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Professional advice from:Pravin Muthiah, CoupdevilleJamie Falla, Jamie Falla ArchitectureColm Doyle, DMVF ArchitectsMax out your living spaceBuilding a mezzanine (an in-between floor) or loft level for your bed is a fantastic way to increase the floor space of a compact flat. In this apartment, owned and designed by architect Pravin Muthiah, moving the bedroom to a higher level has allowed the flat’s living area to be made into a larger, open-plan space – the sort of spatial luxury that really makes a difference in a one-bedroom home. “With most small, modern spaces, normally both the living room and bedroom would be on the same floor,” says Muthiah, “but this is a good example of how a small space can feel much more generous by having a mezzanine. It effectively adds another room, as well as increasing resale value.”
Tier itThis can seem like a big investment and structurally isn’t always an option, but creating a mezzanine gives a small space some depth and dimension. As a large number of homes in Tokyo are narrow, the answer is often to build upwards. Visiting any studio home, you’re likely to find a little loft space that functions as a bedroom or storage space. If height is on your side but not width, see if you can invest in a extra level, like the one in this slim studio (you won’t need Planning Permission, but will need it to comply with Building Regulations). If you have the option and budget, equip it with a spiral staircase as a more user-friendly and eye-pleasing alternative to a ladder.Alternatively, check out double loft beds, which could also boost valuable floor space without involving any structural work.Read the experts’ advice on carving out a new room in this way without extending
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space-this space is a perfect space and it neat and clean
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