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Funky Brooklyn Loft Features Indoor Cabin + Treehouse

Posted: 14 Jan 2014 08:00 AM PST

terri chiao cabin bedroom

Building forts and treehouses has always been a favorite activity for kids, but this Brooklyn loft takes those playful structures to a new, more mature level.

cabin bedroom

treehouse bedroom

Architect Terri Chiao has a two-story loft in Brooklyn: an open and airy living space. The downside to lofts is that there is a lot of openness, but not much opportunity for privacy.

closet and bed

dining area

When Chiao wanted private bedrooms, she didn’t look to standard walls to give her that privacy. She simply built a cabin and a treehouse inside her home. The structures each provide a little privacy without removing the resident entirely from the open areas of the loft.

terri chiao treehouse bedroom

floor plan

Chiao says that her unique apartment lets her feel like she’s living outdoors in a small community rather than sharing a loft. Natural light pours in through the loft’s big windows into the cabin and treehouse’s smaller windows. The modified loft still allows for all of the comforts and living zones of any other home, but the interior structures add a healthy dose of whimsy to the mix.

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Posted: 13 Jan 2014 02:00 PM PST

triabook wall shelves

Small-space living solutions can be a little clunky or odd-looking at times, but the Triabook shelves from Elemotions are graceful and stylish even while they save space in your home.

shelves triabook small spaces

Made only of oak planks and leather straps, the concept is deceptively simple. But seeing them in action reveals just how smart and useful these unique shelves are.

elemotions triabook shelves

When they are not in use, or when you simply need more space, the planks flip onto their sides and lie flat against the wall. They look like modern pieces of art in that position, perfectly blending into nearly any decorating style.

fold flat wall shelves

The simple materials and no-nonsense design of the Triabook shelves make them ideal for a home that needs a little more storage, but can’t afford to lose any space permanently.