This time, IKEA Interior Designer visits a true one room wonder. Daidze and Maksim call this small apartment home for nine years already and they live here together with their young son Jury. The close-knit trio wanted a makeover in hope to bring some clarity in their furniture chaos, where nothing seems to fulfil the purpose and function originally intended.
When needs meet possibilities
Daidze admits that the main issue in this room is storage. Things are stored just about everywhere. In the big wardrobe, in drawers of the high bed... At the same time, there is also the challenge of planning everything so that the room could be used as a living room, a bedroom and kid's room. A sore point is the nice desk under the high bed that cannot be really used because of the unfortunate placement of the sofa.
Daidze admits that the main issue in this room is storage. Things are stored just about everywhere. In the big wardrobe, in drawers of the high bed... At the same time, there is also the challenge of planning everything so that the room could be used as a living room, a bedroom and kid's room. A sore point is the nice desk under the high bed that cannot be really used because of the unfortunate placement of the sofa.
How to avoid monotony of a storage wall
At least one spacious wardrobe is a must in a family. It can be used both for clothing and other things and helps to maintain better order. The only hitch – spacious often means massive so a good sense for proportions is needed to combine different fronts in a way that they create an impression of lightness and break up the monotony. Here, Interior Designer Olga has created a mirrored surface in the middle of the front side of the wardrobe that reflects light and enhances perspective, making the room look bigger. Open shelves beside the wardrobe loosen up the visuality of the whole storage combination.
At least one spacious wardrobe is a must in a family. It can be used both for clothing and other things and helps to maintain better order. The only hitch – spacious often means massive so a good sense for proportions is needed to combine different fronts in a way that they create an impression of lightness and break up the monotony. Here, Interior Designer Olga has created a mirrored surface in the middle of the front side of the wardrobe that reflects light and enhances perspective, making the room look bigger. Open shelves beside the wardrobe loosen up the visuality of the whole storage combination.
One sofa, three possibilities
In a one room apartment for a whole family a sofa is one of the most important pieces of furniture and it has to be chosen with care. A sofa-bed is highly functional as it can be used in several ways. Add a coffee table and you have a corner for inviting some guests over. Take the table away and win some floor space for doing puzzles. Pull the sofa out and get a great sleeping comfort at night. Functionality at its finest!
In a one room apartment for a whole family a sofa is one of the most important pieces of furniture and it has to be chosen with care. A sofa-bed is highly functional as it can be used in several ways. Add a coffee table and you have a corner for inviting some guests over. Take the table away and win some floor space for doing puzzles. Pull the sofa out and get a great sleeping comfort at night. Functionality at its finest!
Using every angle
Interior Designer Olga stresses the importance of multifunctionality. She advises using high beds for rooms with several functions when there is lack of space, like here for a place to learn and to work. The space beneath a high bed can be used to create a personalised nook where you can feel on your own. As children grow, it is essential to ensure them at least a small corner where they can be by themselves and high beds are great for that too as they create space which is not seen from the floor level. Here, the solution is complete with an individual wardrobe marking the area designed for young Jury. On the other side of the room, there is a work station for parents in matching colour. A space-saving desk and functional set of drawers right there within hands reach provides the essentials needed for working from home.
Interior Designer Olga stresses the importance of multifunctionality. She advises using high beds for rooms with several functions when there is lack of space, like here for a place to learn and to work. The space beneath a high bed can be used to create a personalised nook where you can feel on your own. As children grow, it is essential to ensure them at least a small corner where they can be by themselves and high beds are great for that too as they create space which is not seen from the floor level. Here, the solution is complete with an individual wardrobe marking the area designed for young Jury. On the other side of the room, there is a work station for parents in matching colour. A space-saving desk and functional set of drawers right there within hands reach provides the essentials needed for working from home.
The art of illusion
Under a bed that is so much more than meets the eye, Juris now has his own place to learn and to be on himself when he wishes to. By careful use of the wall space enough place for storage has been created with pegboard combinations. Spacious shelves and drawers can hold books and school supplies with ease.
Under a bed that is so much more than meets the eye, Juris now has his own place to learn and to be on himself when he wishes to. By careful use of the wall space enough place for storage has been created with pegboard combinations. Spacious shelves and drawers can hold books and school supplies with ease.
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