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Tiny Attic Apartment Has Pop-Out Surprises in Every Room

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 08:00 AM PST

staircase

Small spaces can be some of the most inviting living spaces on Earth – if they are well made. Spanish architects Elii took an attic space of only 57 square meters (just over 613 square feet) and made it into an awe-inspiring apartment with hidden elements everywhere.

central column

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They call the apartment Didomestic. In its terrifically small space, it includes a central column that contains a staircase and storage. Two slivers of space on either side of the core contain a kitchen, bathroom, appliances and more storage.

moving walls

Transparent panels can be moved and shifted to create different rooms or change the shape of some spaces. When the panels are all closed up, the apartment flows freely from one room to the next. Certain panels can be moved to create an additional room or close the living room off from the kitchen.

ceiling storage

ceiling swing

didomestic hammock

Various trap doors and hidden compartments open to reveal storage cubbies, sitting areas, and even a fun swing or hammock hanging from the ceiling.

kitchen

kitchen table

kitchen table and chairs

In the kitchen, the table and chairs pull down from the ceiling to create a fluid, completely changeable cooking and dining area.

bedroom

bath in-floor storage

floor recess

This apartment uses its small space to its advantage more than almost any other. The pop-up dressing table and in-floor storage space next to the bathtub are unforgettable features that make the Didomestic apartment stand out from its small-space counterparts.

Pincushion-Inspired Sofa is a Whimsical Setting for Seating

Posted: 03 Feb 2014 02:00 PM PST

playful pin sofa

We are used to sofas conforming to a certain shape, with a few variations here and there. The Pinsofa 1 from designer Demeter Fogarasi rethinks the form and features of the sofa by making a more youthful, playful design.

pinsofa back

The idea came to Fogarasi when he was taking part in a project called The New Textile Furniture at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Design. He looked around the light-filled room and saw pins sticking out of pincushions – and inspiration struck.

fun pincushion sofa

This inspiration led to a unique and fun sofa design that looks a bit like a pincushion supported by long, wooden pins. The enlarged pins, says Fogarasi, lead to a whimsical feeling by bringing back the wonder of being a child. When we were children, the world seemed bigger and filled with fascinating things to explore. This sofa definitely encourages a playful environment with its unique form.

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