A Seattle couple maximized the potential of a small home by using proven decorating solutions and hidden resources – the attic and basement.
Ideally, a large family needs a big house. But in reality everything is much more prosaic. Architects Kyle and Lauren and their three children previously shared the 70-square-metre, early 1900s home. But the couple was in no hurry to buy a larger home. The issue of cramped space and lack of personal space (the old layout included only one bedroom and a bathroom) was resolved by competent renovation and use of technical premises – the attic and part of the basement.
As a result of the redevelopment, the usable area of the house was almost doubled, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a full-fledged workplace were created. But even with such significant adjustments, the house cannot now be called spacious. Therefore, Kyle and Lauren used the finished space very sparingly.
For a compact kitchen, we designed a multifunctional island with a bar counter and shelves for a microwave, cookbooks and a place to feed the dog. Closed and open shelves of different sizes were designed to store dishes, food and jars of spices, and the window space was used for cabinets and a sink.
Since the owners of the house like minimalism , suitable for small houses and apartments, they didn’t have to rack their brains for long about choosing an interior style. In addition, laconic furniture and accessories perfectly complement the strict geometry of the old house.
The same color scheme was used in all rooms, including the children’s rooms, so as not to overwhelm the space. The interior looks sophisticated and modern thanks to the gray-blue color, which also harmonizes perfectly with the yellow wood that is abundant here.
Glossy furniture facades are another feature of this interior. The darkish, non-staining color makes the gloss quite practical: even in a house with so many children. The owners say that the gloss creates additional glare, so the house is always light , even on the cloudiest days.
