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A 1940s Sydney apartment renovated by CO-AP Architects

by Simona Ganea, posted in Apartments, on August 30th, 2012

This chic apartment is located in Sydney, Australia. It dates back to the 1940s and it has been recently renovated by Sydney-based design studio CO-AP Architects. Even though it’s quite old, the apartment preserved few traces of its past. It currently has a modern interior with many stylish details.The owners’ main request was to open up the apartment. They wanted the architects to transform the three-bedroom apartment into a one-bedroom apartment. They wanted them to open up the room and to maximize the views over the harbor.

They also wanted a large open plan with a flexible design. The rest of the space needed to be converted into a guest/AV room for their grandchildren. In order to make the necessary transformations, the team had to demolish many of the existing walls. The only structure that remained untouched was the fireplace core.

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A small, neutral apartment of 50 square meters

by Simona Ganea, posted in Apartments, on August 29th, 2012

Like we have demonstrated on many occasions, a small apartment doesn’t necessarily have to feel cluttered and cramped. There are many examples that support this affirmation. This apartment is one of them. This is an apartment that covers a surface of 50 square meters which most people would catalogue as small. However, it looks surprisingly airy and spacious.

There are many reasons for that. Let’s start with the obvious ones. The apartment has white walls and ceilings in each and every room, including the bathroom. This is a well-known trick that is often used in order to create the impression of a larger space. Then there’s also the fact that the windows are large and that the décor takes advantage of their positioning. The windows let in lots of natural light and thus the interior becomes bright and airy.

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10 Duplex Interior Designs With A Swedish Touch

by Simona Ganea, posted in Apartments, on August 28th, 2012

Swedish interiors are famous for their simplicity and elegance. They manage to achieve greatness with very few elements. The color palette includes a lot of white and strong contrast but without mixing too many colors, textures of patterns. Still, the result is a cozy and inviting interior with an airy look and a sense of style that is difficult to reproduce. We have selected today a series of duplex interior designs that feature these characteristic and we hope you’ll enjoy them and use them as inspiration for your own projects.

1.New student apartment in a 1800s building.

This is a duplex reserved for students. In order to be able to buy it you must prove that you are a student and you must have € 260,000. It’s easy to do the first part but it’s the second that poses a problem.

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A very stylish Urgell apartment that you can rent during your vacation

by Simona Ganea, posted in Apartments, on August 26th, 2012

In the recent years, more and more people are starting to consider other alternatives for the hotels when it comes to choosing a destination for their vacation. Apartments and houses are a very nice option in this sense. They feel a lot more personal than a cold hotel room, they offer more privacy and you get to have more space at your disposal. This Urgell apartment is just one of the many accomodations out there.

The apartment was designed by Stil Interiors and is located in Barcelona. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and it’s perfect for a small family seeking for a quiet place to spend their vacation. It features a contemporary interior and it’s indeed a dream destination. The apartment also offers, besides the bedrooms and living room, a very beautiful terrace with amazing views. It also has a rooftop deck with 360º views of the city.

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A charming attic apartment in Sweden

by Simona Ganea, posted in Apartments, on August 23rd, 2012

Attic apartments are charming in general because of their location. Their angled ceilings and panoramic views, as well as the higher level of privacy allow them to be particularly cozy. A great example would be this lovely apartment from Sweden. Found on Alvhem, the apartment is situated in an Art Nouveau building that has been beautifully maintained and preserved. Given the existing architecture, the apartment also has a romantic side that comes with it.

The building in which the apartment is located can be found in downtown Gothenburg, Sweden and is dating from the early 1900s. This makes historically unique and gives it a very beautiful allure. Some of the building’s original architectural details have been preserved but the views are the ones that make it so interesting. To reach the apartment you need to use the elevator that takes you to the 6th floor. Then you’re greeted by a beautiful and inviting hallway.

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An Antithetical Loft in New York

by Alina, posted in Apartments, on August 20th, 2012

The loft in the picture is definitely a contemporary place that breathes good taste and modernity beyond anything. It is located on Broadway,New Yorkand Studio MDA did the work. As it was admitted, the design can be considered “antithetical” to Manhattan’s Noho neighborhood and what stands for open plan. This luxurious property reveals gallery-like views in the living areas and separates the sleeping spaces in order to allow identity and privacy for each of them.

The intention was perfectly accomplished, that of separating as much as possible and the result is more than satisfactory. One of the most attractive parts of this loft is children’ s play area, with the cocoons for reading and relaxing, with the wall that provides a home within the home. No matter where you look, you find at least one thing that draws your attention and impresses.

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A 47 square meter apartment with black and white interior

by Simona Ganea, posted in Apartments, on August 15th, 2012

This stylish apartment is situated in a building that was originally constructed in 1935. It’s why it’s surprising to see such a modern apartment inside it. However, to achieve this result, several renovations were necessary. It’s something that was created over the years. The apartment changed in an effort to keep up with the times and it eventually got the modern and chic look it had today.

The apparently modern look that the apartment has now is partially due to the color palette. The interior of the apartment has been decorated in black and white. This is a timeless color mix that will always look beautiful. So even if it was renovated several years ago, because of the colors the apartment still looks modern and new. Also, even though it measures only 47 square meters, it seems surprisingly spacious. It’s yet another result created by the black and white interior.

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