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This is a space I designed and completed in March 2003.  My original concept was to convert an oversized studio into a one bedroom, maximizing the use of space and the value of the property. After some changes to the floorplan the project called for several pieces of new furniture: a dining table, chest of drawers, coffee table, etragere, and built in bookcases and cabinets.

living room

 

 

kitchen

 

kitchen: granite counter with rock faced edge, white ash and birch cabinets,

indian slate tiles

 

sleeping area...bookcases hide old entry,

slide to allow egress

 

 

artemis chest in birch and white ash tv cart

 

built in maple wardrobe...japanese paper on door panels

 

living room with mobile etagere in white oak

new entry door

dining area... dining table is brown ash with padauk accents

living room view from bedroom

 

view into bedroom

 

livingroom with curly maple fire log

 

 

 

 
 
 



These pictures show the unit in its original state
 

entry hall from entrance

 

living room and closet door

 dining area

kitchen entry

Before: Red Lines show the foci of construction. I removed the rear closets and the central closet which I replaced with a smaller one in the space of the old entrance to the living room. A wider kitchen door and a new opening between the kitchen and living room form the new entry to the unit.

 

After: The final layout includes french doors to separate the two rooms while providing light and a sense of continuity. The original entry door remains functional but hidden behind movable bookcases. A pantry cabinet in the kitchen increased the net storage capacity lost to the new opening.