an amazing before + after                        

Friday, April 17, 2015 at 09:19AM

While scouring Pinterest the other day for some creative and inspiring use of space for our plan to turn our room over the garage into another bedroom, full bath and walk-in closet, I about died when I saw this cramped attic-turned-chic kids room by Shannon Wollack and Brittany Zwickl of LA-based design firm LIFE.STYLE.  Not only did they nail every single detail, from the Osborne and Little Coronata Star wallpaper, satin brass hardware and neutral color palette, but they made brilliant use of every single inch of space (the bookshelves on either side of the windows adds surface space and the trundel beds are great for hosting lots of friends for sleepovers!) Attics are tricky in the first place, thanks to usually low, sloped ceilings, but this room feels open and airy.  I love the simple white and gold color palette with subtle, patterned pillows and coordinating Roman shade and a beautiful herringbone jute rug for a little texture, leaving the pops of color to come from the books and toys on the shelves.  This is about as perfect as a kids space gets!  This layout could work for an adult space, too, or needed extra space to house guests!  To read more about this before and after, and to see where to purchase a lot of the items used, check out the article here.

 

                                               

Credits: hoofdbeeld www.lamaisonmatelot.com | beeld 1 http://www.olivierchabaud.com | beeld 2 Pinterest bron onbekend | beeld 3 ons werk www.interieurdesign.nu | beeld 4-6 Pinterest bron onbekend
 

 loft conversion in terronska

 

loft conversion in terronska by idhea
images © filip šlapal

czech republic-based architectural firm idhea has completed the renovation of a house, originally built in the 1930’s in bubeneč prague district.
a combination of the original brick chimney wall, the wood planks and soft gray plaster create a contemporary textural pallet.
the popular zone was an important factor in the programming and placement of the interior spaces. the more public areas,
such as the living and dining area are facing the stromovka park and the zoo in troja, while the windows of the bedroom
have high-gown lime-trees outside, proving privacy.

having minimal floorspace, the challenge of the project was finding a balance between the desired openness while still integrating
all the necessary areas. this was achieved with a gallery space atop the stairs, giving the view of the sloped volume.
combining storage space with structural elements create focal points in the within the apartment.

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cabinetry is built into the stairs 
image © filip šlapal

second story gallery
images © filip šlapal

bathroom with natural lighting
images © filip šlapal

view of hallway towards the bedroom
image © filip šlapal

bedroom with gabled ceiling and skylight  

image © filip šlapal

project info:

project: 2006-2008

construction: 2008-2012

cooperation: lukáš vrba

photography: dalibor hlaváček

visualizations: dalibor hlaváček