Small Space Condo Expands with Curved Walls, Color & Light
Posted by Leo de Carvalho on Wed, May 11, 2011
So often, small living spaces are boxy and claustrophobic. This small apartment in the Netherlands is a great example of smart small-space design and urban living, ingeniously using curves to create a feeling of openness. More reminiscent of a boat than an on land dwelling, this remarkable tiny home offers more comfort and flair than you find in many larger apartments.
By the use of curves, the eye is drawn around the room, making it feel more spacious than it really is. The use of built-in furniture, a favorite strategy for us here at Zoom-Room, helps open up the space, leaving more room to breathe. It also offers well planned and ample storage, where, like a boat, there's a place for everything, and everything has its place.
Located on the top floor of an historic mansion built in 1890, the use of light in this fully renovated all-in-one unit, utilizing angled ceilings, white walls, and skylight windows, makes the place almost shimmer. This, of course, adds to the illusion of space, and elevates one's mood when feeling a bit closed in.
This apartment is in The Hague, was designed (and is offered for rent for as litte as 105 euro/night) by Maff. An ideal urban refuge, it's conveniently located in center of the city. We saw it first on Dornob.