Whether the rooms in your apartment are small and crowded with clutter, or the entire space simply doesn’t flow well, an apartment renovation can change all of that, and give you a new, functional and modern space to enjoy living in, instead of merely existing in.
Bathrooms and kitchens are arguably two of the most important rooms in any apartment, and yet it’s often these rooms that need the most work during a makeover, and which, when renovated, can be the most inspiring spaces.
Here are some space saving solutions for a New York apartment kitchen:
An under mount sink
Sleek and modern, these have the effect of making a kitchen appear longer and larger.
A one bowl sink
Double sinks might sound like a better deal, but having one single, larger bowl sink, is actually far more functional and takes up a lot less space, too.
An over the sink cutting board
These are great for temporarily expanding your benchtop space by fitting very over an undermount sink, and what’s more, they’re fantastic for hiding dirty dishes, too!
Pull-out corner units
Helping you to make the most of your cupboard space, and giving access to hard to reach corners, pull-out corner units are highly effective space saving tools.
Floor to ceiling cabinets
With these cabinets, you can keep the essential items that you use everyday at eye level so they’re easy to reach when you need them, and store other, less frequently used appliances and items high up.
Open or floating shelves
These can give the illusion of more space, and are lot less overbearing than overhead cabinets.
Built-in appliances
You can make your kitchen flow better visually by opting for built-in appliances, and make better use of the space, too.
Swap cabinets for drawers
You can have as many drawers as you want, and you’ll find that you can make much better use of the space than you would with cabinets alone.
Consider expanding
While this isn’t an option for everyone, some apartment owners may find that they can knock down a dividing a wall to gain more space in their kitchen.
Here are some space saving solutions for a New York apartment bathroom:
Moving onto the bathroom, here are some space saving solutions to give you a bathroom that doesn’t feel so cramped when having it renovated:
A floating vanity
Adding a floating vanity to your bathroom can give the instant illusion of space, while toilets mounted on the wall and mixer taps can help to give the room a more cohesive and sleek appeal.
To help give more privacy in the space (especially if you’re forced to share your moment of luxury and serenity with another family member!), nib walls can be used to separate toilet and bathroom spaces, which will also give an attractive aesthetic as well as additional storage space.
Take advantage of whatever wall space is available to fill with storage and built-in shelving, so that bathroom products can be kept hidden from view, but easy to access, and reducing the overall effect that clutter can have on a room. For added sleekness and even more storage, consider recessed mirrored cabinets on at least one wall.
Provided you work with an experienced apartment renovation company, virtually anything is possible when it comes to saving space; all you need to do now, is figure out what you’re going to do with all your extra space!