SquareRooms Issue 181 Mid-Year 2020
9 Playf ul f unctionality It’s all fun and games until your kid’s room turns into a ground zero situation post-game time with his peers. Combine elements of comfort and orderliness into your child’s playground-cum-sanctuary by installing a customised bunk bed that is fitted with a pull-out bed. And instead of building a run-of-the-mill ladder, turn it into a flight of wooden stairs that function as handy storage spaces and a built-in slide for a playful touch. Extra tip: use light brown laminated wood for the staircase so that it blends with the rest of the room's overall sophisticated vibe. Who thought slides and stairs could be effortlessly elegant? DOUBLE AGENTS Furniture pieces that work twice than as hard Wall-mounted pull-out desk Aside from functioning as work or study surface, the hollow side can also serve as a storage space for pens and notebooks. Ottoman Sharing a cup of joe at home with someone? Whip out the pouf that’s meant for sitting and use it as a makeshift coffee table, pronto! Foldable room dividers Collapsible screens are great for privacy purposes, but don’t let their job stop there – hang some framed photos or paintings on its panels to make an instant wall gallery. Wine and dine If you’re the type to keep bottles of vino at home, then this ingenious idea will tickle your fancy. To accommodate an extensive wine collection, relocate the dining area to the kitchen where the open concept effectively avoids any opportunities of clutter. It’s also worth noting, however, to make adequate space for storage and cook area to leaves a comfortable wriggle room for the user. You can also lower the kitchen island to double up as a dining table and use it as a food prep zone. Finish the look of this chic kitchen-slash-dining room by adding some deep velvet barstools, and you’re ready to welcome dinner party guests in no time! Create multipurpose zones 2 Maximise space at home with these two clever combinations IMAGE COURTESY OF MR SHOPPER STUDIO IMAGE COURTESY OF MR SHOPPER STUDIO ESSENTIALS
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