Interior of a small studio in the style of a New York loft

In December 2015, architects Karl Lopez and Margot Meza of Transition Interior Design completely redesigned the interior of a small studio owned by a young man of 26 years.

Briefly about the project:

Area: 25 m²

Location: Asnieres-sur-Seine, France, just around the corner from the train station

Duration of work: 2 months

There is no bed under the ceiling, no folding sofa - the young owner of the apartment demanded a real bed for himself. Of course, in order to create the so-called "night corner", it was necessary to reduce the remaining space to 13 m². But thanks to the fact that during the repair there was not erected a single total partition, the room remained light and did not break up into small fragments.

Architects preferred to construct a bookcase in the whole wall, which allowed to save a maximum of light in the studio, while creating a depth of space.

In homes of this type, often there are not enough shelves and cabinets, in this case, the shelves helped solve this problem. In addition to practicality, it differs aesthetics, and its graphic design sets a certain rhythm to the interior. And the turquoise surface of the other wall brings dynamism and allocates space for sleep. The same turquoise color is used in the bathroom - to create a sense of unity.

While the owner thought only of refreshing the apartment and furnishing it in the style of an American loft, Carla and Margot convinced him to create Scandinavian decor. 

The tree remains the central element, bringing warmth and comfort to the living quarters. The wooden covering was chosen for the floor and for all walls.

The linearity of the situation ensures freedom of movement. Between the kitchen and the wardrobe IKEA - shelves of light oak, which were located in such a way as to equip the place for the TV. Scandinavian spirit here is felt due to the presence of wooden coverings and a tiled apron with a decor imitating wood. This is the modern design, which brings joy and comfort to the house.

A solid wall of decorative white bricks, found in Castorama, gives the apartment a charm and enhances illumination. 

To create a fashionable but cozy environment, designers preferred unique furniture found in commissions and flea markets. It fits perfectly with a milky carpet from the AMRM store. and with a light gray sofa from Miliboo. As for the shelves purchased at Maison du Monde, they increase the visual depth of the room.

The very limited budget of the owner forced architects to look for effective solutions. For example, the bed was placed on kitchen drawers, and so it was elevated, and the sleeping corner turned into a cozy cocoon. Kitchen boxes that have lost their original purpose, now serve to store various things.

The same principle is used in the bathroom: all the same kitchen boxes, grouped under the IKEA top, form an original place for washing. Such tricks allowed to completely convert the bathroom for very little money.

The glass partition for the shower is more aesthetic and practical than a plastic curtain. To enhance the graphics of the interior architects used white tile in the style of the metro, placing the tiles in the form of elements in tetris. This decor echoes the design of the shelving and the brick wall in the room.

The owner of the apartment claims that the result achieved by the architects exceeded all his expectations. What do you think about this project?