In the center of Volos, on Koumoundourou Street, 50 m. from the shops of Agios Nikolaos, we were invited to remodel a 30 sq.m. studio apartment with the aim of using it as a short-term rental residence.
The main goal of the design was flexibility and the configuration of the space to offer a comfortable and at the same time functional and aesthetically beautiful use.
Managing the limitations of a small apartment of old design (lighting, ventilation, small spaces) we chose to highlight its simple geometry in order to have better diffusion of light within it and the illusion of a larger space. By mentally separating the kitchen from the living room, constructing its counter perpendicular to the long axis of the space so that it functions as both a kitchen counter and a dining table, we managed to gain space in the living room, kitchen, dining room and at the same time illuminate the entire apartment with natural light during the morning hours. We slightly enlarged the bathroom and changed its layout, gaining space in order to place a comfortable shower with a more functional space for the user. The bunk bed of our own design, with a sofa that opens in the front and becomes a double bed and a semi-double bed above, was chosen for better management of the living room / bedroom space and the option of hosting more people in the apartment.
In the decoration of the spaces, earthy colors were chosen in a modern design with rustic tones, as well as warm and special lighting with touches of more intense colors, such as a painting of our own composition with works by Roy Lichtenstein.
