throwing out a custom design solution once we decide to move to another apartment.







What's your favorite resource for your home?
Craig's List is where we've found our vintage furniture, Ikea for unobtrusive basics, Muji for office supplies and our family and friends for basic hand-me-downs and decorative items. The two dressers were found by Tony's grandfather in an old rental unit. The hardware store/lumber yard has to be the best resource. Hilary made the cube bookshelves, coffee table and side tables from MDF and particle board (very cheap). We designed the loft ourselves and hired a furniture designer to build it for us from birch plywood.







What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home?
We love the high ceilings, natural light and our live/work loft. We have space for our closet, media and book storage, a home office and entertainment center before we even get to the bed. At the top of the loft, we have a queen size bed, enough space left to sit up comfortably in bed and more storage for our linens in the headboard. All of our furniture is made to move easily since we're still renting. The loft is like a big piece of furniture, but comes apart so when we move, it can move with us and change to fit in a new space. Living here as a couple with a cat, we have enough space to store everything we need without sacrificing comfort.

Soda Bottle Self Watering Plant Container

from: http://www.youtube.com


This self-watering plant container system is easy to do. Use empty plastic bottles, plant your herbs and start a small vegetable garden right on your small terraces and balconies. This is also a good way to start the kids into home gardening!
Watch it here:

Tree Cabin Features Rooftop Deck & Top-Down Entry

by: Rent To Own
from: http://www.dornob.com

Hoover: There is a growing trend for compact, livable tree houses and hotels in various parts of the world.



This latest lofted tree hotel room in Sweden seems to shoot through its forest surroundings – a suspended steel bullet in the sky.




The means of support are attached at the top, with the cabin hanging from tree-connected steel beams. Likewise, an upper bridge leads to an entryway on the same level as the roof deck, with occupied spaces sitting below.



Inside, the living room faces a fantastic view down the steep slope and up the next rise, while the bedroom behind likewise looks out on the forest surroundings but without being visible from the ground below. Long windows along each side provide nearly 360-degree perspectives on what lies on all sides.



With little space there is insight is naturally given over toe must-have functions and a modest community space – the roof-topping terrace provides supplemental square footage for outdoor dining and stargazing on a nice night.