Residing in a home of 280 sq. meters is just not straightforward. Certain, we all know from our faculty days that it may be executed, however most of us would not select to dwell in a small residence as we transfer ahead in life. It could possibly be due to the concern of not having sufficient cupboard space for all our belongings, the concern that we can’t have sufficient area to dwell and work, or only a imprecise feeling that we’ll at all times really feel cramped. Inside designer Andrea Harbeck, founding father of the design studio .PEAM, within the Munich suburb of Starnberg, sees it in another way: “The choice to maneuver right into a mini-apartment means above all throwing issues away. It’s important to consider carefully about what you really want and what you are able to do with out.” That’s in fact demanding, however additionally it is thrilling for Andrea.
When she acquired an project to transform a small residence, Andrea did not hesitate for a second. “We wished to point out you could create a unprecedented look in an area of simply 25 sq. meters,” she says. “In fact, it is rather small-scale and that requires nice self-discipline from the client to restrict himself. However we additionally discover that modern and engaging.”
Transferring to a small residence brings many questions and choices to make: how a lot cupboard space is important? Do I really want these espresso cups collected over the previous 5 years? What’s central right here and what do I discover vital? “In the end, the objects, furnishings and equipment which are stored are the essence of the proprietor’s character,” says Andrea. Her consumer from Munich was a really passionate prepare dinner, so a well-equipped kitchen and work area had been important. The result’s an almost 3-metre-long customized kitchen that additionally hides a washer and extra cupboard space behind brushed chrome steel fronts. The reflective floor offers a pointy distinction to the white oiled larch of the encompassing cupboards. A pure white limewash has been utilized to the partitions and ceiling, finishing the stripped-down coloration and materials palette. “The extra muted the alternatives, the calmer a room feels,” says Andrea.
