Probably many of us want everything at once,For example, to create several functional zones at the same time in one small living space: you really want your house to have a living room, a bedroom, an office and many other useful things. But, often, it is not possible to fit everything you need into a limited number of square meters. But is it possible to first create a living room or a bedroom in one space, and then, if necessary, turn it into a study? It turned out that it is possible, and it is quite realistic. We found the embodiment of this idea in Japan, in Tokyo. Japanese designer Yuko Shibata found a simple solution to how to turn a simple apartment into a hybrid of an office and comfortable housing.
Previously this space was used onlyfor living, but the homeowner asked to implement his idea of dividing the living space into two parts: the actual home and the work space. At first, this idea seemed impossible due to the original structure of the reinforced concrete box frames acting as support for the building’s framework. Yuko Shibata created a design that involved load-bearing walls, but at the same time allowed for easy transformation of the space from home to office and back. In the end, the original floor plan was even left intact. To divide the space and give the place a modern look, two movable walls were installed. The former living space was transformed from the original structure into a home office that has everything needed for work.
Yuko Shibata installed two bookcases,each of which has a large door, they separate the living space from the work space. He placed one of them in the space of the original apartment, creating a cozy room with a library. The movable wall has an opening so that you can slide a table through it: part of it will be in the library, and part - in the room.
Another shelf found its place in the bedroom, andalso contains a library. It is used for work whenever the bedroom door is left open, as it creates a passage that allows you to get to the books without going through the bedroom. It also ensures that the bedroom is not visible from the office.
Creative solutions like thistransformable area, a real find for small spaces and will always be welcomed in them. These ideas will increasingly find their application and serve for the benefit of humanity.
How to organize the interior of a small office in the apartment
