It is in the lovely natural setting of Gwynedd Valley that one finds the gorgeous Meadows House – a residence that surrounded by ample greenery and overlooks a meadow and a gentle stream. The house has been carefully renovated by Krieger Architects with a new rear extension that becomes the heart and soul of the revamped interior. Elegantly combining the old with the new, the addition contains a modern kitchen, family area and dining space on the lower level with a bedroom on the upper floor. With high vaulted ceilings in wood and modern white finishes all around, each of these novel spaces embraces a trendy wood and white color scheme.

Renovated and revamped Meadows House in Gwynedd Valley combined modernity with old world charm

Apart from the kitchen and social zone in the rear, the house also acquired a brand new rear entry that features a traditional mudroom complete with cubbies and other storage options. A revamp of existing rooms and repositioning of areas like the laundry room opened up space inside the house and allowed for a more functional floor plan. The small garage next to the house has been transformed into an additional bedroom suite complete with all the necessary amenities.

A touch of the timeless and contemporary ergonomics turns the classic Meadow House into a dream home for the modern family. [Photography: Jeffrey Totaro]

Double height vaulted ceiling gives the modern family room with ample natural light an even more spacious vibe

Gorgeous and spacious new modern kitchen of the house with a cozy family area next to it

New rear addition and extension of the home along with a garage turned into additional bedroom

Renovated rear entry of the house leading to the laundry space

The addition’s two-story section contains the kitchen and a new upstairs bedroom. The kitchen is open to the family room, with its soaring ceiling and wrap-around large windows providing spaciousness and light. The family can enjoy views of the meadow and woods from various seating or dining areas. A fireplace with Mercer tile surround makes a cozy focal point.

Tall rear addition of the home contains the new kitchen and the family social area

Turning the garage into a charming and relaxing additional living space and garage

Bathroom along with bedroom in the revamped garage is much more accessible

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18 square meters of space – that is just about 190 square feet of interior and for most of us that definitely is not enough for a comfortable home. But this tiny apartment in Lyon makes it all work beautifully with an interior that feels relaxing, charming and is just perfect for a couple starting out in big city. The apartment was chiseled out of a larger 60-square foot apartment in the building and the most eye-catching feature in here is undoubtedly the bright yellow couch in the living space. A small partition with wooden beams delineates the living area from the space-savvy, single wall kitchen and dining area behind it.

Small 18 square meter studio apartment in Lyon created from a larger 60 sqm apartment

As is apparent by the size of the apartment, there is not too much to work with in here and the kitchen turns to wall-mounted cabinets to make the most of the vertical space on offer. White and wood are the only two colors in here apart from the bold splash of yellow and the little blue accents spread out in the bedroom and the bathrooms. Despite the renovation, the original parquet flooring and the old fireplace have been preserved and restored to create a beautiful fusion of the old and the new.

Small dining area for three inside the compact kitchen area

Sunny and stylish yellow colorful sofa for the tiny modern living room

Tiny kitchen and dining area of the home with original parquet flooring intact

Compact and modern bathroom in blue and white

The flood of natural light in the living room also improves the ambiance inside significantly and makes sure that you do not feel claustrophobic. Even in the tiny dining area, an open floating shelf above provides additional storage space even as it acts as a decorative element. This is an apartment where there is absolutely no room for excesses and every single element has been carefully placed to reduce visual fragmentation of space without sacrificing the subtle modern Scandinavian style in every room.

Dashing and space-savvy cabinets for the tiny modern kitchen

Floor plan for the small studio apartment that is just 18 square meters in size

Look at the small apartment before the completion of the modern, space-savvy renovation

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Modern apartments are all about space-savvy design. This is accomplished in a variety of ways – from space-saving décor and floating storage shelves to modular furniture and a general ambiance that feels airy. This modest apartment in Taipei by Life Creator Design takes an approach of ‘sophisticated minimalism’ with a refurbishment that focuses on creating a visually spacious and cheerful interior. The first thing you notice inside the apartment is the ample natural light brought into the living room by the windows and the lack of large internal partitions. An open plan living area, dining and kitchen ensure that there is no wastage of space.

Modern living area and dining space of the small apartment in Taipei with a space-savvy design

Floor plan inside the apartment is largely neutral with wooden floors and a backdrop in white setting the tone everything else. Gorgeous LED strip lighting above the TV wall accentuates it in a subtle fashion with a modern couch in gray and a small sofa in blue setting up the living area. Behind it lies the dining area with a couple of pendants above and a single-wall kitchen next to it rounds up the area. The presence of gray along with light blue accents in each room ensures that the color palette remains constant in every room.

Contemporary refurbishment of small apartment in Taipei with a neutral backdrop and wooden flooring

Single-wall kitchen of the contemporary apartment in Taipei with small dining area next to it

Small couch for two in blue adds color and contrast to an otherwise neutral setting

Minimal modern decor coupled with natural lighting gives the apartment a relaxing, spacious visual appeal

Snazzy and stylish LED lighting illuminates the accent wall in the living space beautifully

Transition from the living area to the bedroom is seamless

In the small bedroom, a warm yellow accent wall makes a style statement with sliding frosted glass doors for the wardrobe ensuring that the room feels larger than it really is. Patterned tiles, modern décor and a touch of indoor greenery complete this exquisite contemporary Taipei apartment that is built for urban life.

Smart and space-savvy single-wall kitchen in white with ample storage space

Touch of creamy yellow for the small modern bedroom in white

Modern space-savvy bedroom idea with custom wardrobe that features frosted glass doors

Tiny bathroom design idea with floor tiles that usher in pattern

Utilizing the space in the hallway to create additional storage space inside the small apartment

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