Roomy interior of a small studio inSan Diego The interior of a small studio needs storage and secluded corners, even when it comes to an apartment that is only used during holidays and weekends. Implement this idea in a space of 25 square meters. meters - it's like solving an intricate puzzle.
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Location: San Diego, California Area: 25 sq. M. meters To: the wall separating the kitchen from the living space, made the already compact apartment cramped. The owners - the young spouses - knew exactly what the expansion of the living room should be the key to creating a comfortable interior. 
The couple turned to designer Daniel for helpPerkins, who worked through all possible options, came to the conclusion that the opening connecting the kitchen and living room needed to be expanded, and thereby completely change the studio layout. Below is a picture taken from the side of the apartment entrance. The sofa, the fragment of which we see on the right, is actually a recliner. This means that it is equipped with a special system that allows you to change the position of the backrest and extend the comfortable footrest with a single press of a button. Finding the perfect bed was not easy. For the head of the family, whose height is more than 180 centimeters, having a comfortable sleeping bed was one of the priorities. Several options were considered, including and, and a bed on pulleys, which can be lifted to the ceiling when not in use. In the end, the gray convertible sofa with a 20-centimeter mattress won the largest number of votes. “This is the maximum height for a mattress,” Perkins explains. Lightweight stools are used as seating and coffee tables. The purchase of a stationary table was considered impractical, since the sofa can be expanded. The horizontal wardrobes above the wardrobe easily accommodate two surfboards and two beach loungers. Perkins redesigned the wardrobe, replacing one of its sections with a built-in chest of drawers that is used to store extra clothes. Thanks to this decision, spouses have the opportunity to get out to San Diego completely spontaneously and lightly. The TV is mounted on a swing arm, so you can watch it from anywhere in this small apartment. 
The designer was able to pick up a compact householdappliances, so that in the kitchen there is enough space for installing full cabinets. Tiny sliding compartments to the left of the plate are equipped with recessed handles, which allows the boxes of a perpendicular cabinet to open freely. Vinyl flooring is not afraid of moisture and sand, which can get into the apartment from the beach. 
Countertop made of several granitepanels has rounded end faces. It costs significantly less than a monolithic slab, but it is not at all inferior to it in practicality. The owner of the apartment chose tiles for facing the apron, which, according to her, resembles mermaid's scales, having decided that she would look perfect in a country interior. And these expectations were completely justified. Fish in an aquarium is a lively decoration for a photo shoot. The couple wanted to keep her, but there would be no one to take care of her in their absence. 
These charming retractable cells madethe mistress of the house itself. Spices are stored in them. Porcelain door handles in the shape of squid are painted by hand. They contribute to maintaining the beach theme in the interior without making it too intrusive. 
The built-in window bench is complemented by a range of amenities: a separate TV, a reading lamp and sockets. 
A spacious compartment under the seat is used to store the beach umbrella and other things. The special configuration of the bench is designed to provide residents with free movement around the kitchen. 
The previous bathroom layout was nottoo convenient, and there was not enough space to store the necessary things. Particularly annoying owners built-in shower head, located too high. 
The bathroom now has a modern shower withlong hose, and the owners of the apartment note that with its help it is especially convenient to wash off the sand from his feet. Facing from artificial marble is very simple in leaving. A mirror cabinet with a width of 90 centimeters contains all the necessary accessories, so that horizontal surfaces can remain free. The ceiling-to-floor curtain adds visual height to the space, while the original shape of the granite countertop provides additional storage space for small items. 
The scheme gives a detailed idea of the interior layout. The turquoise color indicates the original wall, subsequently dismantled. 
Compact interiors are always fountdesign dilemmas, but precisely because of this, Daniel Perkins so willingly takes on their design. “This is a really exciting experience,” she says. - And in all other cases, the design is reduced to the selection of cushions. Do you think the updated design of this studio is convenient and rational? Or would you change something? Share your opinion in the comments.
