SIMPLE DINING ROOM

With a distinct nod to the design of greenhouse, this dining room is simple in its rustic elegance.
 
A dining room doesn't have to have space for an army to be beautiful and elegant. This four person table is perfect for a small family while orb-like light fixtures give it a bit of whimsy.

An oversized lampshade makes for a feminine, low key lighting option in this stylish dining area.


Black is certainly not the most common color for dining but the drama is unparalleled.

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APARTEMENT FLOOR PLANS

This apartment has one small balcony and a large outdoor space leading up to the front door, which acts as a buffer for any neighbors that might be tempted to peek in.

This two bedroom apartment is more like a two and a half bedroom with a small spot in the corner for a pair of bunk beds. The perfect solution for weekend parents or grandparents with the occasional small visitor.
Just to prove that two bedrooms does not have to mean any sacrifice, take a look at this spacious two bedroom home. With a master bedroom and a large shared space for siblings, plus a huge kitchen and a large back patio, this is plenty of home for a family of three with room to grow.
By putting the dining room opposite the balcony, the designers here have made sure that every houseguest and resident has equal access to the desirable outdoor space.
In another example of efficiency, this two bedroom apartment has a place for everything (and everything is in its place).

This apartment has one small balcony and a large outdoor space leading up to the front door, which acts as a buffer for any neighbors that might be tempted to peek in.

When the two bedrooms in this sort of design are placed next to one another, there can be some sound transfer, so this may not be ideal if you have teenagers. Or if you do, be sure they have some good headphones.


The bedrooms in this layout are especially spacious, and include a guest bedroom off the living room.

A two bedroom apartment can even be elegant as demonstrated in this design,

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Hidden Bed

The existing joinery (not original) was demolished leaving only the masonry walls to the bathroom which remains untouched. A new joinery element was inserted to re-configure the space, addressing the issues of privacy, storage and a lack of living space inherent in an apartment of this size. Of course, the most interesting and attractive item was the hidden bed, benefiting from an innovative system, for space-saving idea. What do you think about this idea? With a slightly higher level in another room so you can push the bed and enjoy more space in one of the rooms,---

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