Originally built in the 1930’s this tiny revamped apartment in Barcelona sits on top of a building that is a stone’s throw away from the coastline. Inside the apartment, it is white, brick and wood that dominate the setting as the Mezzanine House Refurbishment by Sergi Pons architects creates more space and visual lightness with innovative solutions. The apartment has just 60 square feet of space on the inside while the loft bedroom above adds additional room with ease. The mezzanine level makes most of the vertical space on offer with kitchen and dining area below.
White, wood and brick apartment in Barcelona
White and brick help create a backdrop that is neutral, simple and has plenty of textural contrast at the same time. Feeling monochromatic at times and yet creative, wood accents coupled with white are accentuated by décor and accessories in the same color palette. The apartment was designed for the use of a globe-trotting young Catalan who spends most of his time in Bali. This means emphasis was placed on making the apartment as uncomplicated as possible with focus being place on just the basics.
Space-savvy design of the apartment in Barcelona with mezzanine levelUpper level mezzanine of the small Barcelona apartmentView of the lower level living area from the mezzanine aboveWall painted in white along with ceiling beams and brick wall section for the small bedroomAll-white kitchen under the mezzanine level with wooden ceiling above
A tranquil sleeping area, flood of natural light and smart storage solutions put the final touches on an apartment that combines the past and the present in a seamless fashion. A tiny apartment that works wonders using limited resource! [Photography: Yago Partal]
Bar stools in wood and white complement the overall appeal of the kitchenBeautiful pendants in white add to the color scheme of the apartmentFloor plan of the tiny Mezzanine home in Barcelona revamped for modern livingSectional view of Mezzanine House Refurbishment in Barcelona
New Zealand is a country where the landscape around the house steals the show more often than not. But the Wanaka House designed by Three Sixty Architectu manages to holds its own with a design that includes a couple of gable roofs and an interior that puts the focus firmly on the view outside. The house is draped in smoked carbon stained timber with corten steel panels making it a unique and elegant structure with durability. Thermomass panels around the house improve insulation and ensure that the interior remains warm even during winter months that are rough in this region of the world.
Thermomass panels, Corten steel and smoked carbon stained timber exterior of the New Zealand house
Living and dining areas of the house share a double-sided fireplace while the open plan living area flows into the landscape outside. Décor inside the house is simple and minimal with gray, white and wood shaping almost the entire house. A glass link connects one wing of the house with the other and transition between different spaces is all too seamless. Photovoltaic panels, geothermal energy and other sustainable sources power a home that feels organic, smart and inviting across all seasons. [Photography: Simon Devitt]
Sustainable house in New Zealand with glass walls and gabled roofBeautiful landscape outside the home becomes a part of the interiorBookshelves anchor the living room while adding color and accent featuresCentral courtyard of the house with a comfortable sitting areaGray interior of the kitchen with gabled roof and glass walls that bring light inside
A combined inslab heating and hot water heat pump system are powered by 5kWh of discretely placed photovoltaic panels. Appropriate use and positioning of Thermomass concrete, and large glazed openings allow for natural heating and cooling as much as possible, allowing the house to run at a very low cost.
Open design of the house connected to the landscape outsideOpen plan living area of the house with dining room and kitchen next to itOutdoor spaces around the Wanaka HouseOversized pendants in black accentuate the gabled roof of the houseSeries of floor-to-ceiling glass panels connect the interior with the world outsideFloor plan of Wanaka House in New Zealand
We always harp on and on about how every square inch matters. This is ever truer in the case of small apartments and urban homes where even the tiniest space matters a whole lot. This is why we are big fans of space-saving solutions that offer maximum in terms of efficiency. Today we move into the bedroom and take a look at how tiny closets can completely alter these modern spaces. Small closets can I various sizes and forms. Some are found within the confines of small wardrobes that have been revamped while others are standalone units that make a big difference while maximizing tiny corners.
More extensive closet where you can find space for your entire wardrobe [From: Neat Method San Diego]
The best small closet ideas work with limited space and ensure that you have ample display and storage area for your entire wardrobe collection. Some have an open design as they connect the bathroom with the bedroom while other feel much more confined and yet equally elegant. Innovative, space-conscious and stylish, this is a look at closets that make you mornings whole lot more organized.
Create Your Own Custom Solutions
The small closet can be put pretty much anywhere in the bedroom and this means you can turn to custom solutions that work specifically for your bedroom. Modular units and custom cabinets can be used to shape a closet that exactly meets your needs. You can take it a step further with adaptable units that can be brought in and moved out whenever necessary. These custom units also allow you to create spatial solutions that are unique and feel different from the mundane bedroom closets that are all too sterile.
Modular closet solutions for those who wish to maximize space [From: ClosetMaid]Simple and small closet is a showstopperSmall closet idea for the bedroom with limited shelf space [From: Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör]Using curtains instead of doors for the tiny closet saves ample space [From: Kelly Peloza Photo]Using the small niche next to the bedroom as a closet [From: Hopfab]Beautiful blue closet in the bedroom adds color to a neutral settingEven the tiniest space next to the bedroom can be turned into a closetGender-neutral closet with a simple design in wood [From: Elle Cherie Inspired Interiors]
Maximizing Space with Ease
There are many different ways in which you can make the most of limited room in the small closet. A credenza in the corner of a narrow walk-in closet, a few shelves on the upper level of the closet, curtains that replace traditional doors or drawers that disappear when not in use – space can be found using a multitude of solutions. Part of it is about de-cluttering the closet and only owning a collection that is essential. Lighting that is even and bright, a few mirrored finishes and a light color scheme help in creating the perfect tiny closet that feels larger than it really is.
Lighting makes a big difference in the tiny bedroom closet [From: SGDI – Sarah Gallop Design]Making most of the small closet in a modern fashionNarrow and small closet organization ideaNeat organization of clothes, footwear and accessories in the small closet [From: Wood Customs]Turning the small closet into smart and organized space in the nurseryWooden shelves for the small closet in white brings warmth and freshness [From: Paul Langston Interiors]Bluish-gray and wood used in the small and spacious closetCloset of the attic bedroom with space-savvy design and smart design [From: Andrea Gary/Queen of Kerfuffle]Gray closet in the bedroom is a trendy choice
Standalone and Smart Closets
Not a fan of the dedicated closet in the bedroom? Maybe you just do not have the budget or the space for a closet in the bedroom. Standalone units come to your rescue here. Some of these are DIY projects that can be made at home over the course of a weekend. Others are dashing and ergonomic units on wheels from which one can hang their entire wardrobe with ease. Couple the hanging bar with floating shelves in wood, a couple of modular, wall-mounted cabinets and stands to create a smart closet-styled look. Even coat racks and cabinets can be thrown into the mix for the right look.
Standalone storage unit on wheels offers ample space for your budding wardrobe collection [From: Royal Design]Use wall hooks instead of a traditional standalone unit to save space [From: Nadja Endler]Using floating wooden shelves and wooden rods to create a closet space in the bedroomWallpaper in the backdrop adds color to the standalone closet unit [From: Mia Mortensen Photography]Corner closet idea with minimal modern design [From: arnouva elanández]Hanging rod adds additional storage space to the bedroom [From: Katleen Roggeman]Loft bed with space underneath used as closet that has simple rod to hang clothes [From: INT2 architecture]
The Holiday Season means different things for different folk. Some like to relax, send more time at home with family and friends and would not want to generally move too far away from their couch. Others might prefer a lovely holiday that takes away from all the rush and gives them a well-deserved break from urban rush. Then there are those who wish to utilize that extra time on hand and give their home a quick makeover and a look that is trendy and in! If you are a design aficionado looking for inspiration to transform your kitchen this Holiday Season, then we have the perfect set of ideas for you. This is a trip through the trendiest kitchen color schemes that are set to hold sway as we move into new year.
Eye-catching island brings blue to this lovely white kitchen [From: Kaplan Architects]
The kitchen color schemes that we showcase today are easy to adopt and you can turn any kitchen with a neutral backdrop into one of these gorgeous spaces. It is easy to see the charm of these kitchens in the winter months ahead as they feel easy on the eyes, bright and cheerful. You can pick from inspirations that include brilliant blues, smart grays or even warmth of wood. This is a journey through 20 such dashing kitchens –
White and Gray in the Kitchen
We promised you kitchen color schemes that are easy to try out and trendy as well and we start with a perpetual winner that just does not seem to go away. Gray is the hottest neutral right now and that has been the case for several years now. Yes, its power seems to be waning just a bit. But it still beats every other neutral hue by a mile and combining darker shades of gray with white is the best color scheme in the modern, contemporary kitchen at the moment. Try out bluish-gray for the kitchen cabinets or use the color to create a cool accent wall or backsplash.
Smart and stylish modern attic kitchen in gray and white with a hint of woodSophisticated contemporary kitchen in white, wood and gray [From: Leicht Westchester-Greenwich]White tiled backsplash in the gorgeous gray kitchen stands out visuallyBeautiful gray kitchen island brings contrast to the monochromatic spaceElegant and exquisite modern kitchen in white and gray
Neutral Backdrop with a Hint of Color
If you have a neutral backdrop in the kitchen, then an easy way to bring freshness to that space is by adding accent colors that are seasonal. This can come in the form of fresh flowers on the kitchen counter, kitchenware or even the backsplash, if you are in the mood for a bolder and more extensive makeover. Painting the kitchen cabinets allows you to give a bit more color to the kitchen while appliances in matching hues can also bring a dash of color to a kitchen that is otherwise monochromatic.
Perfect and understated way to add color to the small neutral kitchenSubtle use of green and yellow in the white kitchen with ample natural lightAn accent island in bluish-gray for the transitional kitchen in white and grayIt is the rug that adds hint of color to the small kitchen in white
An Overload of Wood
The wood and white kitchen is undoubtedly the most popular in 2019 in terms of color schemes and embracing it is all too easy. If you have an overload of white in the kitchen, balance it by adding a bit more wood using the cabinets or a backsplash. Everything from window frames to ceiling beams in wood can be a part of the overall narrative in here. Serene, adaptive and welcoming, this is a color scheme that you will absolutely love!
Using the dining table and credenza to add woodsy element to the kitchen in whiteWeathered wooden beams bring a unique character to the kitchen in whiteWood and white kitchen with marble countertops adds sophistication to the settingBalanced use of white and wood in the small kitchenCreate a lovely home draped in white and wood
Finding Space for Blue
Much like gray and far more perennial in its popularity, blue in the kitchen that comes to your rescue every single time. Couple it with white or even other bright colors for a kitchen that is trendy and timeless. Blue and white is a color scheme that is perfect for modern, Scandinavian, beach style and even shabby chic look in the kitchen. Once again, it is a combination of white backdrop and blue cabinets or kitchen island is one that is often the preferred choice. And if you have a dining space in the kitchen, then it is even more apt for the festive parties that await us in the next few months.
Try out teal instead of blue for an even more attractive kitchen this winterUpper cabinets in the kitchen add blue to the small kitchen in whiteGrayish-blue coupled with white is a trendy choice in the kitchenInnovative use of blue and white in the contemporary kitchen [From: Divine Design+Build]Tiny kitchen in white with beautiful dark blue-tiled backsplash
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