# Storage-Enhanced Apartments Adrià Escolano and David Steegmann Build a Stylish Storage Spaces By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-storage-space References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/05/04/el-guateque-apartments-interiors-mdf-storage-walls/) & [adriaescolano](http://www.adriaescolano.com) In the contemporary context, stylish storage spaces are very important. For one, today's consumer is increasingly aesthetically driven. Secondly, given dense urban environments, living spaces are getting smaller and smaller. Architects Adrià Escolano and David Steegmann had the opportunity to overhaul two El Guateque apartments from the 1950s. The project divided the three-story building into two separate homes. As a result, space became limited and the two architects had to focus on creating enough open space within the apartments. They did so by ensuring the dwelling had an abundance of discreet and stylish storage spaces. This is realized through MDF panels "with jagged edges that differ on each floor," making not only for a functional feature but also an attention-captivating one. Image Credit: José Hevia ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stylish Storage Spaces:** Creating discreet and stylish storage spaces in small living environments is becoming increasingly important for aesthetically-driven consumers. - **Optimizing Open Space:** Architects are finding innovative solutions to maximize open space in limited living environments, utilizing clever storage designs. - **Attention-captivating Features:** Designing storage spaces with unique and eye-catching elements, such as MDF panels with jagged edges, can create functional yet visually interesting features in apartments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architectural Design:** Architects can explore innovative ways to incorporate stylish storage solutions into residential designs, addressing the need for functional and visually appealing spaces in urban living environments. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Companies in the furniture and home decor industry can develop storage solutions that are not only functional but also visually captivating, catering to the growing demand for stylish storage options in small living spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can focus on creating clever storage solutions that optimize open space in apartments, providing aesthetically pleasing yet practical options for clients with limited living areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Storage-Centric Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clutterfree-living.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Apartment-Inspired Drawer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apt-drawers.md) - [Compact Madrid Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio-1.md) - [Thoughtful Micro Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-studio-apartment.md) - [Timeless Comfortable Bright Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lvia-leite.md) - [Ultra-Slick Modern Apartment Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-apartment-interior.md) - [CD-Centric Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-nube.md) - [Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-studio.md)