Having worked for the Motel industry for more than 7 years, I am more comfortable in designing smaller spaces. In 2011, It was not hard to convince me to agree to design a studio-condominium unit at Hidalgo Place, Rockwell drive in Makati.
My challenge was to incorporate as much day to day amenities on a 24 sqm unit.
It was clear that I would have to strategically use mirrors to create the illusion of space. In this case I used it on the wall to the small dinette fronting the bed. I added a double bed flushed to wall, but added wall padding on the side to make it more comfortable and not cold to the touch that concrete feels.. I had drawers built below the bed. The foot board becomes a small seating for guests with drawers below. All around the room were overhead shelves to store books, magazines and other items. I have placed the microwave oven on top of the refrigerator on custom made shelves.
This was my proposed design and the finish product:
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I have used 2 layers of Roman Shade, The Combi Blinds allows natural light and appreciation of the view while the Blackout provides privacy at bight. |
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Mirrors are placed along the same side of the wall doubling the space. Stools that doubles as storage were used. |
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Wood grain wallpaper are a nightmare. I should have just used ribbon grain plywood and stained. |
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I have added a small seating area fronting the TV |
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I have added mirrors between the top and bottom kitchen cabinets to make the counter space appear bigger |
Given the opportunity, I want to be able to design more of this.
Hi. May I know what washer and dryer brand did you use for this unit? I saw the dryer is on top of washer. Exactly what I had in mind.
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