Of course, in a standard Soviet apartmentbuilding can not be redeveloped in a multi-level way. But if you, for example, are going to build a new house, then, with current land prices, such an option will give you the opportunity to significantly increase the living space. Such redevelopment is also good in the "old stock", in houses with high ceilings. It will allow not only to expand the space, but also to use one room for different purposes.
can become a true decoration of your home, and will also help to solve any problems with planning. It can easily accommodate a bedroom, library, work area or winter garden.
Designed by Jose Maria Saez andDaniel Moreno Flores, this option is made of natural wood and is located above the kitchen-dining room. Neat, quite original, with natural light through a panoramic window, in our climate zone it is quite suitable for a summer house or as a second floor in a cafe.
In the home proposed by architect Carter-Williams, the bedroom, located on the second level, creates the visual sensation of a studio apartment.
This small (only 29 square meters) Polish apartment by design firm 3XA has a kitchenette on the second floor, located directly above the bathroom and hallway.
In the Oriental Warehouse Loft redevelopment project –historic building in San Francisco – the specialists of the Italian House Studio by Studioata completely redesigned the completely unnecessary attic of the apartment into a living area. Architects Edmonds and Lee presented a bedroom, a bathroom and a library on the second level. Here the space is increased by glass railings, transparent walls in the bathroom. Which, of course, deprives the owner of such an apartment of privacy, but at the same time gives a sense of freedom. The combination of heavy wooden floors and old brick left open with a smooth light modern finish, transparent glass panels and a steel, seemingly weightless, staircase, make the house a little strange, but absolutely unique and inimitable.
Dark walls, white ceiling, contrast of wood andmetal, a sharp division of the main space and the additional level are featured in this apartment in the Unité d'Habitation, a famous building in Marseille designed by the architect Le Corbusier.
Here is another option for two-level housing,presented by Italian firm Studioata. Clearly separated from the rest of the room by a contrasting wooden shelf, decorated with a floating staircase, this home office adds personality to an ordinary studio apartment.
This unusual bathroom was created by Dutch architects Leijh, Kappelhof, Seckel, van den Dobbelsteen. In this work, the upper floor is again converted from the attic of an old house.
Maxim Zhukov’s project is also interesting.It is a rough combination of grey stone, wood and metal. The floating staircase, simple platform that seems to hang freely above the bed and the correct orientation to the windows make the home office very unique.
This apartment was created in the attic of a former convent located in Val-d'Ois, north of Paris. The cozy sitting area here is located above the kitchen and spacious dining area.
This Toronto apartment is offered by design firm Buildall Construction. The upper level is a bedroom above a spacious walk-in closet.
The balance between dark floors, white walls, glass railings and a floating oak staircase is all present in the design of the famous American architect Paul Rudolph.
Creative Bathtub Above a Luxurious Bedis presented by the English company Wells Mackereth. At the same time, the bed, located under the upper tier, is as if in a niche, which undoubtedly adds intimacy to this free and bright room.
An elegant, clean-lined officeis extremely suitable for people working from home. Thin railings provide more light, as if expanding the boundaries of space and filling the entire room with light and air.
Soft lines, glass railings and againThe classic combination of black and white makes this penthouse, designed by London-based design firm Foster & Partners, look like a space station from a sci-fi movie.
Another very nice option, in whichThe kitchen-living room is located downstairs, the bedroom is upstairs, and the huge windows are the perfect solution for a small space. White walls, giving more light, suit any interior, but they look especially elegant here, in a room with a small footage.
Another bedroom option, romantic, the second level of which is presented as a terrace. The beautiful view from the window is not at all obstructed by glass railings.
are simply the perfect option for any small space. Here, the upper tier is represented by the living area, located above the kitchen and dining room.
Combining the warmth of wood and the vivacity of greenery,The second tier can be in sharp contrast to the rest of the room. For such an effective decor, you can use both live and artificial plants.
And this is an excellent option for a roomteenager. In such a room, the second level allows you to create a spacious sleeping area, leaving space below for bookshelves and a seating area.
And another option on the topic of how to fit a comfortable free bed into a modest area.
Here is another version of a two-level apartment with glass railings, created by Spanish designer Luis Puerta. A great way to expand the house while dividing the different rooms.
This house, with a dining room and kitchen downstairs and a sitting area upstairs, was converted from a chapel in Wiltshire.
"Nothing superfluous" is the motto of Japanese designer Naoko Horib. The second level here is separated by two internal balconies.
The dining room is downstairs, the library is on the second level, and the bedroom is on the third. This is a great solution, but only possible in a room with really high ceilings.
A spacious bed connected to the mainroom with an almost airy spiral staircase. Bright spots on a background of white and steel. All this gives the small apartment a modern, stylish and absolutely individual look.
This quirky apartment with a library under the stairs, presented by Marc Koehler Architects, was converted from a former port pub in Holland. Very atmospheric!
White space, light kitchen furniture, a bedroom above a snow-white bathroom - this is another option for increasing the space from the Airside design bureau.
An example apartment in Gothenburg demonstrates howthe second level and a good design will help to significantly increase your apartment. In this project, you can note the large windows and white walls, which, as we have already said above, visually expands any space.
, a small second level for a relaxation area (or maybe a small boudoir?), floating white stairs that appear to grow out of thin air make this bedroom elegant and romantic.
Chic contemporary design based onstandard combination of white, wood and metal. under a sloping roof. Broken lines and magnificent accessories. This masterpiece was created in Stockholm. Thus, having seen so many wonderful, unique and completely different options for two-level apartments, we can conclude that multi-level spaces, white color, glass and a lot of natural light are a great way to expand the space.
Two-level interior: a unique design of the room
