Help!!! Maximizing a small space
Emily Bartow
6 years ago
I have a small studio apartment that I am looking for some seating, like a small couch, or maybe just a recliner type chair to sit in to watch TV. My TV Is located on the bar near the window above the bar fridge. Currently right now I have two bar chairs for seating, a computer chair at my desk or to sit on my bed. I would really like to have like a love seat or an overstuffed chair, but I just can envision it in the space. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. The photo is a layout of my space.......
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Comments (19)Herbflavor- I will try the 3 sketches. I've heard of the Liebherr, might be a bit out of range, $3000 for a freestanding 24", also sounds like service maybe expensive too. I do like the counter depth and compactness it would provide though. Katsmah- great idea, although the fridge door swinging how it does makes easy access to beer when I'm in the next room over (living/dining room). Moving the fridge towards the right may address this though. roarah- Another great idea! Except my sink/cooktop wall is an exterior wall, I may not be able to do this depending on what's behind there, but I can do it on the opposite wall. Also- a standard studded wall is 3.5" deep, how did you fit a toaster here? fori- Aisle is 49" wide from edge of existing countertop to countertop. I may be able to get a few (3) more inches by taking out studs on the fridge wall. It's a non-bearing wall, I planned to do this with the 'fridge anyhow so it doesn't stick out as far as it does now. I'll see if I can fit 30" depth cabinets but I dont think there's going to be enough space, not to mention the added expense. Yes, cabinets all the way up to the ceiling is in the plans, and yes I can, there's nothing behind there but air. On the existing fridge wall, the soffit stops at the pantry. I made a graph paper sketch, I'll have to find it and scan it....See MoreSquare up with house vs maximize space- pool and p-house design????
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Comments (8)Why would somebody rent a three bedroom unit with only a kitchenette that has one cabinet? Those in need of three bedrooms are usually multiple people households who want more than a kitchenette and a cramped tiny bathroom. Also, bedrooms need to have egress and I don't see how yours will. What area of the country do you live in? How much would you rent a 3 bedroom for and how long would it take to recoup your construction costs? I'd consider making this a very nice 1 bedroom with a real kitchen, decent bathroom, and living dining space. You need to figure out whether those windows are ok for a bedroom egress....See More
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