LIVIN'.... SMALL IN NEW YORK CITY. MAXIMIZING SPACE!
Expansive is a term widely used in NYC. With such little room for rolling acres of land in this concrete jungle, New Yorker's are turning to more creative was to maximize their living spaces. We've all had the notion, a friend, family member or someone's brother-in-law's sister made the move into the big city. We all think, Hey! They'll be living large alright!
Here's a remarkable 150 square foot apartment, quaint is an understatement. Inhabited by Anthony T, you’ll be strangely glued to how he organizes his space. Check it out HERE before hitting planning open houses this weekend.
Below are some suggestions on changes you can make to create space out of thin air, and flaunt those extra square feet properly.
Sprucing up the focal point of your apartment? Your living room and kitchens are often the first thing you see. Think about redoing those 1960s original tiles or scratched parquet floors. Companies like Listone Giordano Hardwoods offer a unique selection of natural grains that can face-lift any space. Wide plank seems to be the stile trend.
Living in a one bedroom or studio, Architectural Digest's show last month features the ingenuity of Milano Smart Living. Yes the Italians did it again marrying design and functionality of a bed that swivels into a home entertainment center or a library. Personally testing it out in person I can assure you, you will not break a sweat making or hiding your bed into the walls. At price points starting a $12k you'll get back 80+ square footage of space when your bed magically disappears.
The term “gut renovation” is often used informally for any project where all of the visible surfaces in a room are replaced, but technically, in a gut renovation, interior walls are stripped down to the studs and framing or knocked out entirely. A gut will start at the higher end of that $100 to $200 per-square-foot range. If doing deep renovations are for you, 2 things to note._ Sweeten.
Don’t skimp on plumbing and electrical infrastructure: While these aspects probably won’t garner any compliments at your dinner party, you still need licensed and qualified experts for these jobs. If you don’t, there may be pricey problems to deal with in the long run.
Focus on kitchens and baths: Spend your money here! These rooms have the most resale value potential.