the scheme is based on the configuration of a typical indian home, which is conducive to tropical weather in terms of light and ventilation.
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Artists, young professionals, and just those people who want a simpler life are all good candidates for a studio apartments. These living spaces that have little to no division between the living room and bedroom range from the shoebox to the spacious, but each provides a comfortable haven for its occupants. We’ve shown you some gorgeous studio apartment spaces before, and even given you ideas for how to lay them out, but now it’s time to take a look around these 12 studio apartments and get inspired to make your own space a little more beautiful.
The first apartment comes from designer Segey Procopchuk, and has an eclectic look to it. A few quirky elements, such as a pressed wood kitchen design and big graphic tchotchkes give it a distinctly youthful appeal. Although the bedroom is open to the living room, a custom sliding glass door closes it off for at least the impression of privacy.
The second studio is from the visualizers at Mod Design, and measures just 50 square meters (538 square feet). However, as we have seen so many times before, a home does not require massive square footage to be stylish and comfortable. The interior here is definitely modern, with many black and white elements as well as beautiful wood floors.
In this apartment, from visualizer Anton Zeitsev, we see a different style for the same area measurement. In this apartment, the bed is not hidden away at all, with the lack of walls giving it a very open atmosphere. The aesthetics of the home are very sleek and minimal, from a black matte kitchen to natural wood flooring and a simple, small dining area.
The fourth apartment was visualized by Yekaterina Volkova and comes in at 35 square meters (376 square feet). The space is quite functional, with plenty of natural sunlight coming in from skylights and very minimalist furnishings that refrain from bright colors or loud patterns.
Speaking of minimalism, this next apartment from visualizer Sergey Petrov is a tribute to that idea, utilizing only those furnishings and materials that are absolutely necessary for a beautiful and comfortable life. The apartment was designed for “a very active woman.” The small living room is just large enough to entertain an intimate group while the decadent bedroom, covered in natural wood and the perfect accessories, is somewhere anyone would love to spend a night or three.
This apartment is 50 square meters of utilitarian comfort. The Moscow apartment comes from visualizer Artem Babayants. Its open floor plan lets light filter into every area of the home while reflective surfaces create a warmth and vibrancy in the simple space.
This apartment, designed for a young couple, is a classic industrial loft style but the unique design elements live in the remodeled kitchen. The bright green color and spacious area make it a focal point for the occupants and guests alike. Shelving elements as well as natural wood palettes give it a quirky style that’s all its own.
While the last space was a bit domestic for a young couple, this bachelor apartment has its own life. The lines throughout are clean and low, calling to mind its Asian inspiration. Simple overhead lighting and white walls are ideal for some carefully chosen art as well. The bedroom gives a shout of personality with the black and white striped duvet.
This Stockholm apartment uses lots of white and natural materials, as is quite common in Swedish design. The interior glass wall creates a partition between the bedroom and living area, but again does not provide much in the way of privacy.
The last apartment is one of the more feminine and soft of this particular dozen. The intricate patterns on the wall in the living area are decidedly frilly while the soft colors are cozy and perfect for a young family.
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While we believe that it is the couch that sets the tone for the style and theme of the living room, it is the entertainment unit or TV Stand that defines the overall look. Though the trend of TV-less living rooms is catching on, most of us still have the large television as the central component of the living room. Without the TV many of us are left with the question that once Joey Tribbiani famously asked – What’s all the furniture pointed at? Today, we have three amazing, contemporary TV Stands from Porada that not only offer the perfect focal point for the living, but promise to do so with sensational style.
Kick-starting our look at the stunning trio is the cool Domino TV Stand designed Tarcisio Colzani. The lovely unit is the epitome of minimal design combined with amazing functionality and adaptability. A long metal pole forms the backbone of this TV Stand with optional glass shelves that can be altered to meet the demands of your living room. It is this compositional freedom along with the innate simplicity of the design that makes them perfect for living rooms with varied styles and themes. From the industrial loft apartment to the small studio apartment, Domino is at home in pretty much any setting you can imagine.
The Media Center is a simple, yet beautiful design that does precisely what the name indicates. This lovely TV stand goes beyond just providing a space for the TV and can easily double as your ultimate entertainment hub. It is obviously not just an addition relegated to the living room and can serve you well even in the bedroom or the uber-cool man cave. The specialty of this exclusive design is the rotating wooden panel which ensures that you get a 360-degree access to the TV in an open floor living plan.
Coming with a beautiful wooden frame and sturdy glass shelves, the Ubiqua is another TV Stand that is all about maximum efficiency even while taking up minimal space. The sleek unit can fit in even the tiniest of corners and its smart design can be tweaked by adding additional glass shelves. Its open form and clean lines make it ideal for small, contemporary apartments as it takes up as little visual space as possible. Another Colzani masterpiece…
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a courtyard on two levels sits in the center of this semi-detached residence in singapore.
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If you really think about it, bathroom reading is a strange phenomenon indeed. But bathroom is probably one of the best ‘thinking room’ on the planet. How often have you walked out of the loo or the shower marveling at the new wacky idea that you just came up with? The bathroom is a safe refuge and a soothing hub that not only helps our body relax, but also seems to encourage our brain to function at its very best! With contemporary bathrooms embracing spa-like design and luxury, bathroom reading is now definitely a lot more fun than ever before.
Bathroom with standalone tub and a sleek bookshelf [Design: Duravit]
Whether you are someone who simply cannot live without books or would just like to flip through the TV Guide and the latest fashion magazines while taking a soak, you will need some space to stash away your reading material. The 15 bathrooms on display showcase how to get this done in style. While some use expansive bookshelves, others turn towards savvy usage of space. Then there are those which usher in the illusion of a book-filled powder room! Sink in and enjoy!
The bookshelf might be an unusual backdrop for the bathroom, but not if you are taking a relaxing dip in the sensational ‘foam spa’ designed by Japanese designer Kenya Hara for LIXIL. The unique technology uses air and water controls to surround you in warm foam at all times. The technology allows you to take a really long soak without any skin damage and of course, with a collection of books as vast as the one showcased below, you have the plenty of reading material at hand.
Foam spa in the bathroom along with an imposing shelf full of books [Design: Kenya Hara]
What other great reasons can you think of for a bathroom filled with a wall of books? The fact that you are a bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning author sounds like a good enough excuse to fill your bathroom with books. That is precisely what writer Michael Cunningham did in his cool New York apartment. The design looks innately simple, yet is very effective. One sees a touch of stripped-down industrial charm in at all even while the bathroom remains decidedly modern. [Photography: Joshua Simpson]
Library set into the bathroom walls at the home of writer Michael Cunningham [From: Work in Progress]
Take your passion for books into the bathroom
The bathroom might not be filled with books like the two inspirations above, but it is as cool a combination of books and bath space as you will ever see. Hidden behind the lovely wall of books here is a secret door that leads the way to a hidden bathroom. Not only does the bookshelf cleverly conceal the extra room, but you can easily pick up a book as you head in each morning!
Secret bathroom hidden behind home library! [Design: Savvy Surrounding Style]
Adding books to the bathroom does not necessarily mean you need a large, exclusive bookshelf that dominates the backdrop. In fact, the opposite approach of using small, understated shelves and nooks is more popular and practical. (Not all of us are trying to win that Pulitzer anyway) We love the design of several contemporary bathtubs that come with custom shelves for your latest magazines favorite page thrillers. Addition of these standalone tubs does not require any major overhaul to the bathroom and you will not have to clean up any existing shelf space for books.
Take the view in as you flip through your favorite book [Design: McClean Design]
Gorgeous modern bathtub with built-in bookshelves [From: Mastella Design]
If you are more traditional at heart, the try making room for a simple shelf next the bathtub that seems like a natural extension of your existing bathroom theme and color palette. In case the bathtub is place in a tiny little niche, exploit the unused vertical space on offer to surround yourselves in a small home library of your own…
Lovely bathroom with a hint of Mediterranean charm [Design: Lisa Wolfe Design]
Bathtub offers just enough storage space for your latest magazines [Design: Boscolo Interior Design]
Enjoy a soothing dip in a bathtub surrounded by books! [Design: Phil Kean Design Group]
Bathroom bookshelves come in a variety of shapes and forms and if you just want a little stand that holds your TV Guide and magazines, then opt for precisely that. Options such as the Sapien Bookcase from DWR are ideal for those who are just testing out the waters when it comes to bathrooms and bookshelves. If you are not happy with the look or do not find it useful down the line, then you can easily move this standalone shelf to another room with ease. Small floating shelves in the powder rooms also are wonderful space-savers that will easily hold your bathroom reading material.
Sapien Bookcase adds elegance to the eclectic bathroom [Design: by Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler / Photography by Debi Treloar]
Shelves of the eclectic powder room are decked out with books [Design: Joanna Thornhill Interiors]
Traditional bathroom with a cheerful ambiance and a lovely bookshelf [Design: Sroka Design]
Secluded little niche for you and your books! [Design: Sroka Design]
If all else fails and all you want is the aesthetic appeal of being surrounded by books in a small bathroom or powder room, then wallpaper is indeed the best option. No longer do you need to worry about a book collection or expansive shelves; all you need is the morning paper! You get an instantly blend of the home library and the bathroom at the fraction of the cost and effort.
Add a wall of books to your bathroom with ease! [Design: Reaume Construction & Design]
Turn to wallpaper to transform your powder room instantly! [Design: Boscolo Interior Design]
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the cabin has been designed to provide comfortable year-round living accommodation for a family of five.
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the display is the result of an investigative research project by students from rice university’s school of architecture.
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Armin Mešic, principal of FO4A Architecture, designed this modern wooden shelter to serve as a ski hut or a weekend retreat. With a floor area of 258 square feet (24sqm), it is to be built on Bjelašnica, a mountain in central Bosnia and Herzegovina. A Modern Winter Shelter by FO4A Architecture: “The main idea of the project was to design an object with minimum dimensions serving as both shelter from..
the walls frame views of the sky while their curved shadows transform the atmosphere of the space at different times of the day.
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