Budgeting is One of the Most Misunderstood Parts of Home Renovation A Renovation Budget Template is not something I created because our renovation went wrong — it is something I use because budget estimation and planning are part of my daily work as an architect. From the very beginning of this studio apartment renovation, the…
From Vision to Reality: Part 2 of Our Studio Apartment Renovation Journey Designing a layout for small apartment sounds easy — until you’re standing in a 16 m² studio flat, trying to figure out where to sleep, eat, work, and live… without tripping over your own shoes. That’s exactly where we found ourselves in Week…
Where do we even begin a studio apartment renovation process? Where do we even begin a studio apartment renovation process? That’s the question we asked ourselves as we stood in the middle of our tiny, outdated studio apartment, surrounded by swollen furniture, yellowing walls, and a wooden window decoration that had definitely seen brighter days….
1. Introduction & About This Studio Apartment Renovation Series Welcome to my tiny studio apartment renovation adventure! My story begins like this: I bought a flat I hadn’t even seen… Yes, really. My fiancé visited it, walked through the rooms (well—room), took some quick pictures, and messaged me that it’s too small, dark, and not…
A Small Kitchen That Barely Exists? Yep, I’ve Been There. When I say I’ve lived in small apartments, I don’t just mean “cozy” – I mean no kitchen, “sink in the hallway” kind of small. Over the years, I’ve adapted to many strange setups: hot plates balanced on dressers, dish drying racks on windowsills, and…
Furniture for small spaces isn’t about finding smaller pieces—it’s about smarter decisions. In this in-depth guide, an architect breaks down 6 practical rules that explain how furniture for small spaces really works, based on layout logic, daily movement, and visual balance—not trends or styling hacks.
Small apartment ideas aren’t just about what furniture you choose—they’re about how your space feels. From layered lighting and tonal color schemes to textured materials, textiles, and visual rhythm, this guide shows how to turn a functional small apartment into a calm, cozy, and stylish home.
Intro – Why I Started the “Pantry Cleaning Challenge”? First, I heard about food storage and pantry organization challenge in January. One of the Instagram mommies shared her beautifully organized pantry and food storage… and how she started to clean up “the ruins” in her kitchen after Christmas. Back then I just took notice —…
1. When Changing Your Space Means Facing Yourself You’d think a home makeover is mostly about picking out paint colors or scrolling through Pinterest for the perfect shelf.But here’s what no one tells you: transforming your space often stirs up something deeper. Mid-renovation, I found myself sitting on the floor, surrounded by chaos, wondering: Why…