Sunday, September 30, 2012

A 30 sq m Apartment Design



Rent to Own: Here is another example of efficient use of space-this time in a 30 square meter apartment.

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Maff Apartment is a “bed & breakfast” located on the third floor in the attic of a private house in The Hague. The client and owner lives in the same building. A communal staircase provides access to the apartment, which functions autonomously from the rest of the building. The limited floor space of 30m² has been equipped with the following functions: a sleeping accommodation for 2 people a dining area for up to 4 people a kitchen a toilet a bathroom with shower an installations area various storage facilities. The goal of the design was to create a living environment that would be spacious despite the small volume, providing all the comforts belonging to luxurious contemporary lodging. In addition, Maff Apartment was to have a clear and strong identity to provide a sense of uniqueness for its users. 

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Modular Slot Sofa

from: http://www.homedit.com

Rent to Own: Modular furniture designs are everywhere out there. All are aimed at providing functionality in small spaces while maintaining their decorative value.


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Usually a sofa is just a sofa and nothing more. However, the creators of the Slot sofa managed to reinvent this term. They designed a piece of furniture that puts three items in one. The Slot Sofa has a compact and sleek design but it hides a secret. As its name suggests, it has a clever and modular design that allows it to blend a sofa, a coffee table and an ottoman, all in the same structure.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Small Space Solutions for Every Room (Part2)

from: http://www.bhg.com

Rent to Own: We showed you some design ideas for small rooms. Here is the continuation. There are definitely lots of ways to make a small room cozy, inviting and aesthetically pleasing


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Make Space in a Small Hallway
A little something in the entry creates a welcoming focal point for guests, but when you're squeezed for space, keep it lightweight visually by mounting a shallow shelf on the wall instead of filling the space with a more bulky table. This provides a surface for some flowers and a piece of propped art, creating a well-balanced display that doesn't eat up too much space. A slim-profile coat tree adds a bit of function.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Small Space Solutions for Every Room (Part I)

from: http://www.bhg.com

Rent to Own.ph: We cannot reiterate it enough, small is beautiful! Find out more stylish decorating tips for your small homes.


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Use Windows to Enlarge a Small Room
Windows can be a strong tool in visually enlarging a small room because your eye moves beyond the wall to the outdoor view and embraces it as part of your living space. Take advantage of this liberating effect by leaving windows bare, or dress windows with draperies that match the color of the walls to eliminate boundaries and open the space. For privacy, install simple shades or blinds that can be pulled out of the way during the day. In addition, to make windows seem taller, hang draperies just below the ceiling; to widen windows visually, extend draperies beyond the window frame.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Small Apartment, Huge Amounts of Storage

from: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com

Rent to Own.ph: Simple and clean lines with cleverly built-in storage walls is the secret to the appeal of this small apartment.


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Parasite Studio's appropriately named White Studio apartment is as crisp and clean as brand new linen sheets, with elements of neoplasticism's philosophy of reduction of both form and colour to the essentials. Partitions have been thoughtfully designed to open up to let in additional light into separated rooms, while other parts open to reveal a plethora of storage options, including dollops of colour inside niches that break up the monotone starkness of a predominately white interior...