"I was at IKEA yesterday and I thought I'd put up a few of the pictures I took there. Most of them are from an exhibit showing how IKEA might furnish really tiny apartments and homes. I thought they did a good job. See if you agree."
Here's (above) the living room, dining room and kitchen, all in one continuous space. It's a bit claustrophobic, but not nearly as much as you'd expect. Having white furniture and white walls makes the area seem bigger.
You'd need a bigger table than this, even with the extender up. Even so, it might be okay if you're eating alone.
Extra chairs hang from hooks on the wall.
Off the kitchen, on the other side of the wall behind the sofa, is a corridor containing the bathroom and closets.
There's (above) the bedroom. It's pretty minimal. The bed looks like it only sleeps one.
One last picture: here's (above) the living room as seen from the dining table. You see another glimpse of the bed in the background. Storage boxes on top of the right hand bookshelves are black which hides them in shadow and reduces the storage clutter. Interesting, eh?
"I wonder if IKEA sells many of those "small space" suites? Maybe there's a lot of people who'll sacrifice space to live in exciting, expensive places.
I used to know a magazine editor who worked in Manhattan and she lived in a very tiny but well-furnished apartment. She seemed happy. Hmmmmm. Maybe it does work for some people."
Before I close I'll throw in a couple of unrelated IKEA pictures. I like this craftsman, "Seven Dwarves" style oak table. It would make a good desk. No...wait a minute... you couldn't slip file drawers under there. Maybe something simpler would be better.
I also like this idea (above) for a womans sewing room. The idea of a movable clothes rack situated in front of a three-part mirror is an interesting one. You'd have to roll the rack away to use the mirror, but that's okay.
I'll add that this is the way I imagine rooms must be like in the garment industry. I like rooms for the home that are informed by working areas in the real world. I like to be reminded of commerce, of making things to sell.
"Anyway, that's it! See you later!"
This small spaces movement is broader than apartments - I think the tiny house culture loves the pigeon-hole lifestyle, too. Every nook is filled with a utilitarian item or dual/quad use purpose. I've watched tons of videos on tiny house construction, especially those built on dual wheel trailers, similar to a landscaper's trailer. Really amazing what people fit into that footprint.
ReplyDeleteMy books won't fit into any of them...
Looks like you lost some weight.
ReplyDeleteZ: Haw! Me too. I need room for my books. People say you can find anything on the internet, but that's not true. Also, if you have a family you'll want to have space.
ReplyDeleteAnon: I have lost some weight but I'm still too fat. I stopped eating cheese and ice cream and just that alone made a noticable difference. I haven't gone on a low carb diet because I feel that carbs are necessary for stable moods, but I could be wrong.
You'll probably be miserable, grumpy, and fatigued if try a low carb diet. Low calorie is a safer and more long term solution. Eat more raw fruits and vegetables. Fish are a good choice as well. You can eat junk food, just make sure it's in limited amounts. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteAnon: Sounds good to me! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAre you on the Carl's Jr. diet? I'd know that decor anywhere!
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