One of the most essential aspects of interior design is lighting – an element that can make or break an interior space of any size or material. Yet good lighting can be especially important for smaller or more crowded spaces, making them feel larger and more open even when their literal dimensions haven’t changed. In turn, larger spaces with poor lighting may feel smaller and less welcoming than they have the potential to be. To make interiors feel aptly large and well lit, designers can rely on several tried and true methods that make the most of a space, from using the right shades and types of lights to placing them in the best locations to integrating other elements that best complement existing lighting. These strategies, as well as several examples of their application, are listed below.
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Smart Configurations for Small Kitchens
Small spaces sometimes have to host essential functions. How can you incorporate the kitchen into your design in the best possible way when your floor space is limited? We have thoroughly reviewed our published projects to select 7 houses in which the architects have effectively solved this problem, using intelligent and innovative configurations.
These kitchens manage to appear larger than they really are when attached to neighboring spaces such as living rooms or dining rooms. In themselves, they are kitchens that occupy very small spaces, opting for a different approach to the traditional kitchen that normally occupies an independent and exclusive room.
https://www.archdaily.com/890959/smart-configurations-for-small-kitchensJosé Tomás Franco
Curtain Cottage / Apparte Studio
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Architects: Apparte Studio
- Area: 60 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Danpal, Fisher & Paykel, Buderus, Caesarstone, Dulux, +2
https://www.archdaily.com/886465/curtain-cottage-apparte-studioRayen Sagredo
Vietnamese Restaurant / Phamily Kitchen
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Architects: Phamily Kitchen
https://www.archdaily.com/598389/vietnamese-restaurant-phamily-kitchenKaren Valenzuela