Houzz Tour: A Small Studio makes the most of every inch of space Olga Alexeeva - , the interior design firm Black & Milk Residential, loves a challenge, and when she asked a developer firm to modernize a small studio in central London, which is exactly what she got. "He was not only small, it has not been touched in over 30 years and was a real wreck," says Olga the fourth-floor apartment. "But I was lucky, it came. It was such an exciting ambitious project. "
Exciting it may have been, it was not easy. The apartment sits on the top floor of a building located in a quiet courtyard in the center of London. "There was no road access to it and never anywhere to park nearby," laughs Olga. "We had to carry everything on foot to the property! 'In addition, the construction and the limited safety regulations how Olga could reconfigure the space and the age of the property - it is about 150 years - also threw questions. After two months of construction was in progress, for example, move the old pipe caused a huge leak.
hiccups and restrictions aside, however, Olga created a wonderfully innovative home successfully. Now his central space can jump seamlessly between roles, morphing the show office at the dining room with minimal effort, thanks to intelligent design and the latest kit. "There is a small studio and I wanted to create maximum space and functionality in it, says Olga. "Every centimeter counts!
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here A professional woman who works in the creative industries and media
Location Central London
built Mid 19th century
designer Black and Milk Residential
Size studio space with 1 separate bedroom, 25 sq m
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"the starting point for the redesign of the apartment was to take as many partitions as I could, to get back to its rectangular shape, said Olga. The larger space is also the multifunctional. A bed pulls down from the wall and the small console can be expanded to become a large dining table.
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the original metal window frames were hidden behind white paint. "We have stripped them back and painted black to really show remove them, said Olga. The radiator was another unique feature. "Sanded back and painted us in a antique gold color," she says.
Olga made light of cluster, too. "I SOURCED all the individual pieces and put it together," she said. "It was a lot cheaper than buying a ready-made design."
Cushions, Houseology.
Olga made light of cluster, too. "I SOURCED all the individual pieces and put it together," she said. "It was a lot cheaper than buying a ready-made design."
Cushions, Houseology.
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Although the apartment is tiny, Olga chose good size pieces for her. The sofa can be extended to make a design area, creating plenty of space to relax. "It is incredibly comfortable, she said.
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a double bed pulls down from the wall and is located above the sofa to create a sleeping space. "You just go back cushions on the side, then it is ready, said Olga. "It is nice and high, just to watch TV. You feel as if you are in a boutique hotel! The bed, couch and shelves are a set, which comes from an Italian manufacturer Olga. "It is not custom, but the company was able to change the shelves to fit the inclined wall, she said.
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Although small, the apartment has lots of natural light, thanks to its position on the top, fourth floor of the building. Olga chose a clear pattern to help the space feel open and bright, but color added through the carpets and cushions.
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a storage bank on a wall contains a large wardrobe and drawers, and also a mini-office. "The apartment is in the center of London and is generally used by a professional person, Olga said," so a desktop is vital. "She designed with drawers below and shelves above, served by high electrical outlet, so that a printer could be placed there. 'The pouf be back in when not in use, "said Olga,' and also pulls out to become six stools!
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There is a space for six at the dining table. He sits against the wall as a console when not in use, then retire to create a table with the top stored in a closet. Its ingenious design means that stools match together again to become the ottoman, tucked under the desk. mirrored doors on the wall using storage to increase the levels of light and increase the feeling of space.
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The kitchen used to be barely functional, but taking down a partition wall, sitting in front of that window, Olga improved its dimensions.
'He was 0cm wide and 60cm deep, "she said. "The only work plan was about 40cm deep, so you could hardly get into the room! It was more like a bar, with just a kettle and sink, a kitchen, "she adds. "In order to integrate all the necessary appliances, I designed the kitchen first, then built the walls around it, with the help of Battersea manufacturers.
To limit costs, Olga from porcelain tiles that resemble marble for the backsplash. "The apartment was missing a really luxurious touch, Olga said," but they look like the real thing. "
porcelain tiles, Tiles London Mosaic Company .
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'He was 0cm wide and 60cm deep, "she said. "The only work plan was about 40cm deep, so you could hardly get into the room! It was more like a bar, with just a kettle and sink, a kitchen, "she adds. "In order to integrate all the necessary appliances, I designed the kitchen first, then built the walls around it, with the help of Battersea manufacturers.
To limit costs, Olga from porcelain tiles that resemble marble for the backsplash. "The apartment was missing a really luxurious touch, Olga said," but they look like the real thing. "
porcelain tiles, Tiles London Mosaic Company .
Uncover smaller but beautiful U-shaped kitchens in our photo kitchen section.
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the small bathroom presented Olga with a lot of challenges. "I did not want a square shower, as you would have been struck by its corners all the time, she said. the solution was pregnant diamond shape, which feels much less blocky and unwelcome. "He saved my life!" laughs Olga. It also comes with a slower thin plate glass of the cabinet slots in perfectly. "It seems very minimal -. Ideal for a small room
Olga then chooses the smallest wall toilet she could find, with a thin tank that fits in the space between the bathroom and kitchen walls to framing. 'This meant that there was space for a good sized basin unit and vanity, Olga said, "that feels generous and pleasant to use.
Sanitaryware, CP Hart. shower head, Methven. Tiles, London Tile and Mosaic Company.
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Olga then chooses the smallest wall toilet she could find, with a thin tank that fits in the space between the bathroom and kitchen walls to framing. 'This meant that there was space for a good sized basin unit and vanity, Olga said, "that feels generous and pleasant to use.
Sanitaryware, CP Hart. shower head, Methven. Tiles, London Tile and Mosaic Company.
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