April 15th, 2009
I Heart… Bachelor Apartment Living
I’m in awe of this apartment. It’s only 400 sq ft, but because it’s so clearly planned out, it doesn’t seem all that small at all (judging from the pictures anyway). It has a really well thought out and carefully arranged floor plan which is something I can definitely vouch for. Having been living in small quarters for the past four yearsi I’ve definitely learned that planning and zoning is key to a successful living space. Aesthetics aside, design isn’t just about making something pretty; it’s about creating something that’s functional, meets your needs, and ultimately, something that makes you feel happy and want to spend time in the space you’ve created.
This apartment was featured in the Summer/Fall 2003 Special Issue “Small Spaces” of Canadian Style at Home magazine. And while it’s slightly outdated and the decor isn’t to my taste (not a fan of layered shades of brown, it’s too murky for me and not very youthful. Nor am I a fan of things that are woven. I don’t mind wicker in very, very small doses, but all over it gives me grandma vibes), design style aside, I can really appreciate how this tiny apartment is laid out and the careful planning it must have taken to create such a cohesive, flowing and uncramped space.
- I think my current apartment is around 500 sq ft – the largest space I’ve had to date. My smallest apartment was about 300 sq ft; my bed was literally in my kitchen. It was beside the stove/oven. (»)
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