Architect Tim Seggerman has converted a 420-square-foot apartment into an unfolding living space. Despite its tiny size, Seggerman equipped the studio with a corner dedicated to reading and a fully functional laundry station.
Seggerman modeled his re-design on the concept of a jewelry box. Much like the box, sliding doors unveil a myriad of rooms and nooks. He has in this way made the living quarters not only multifunctional, but also somehow airy and even spacious. He has moreover countered the many problems that are presented by cramped city living, and it follows that he chose to focus on New York's Upper West Side here, a region that is no stranger to confined real estate.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Jewelry Box Apartments
- Architects can look at utilizing the jewelry box model for their designs, providing the same efficient functionality despite limited space.
- Multifunctional Living Spaces
- Designers are integrating multifunctional living amenities such as laundry and reading nooks with limited space to offer a comfortable and spacious living space.
- Sliding Door Spaces
- Sliding doors can provide the illusion of spaciousness in confined living areas while still allowing separate spaces for added functionality.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architectural Design
- Architects can use jewelry box-inspired designs to create efficient and functional living spaces, especially in densely populated urban areas.
- Real Estate
- Incorporating multifunctional amenities into small apartments can make them more appealing to prospective buyers or renters in crowded metropolitan areas.
- Home Interior
- Designers can experiment with sliding door concepts to create unique and flexible living spaces, making use of every inch of interior space available.
