Office in living room

Office room was needed for other purposes but the need of office did not disappear. New location was found in the living room. It only meant that we also needed to find new home for all the books...

As the office space is part of the living room it must fit the style. The table is customized from IKEA kitchen table top and also other items are from the IKEA kitchen line The office had to include enough space for folders, printer, routers, memory units etc. The "invisibility" is particularly important as this space is the first one you see when you enter the flat. Care was taken to hide all the cords and they are hidden behind the furniture and special cover. Additionally a home movie system unit was integrated under the table. The wall behind was painted to give a background that ties the furniture together as an office but also to "hide" the black computer screen so that it does not stand out so much from the whiteness. A nice work of art showing birch tree trunks was installed on the wall to tie all the colors together and make the space softer. Now the office is a good looking solid part of living room and not a cramped eye sore corner.

...and the books found a new home over the sofa in custom made shelves :-)

Before the change

Before the change

Peaceful bedroom

My lovely customer decided that it was finally time to have the bedroom of her dreams. Everything had to go except for a painting. Ceiling was painted, walls were lined with Marimekko wallpaper and a parquet was installed to the floor. The silk curtains were made by measure to compliment the wallpaper. In the end we found the perfect bed from Grange as well as the bedside table. Storage system was made by customer's specifications and fits in nicely to a room that has rather difficult corners and which is not spoiled with space. The room is now a sanctuary and feels much more spacious than before.

Before

Before

Storage system to meet the need

I was given a task to slightly upgrade a young girl's room into a teenager's room. Main target was to make the room less cluttered and unify storaging. The aim was to collect all storage units on one side of the room so that it would not stand out but rather look like a wall. This way one dream was fulfilled as it was possible to hang a big mirror where one storage unit used to be. The interiors of the storage units where carefully planned in order to fit everything that was needed. With rather small steps a big change was accomplished. The atmosphere is now more calm and grown up. And wait until we get the curtains and ceiling lamp changed as well...

Before

Before

Sauna and Bathroom

Once again I got the privilege to help with a challenging sauna/bathroom project. At the top floor of an apartment was a bathroom which required total change over.  The walls should not move. The renovated space should accommodate a shower, basin, toilet, sauna and washing machine. The apparent main challenge was the steeply sloping roof which actually allowed the sauna to be positioned only in one place. In the end it was a battle of millimeters to make sure that sauna door had enough space to open and that one could stand when taking a shower. The end result is very pleasing, functional and the space looks much bigger than before. Sauna, which is only 1,1 x 1,7m, has proven to be surprisingly spacious and works as well as any bigger sauna. 

Before

Sauna / Bathroom / Buanderie

Family of four wanted to have a place to relax after busy week. They had a long garage / storage space that was not in a proper use. The initial idea was to create a spa area with jacuzzi and sauna with double showers on one side of the space and buanderie on the other. After several rounds of discussion and consideration we agreed that it was better to have a more spacious room than a space where you would have multiple activities but little room. Now all the functions have enough space and the general atmosphere is calm and fresh.

As the process goes the plans change (and the final outcome can look still different...)

Entry hall / Buanderie

This projects got its starting point when a family of five changed houses. Otherwise they were mostly happy with the new house but with three children they needed an unofficial entry hall where they could fit all jackets, shoes etc. Also at the same time the space should serve as storage for winter/summer clothes and also accommodate washing machine, dryer and etc. Also they wanted to have their cross trainer there. A real multipurpose room! The space in the basement was very basic and all that remained after alterations was the floor. Currently it was in a very inefficient use. The key to creating multiple uses for the space was to build new separations. On one side the new wall serves the entry hall with coat hooks and  on the other side you find storage space for seasonal clothing. Two uses in one go! Enough storage space is allocated under and over the table where you can sort your laundry. New halogen rails were installed to provide enough light for underground space. You can also use the space for drying laundry thanks to ropes that go from wall to wall and good ventilation. Cross trainer found its place in front of the television. The family got all they wished for in a limited space.

Limited space and abundance of requirements leads to efficient and imaginative use of space! 

This is were the fridge used to be

Behind the curtain you will find coat hangers for seasonal clothes

Enough space for sorting out laundry

and for jackets that are in use

Enough space for shoes...

Space for washing machines, before...

This space was separated into two...

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Sauna / Bathroom / Buanderie

Once again I had the enjoyable challenge to turn a basement into a lovely family sauna and bathroom  including space for washing machines etc. Family had just bought the house and they hoped that sauna would be finished before they moved in. Therefore this was a very quick and energetic process which benefited from the family's quick decision making skills.

Family had requested a large sauna suitable for conversation and a double shower. Also a space for changing clothes was on their wish list. I prepared three different layouts for the basement area. One of the plans stood out for the family and we developed it further. Once the plan was finalized I assisted the family to source the materials locally as we could not have long lead times for any of the products. All in all the project took 3 months to complete and they got a lovely sauna, bathroom and utility room with minimum wait.

A little extra design exists in the shower. Between the showers you have a colonne with beautiful tile. Inside it you have shelves for shampoos etc. They are available from both sides but are not visible from the general view!

It is possible to have a beautiful bathroom with materials that you can source from shops right away and minimize the risk of delays.

utility room's glass door is like a light element

sauna to enjoy

Double shower with colonne

Changing area on right. Notice smaller tiles where the floor is wet.

Utility room

colonne from inside

Utility room and shower, before...

Sauna, before...