When it comes to small apartment design, many people may not consider space effect as the top priority of design.
In a limited space area, an overly complex design will not only take up space, but also increase the complexity of the space. Therefore, as a rule, small apartment designs are more focused on practicality and functionality.
However, that doesn't mean that a small apartment can't have a great effect. Sometimes, simple processing can make a space look great. The case shared in this issue is a typical representative, although it is only 50 square meters, the whole space exudes an elegance that cannot be hidden, it is really ** and fresh.
This case is an old house that is more than 20 years old, with a typical long and narrow structure, and the current owner lives alone. In terms of the demand for space, in addition to the need for sufficient storage space, the homeowner also wants the whole space to have a sense of quality, but does not like to be too complicated design.
Therefore, in the design of the whole space, the tone of simplicity is maintained. However, simplicity doesn't mean it's any less, on the contrary, it's even more eye-catching than a show room.
After considering the wall structure of the interior and the characteristics of the old house, the second renovation basically retained the original structure, and the only change was to change the original two-bedroom apartment to a one-bedroom apartment, which is more in line with the lifestyle of the owner.
The actual situation of the specific changes can be slowly analyzed below.
The space before the renovation was in line with the decoration characteristics of more than 20 years ago, and due to the extensive use of wood elements, the well-lit space has become a bit oppressive. Therefore, in the secondary transformation, how to restore the lighting environment of the space has become the top priority.
Warm white walls, wood-coloured floors and plenty of plaster accents set the tone for French elegance as soon as you enter.
The entrance hall and the entrance of the dry area are arched, which is not only visually symmetrical and neat, but also improves the sense of ritual in the space after entering the house.
In view of the fact that there is no suitable shoe cabinet location in the entrance area, a group of storage cabinets to the top is designed, and the cabinet door is installed with a mirror, which not only solves the storage needs of the house, but also improves the function of entering the house with a flexible shoe changing stool. The shelf on the right side of the entrance door provides storage and has a good decorative effect.
The dining room was converted into a dining room on the basis of retaining one bedroom. A small round table and two wooden dining chairs are both light and elegant. The full-wall locker design provides unbeatable storage capacity.
The middle of the cabinet is hollowed out, and the door is handled without a handle, which shows a minimalist style while weakening the sense of heaviness. After the original master bedroom was converted into a living room, the partition glass window in the middle was also removed, making the space more transparent and bright, and strengthening the interactive nature of the space. The floor is paved with a fishbone shape to increase the visual extension.
The living room abandons the traditional chandelier and is illuminated by two sets of track lights, which strengthens the atmosphere of the space and reduces the complexity of the lamps. In order to improve the transparency of the space, the low wall between the balcony and the living room was removed to maximize the amount of natural light.
The entrance of the door opening adopts an arched design, which echoes the entrance to the house. The plaster lines are used again for the sofa wall, echoing the plaster lines on the top surface, strengthening the sense of hierarchy and adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to the space. The perspective of the living room looking at the dining room shows a fresh tone, and the simple and neat space layout makes the 50-square-meter apartment not cramped, but spacious and quality.
The master bedroom is dominated by a small room on the north side, which is both gentle and bright. White cotton and apricot bedding are matched, exuding a ** and elegant atmosphere.
Due to the small space, the dining room already has a set of powerful storage cabinets, and the wardrobe design is abandoned in the room to maximize the comfort of the space.
The kitchen is in pure gray and white tones, which looks neat and textured.
By incorporating the balcony into the interior, the cabinet area was extended, which solved the space needs of the washing machine.
The bathroom is designed to separate dry and wet on the original basis, which optimizes the use of space and cleanliness.
Overall, the biggest highlight of the whole case is the warm white tone of the space.
Although the hard installation is simple, it has good durability. Therefore, if you like this style, you can learn from it, and you won't get tired of staying for a long time.