Small size in Paris
Small apartment are two simple words that magically affect some designers. They are happy to take on complex projects and implement many interesting ideas. This happened with one small-sized, which is located in Paris. Its area is only 24 square meters.
A trace of the past
The masonry reminds that the house is more than one hundred years old
Not only are there many small apartments in Paris, but many of them are of considerable age. The apartment we are talking about today is located in a house that was built in the distant 17th century. A reminder of this is the textured masonry, which was deliberately left unfinished..
The very layout of the small size turned out to be quite simple – there is only one room, a spacious bathroom and a basement in good condition (10 square meters). By the way, the stone masonry is best preserved in the basement, which gives this place a special flavor..
Stylish and spacious basement
Simple and functional zoning
Bathroom interior
Architect Anne Rolland took over the design of the apartment. She set to work with great enthusiasm. It was decided not to change the layout, so as not to break the old walls soaked in history. Therefore, the bathroom turned out to be quite spacious and proportional. That is why they used pleasant warm shades here, without fear of visually eating up the space. But they decided to replace the bath with a shower, which will simultaneously accommodate several people at once (which allows the owners of this apartment in love to take water procedures together).
The designer managed to separate the bedroom from the kitchen using a plywood structure. She also acted as a storage system and workplace. Due to such a functional and laconic element, the recreation area turned out to be secluded and very cozy.
Successful zoning
Plywood furniture, in which all things were hidden
Laconic cuisine
The kitchen also has a simple design, but it is not devoid of personality. A glass kitchen apron in a rich orange hue gives it a special gloss. Backlighting makes it an effective decorative element and brings a modern touch to the interior.
Laconic cuisine
Some useful tricks
There are some interesting design secrets that Anne Rolland applied to this small apartment. They will help owners of small sizes to cope with the feeling of crowding. For example, it was a very successful move to use one floor covering in all areas, which united the space and made it visually larger. The same effect was achieved by using white wall paint, which seemed to push the walls apart. The geometric pattern on the ceramic tiles diverted attention from the true dimensions of the apartment and visually broke the space, which also had a positive effect on the perception of the interior..
Multifunctional partition
Not so long ago, we wrote about an amazing tiny house that we managed to build on a piece of land with an area of 26 square meters. He is able to turn the idea of small houses and become a real example of how to design functional dwellings..
