Bruno Kim Arquitetura has renovated a small apartment in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The flat measures 495 square feet (46 m2), and it was remodelled as one open-plan space, with only the bathroom in a separate room.
A bedroom behind curtains
The most unusual feature is the bedroom. Instead of fixed walls, curtains separate it from the main living areas. When they are fully closed, the bed is hidden from view and the room becomes private.
With the curtains open, the bedroom works as another part of the living space. Its walls are given over to storage, and a wood headboard is picked out with hidden lighting.
Kitchen and work corner
The kitchen sits opposite the bedroom. It has wood details and a large island, with a dining table placed against it. Hidden lighting adds a warm glow to the backsplash, the underside of the island and the bar area.
By the windows, a wood accent wall forms a backdrop for the desk. In the bathroom there is a low wood cabinet, a vanity with a built-in sink and a walk-in shower.
Making small homes adaptable
As a general point, soft dividers such as curtains let a very small home change between open and private layouts during the day, without losing floor area to permanent walls.
Project credits
- Project: apartment renovation, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Architecture: Bruno Kim Arquitetura
- Photography: Manuel Sa
- Source: Contemporist