Small apartments can quickly feel very cramped, but good design and some out of the box thinking can go a long way to fixing that. A great example of just how well is this Taipei, Taiwan apartment. Originally little more than a room, it was transformed into an open, cozy home for two by the firm A Lentil Design.
The apartment measures just 355 sq ft (33 sq m) and the first thing they took care of was knocking down some walls, to make it as open as possible. The next step was adding a loft, which houses the bedroom and really frees up the lower level space, while offering some privacy. The small apartment had two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. They redesigned this by knocking down one of the bedroom’s walls to make a larger living room. The kitchen is located on one side of the living room, and is also an open space with an island that can be used as a dining space or a working area.
In the loft, the bed is placed atop a raised platform, which has drawers hidden underneath it for some extra storage. There is also enough room in the loft for a small sitting area, while the view of the surrounding cityscape is stunning. The loft is accessible via a staircase that serves a number of other functions as well. Apart from the usual storage space built into it, the staircase also serves as a separation between the entryway and the rest of the apartment. It also leads to a second loft which could be converted into a child’s bedroom if needed. For now, the occupants use it as a storage space. The bed itself rests atop an elevated platform and has drawers hidden underneath it for some extra storage. The apartment also features large windows, which let in plenty of natural light and make it appear much more spacious, while also aiding ventilation.
This is another great example of just how little is required to turn a tiny, cramped, old-style apartment into a cozy, modern home.
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