I live in an old flat. Generally speaking the older flats
are much bigger than the more modern homes, being built to try and fit as many
people into a square meter as possible.
We have a giant lounge, with ample room for our sparse
furniture – it’s great – Spacious. If we decided to turn the space into a dance
floor after a dinner party, it would transition with ease. Our massive room is
so light and airy. The fact that we do not have a king size bed is just a waste
of the space.
Despite the size of the two main living areas of the flat –
I very often question the architects thinking when designing the place… Now, I
don’t claim to be an expert – But the use of the space is just plain
impractical.
We have a cricket pitch length bathroom, with a separate toilet
that one needs to straddle in order to close the door.
But the most frustrating area of the whole place – which for
the record, I adore, really – is the kitchen. It is tiny, and one of the most
impractical rooms in the whole flat. It is the epitome of wasted space. I love spending time in the kitchen, cooking
and baking - so it is such a shame that the smallest room in our home is the
kitchen… None the less, I make do – occasionally feeling overwhelmed, piping hot dish in hand, no counter space, shouting
profanities after bashing my shin while shimmying between an open oven and poorly
positioned island.
So you can imagine the rich shade of emerald I turned when I gazed upon these beautiful little kitchens (here). So cleverly
optimizing even the smallest spaces.
All images House & Garden
Such gorgeous, practical ideas.
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