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Display Name:	meridian65
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Can you rotate the tub 45 degrees and then put the sink along side and the toilet at the end of bath ( like where it is now but closer to the door. Do you have any vertical space? Think about a box shelf above door way, shelves above sink or toilet or if you dont move tub put a towel shelf opposite end of shower - we have very small bathroom and found a rack at ikea that I put folded towels on and then use the ikea kitchen "s" hooks to hang towels on the rack after shower- super efficient use of space. Happy to share if you want more details Remove Tub in Small Bathroom? Good Questions Flag this comment	2/1/12 4:04 PM
That is quite a room. The key obstacle for me is the incompatible mix of architectural styles. The room structure with the ceiling design looks somewhat period futuristic/art deco. Very cool and the height is fantastic. But then the fireplace is "French chateau" which ideally doesn't really harmonize with the style of the room (the trapezoid feature is meant to be the chimney breast like you see in grand European houses except we're not in a European chateau....) Equally intriguing is what looks like a chimney conduit up above in the " white zone" above the red wall that doesn't meet up with the chimney and fireplace below.. It may be daring but I would be tempted to remove the fireplace and rebuild the wall with a more contemporary fireplace that gells with the architectural design of the room and meets up with what looks like the chimney above, add bookshelves and then add the colour you love in this new "cleaner" space. To tackle the tv issue I would consIder hanging it on either side of the fireplace and create a sliding panel/ false wall that you pull down to reveal the tv. You can fix artwork on the front of the panel to hide the tv when not in use. It's a wonderful space but the architectural mishmash needs harmonizing ;0) Hivemind Designer: What Would You Do With This Wall? Flag this comment	1/25/12 3:02 PM
in addition to all the great comments above, re office in the closet, take a look at the "Fitting a home office in a small space" article http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dc/roundup/fitting-a-home-office-in-your-small-space-small-space-solution-113382 i vote for the expedit solution to wall off your bedroom - they are deceptively large in terms of storage capacity and you can add the drawers, doors, baskets or leave empty - so much flexibility! also, we live in a small apt. and i am a big fan of "pop up" tables - it looks like you could put one under the kitchen bar if you wanted to create a bigger seating area for when friends come round and then stash it back down when not in use. this website http://www.newtableconcept.com (sorry its not so convenient for you - the company is in italy - we live in luxembourg) will give you the idea - i made one with stuff i picked up at the hardware store and attached it to an IKEA kitchen drawer/island unit. hope you enjoy your new home! Good Questions: Separate Spaces in a Studio Apartment? \| Apartment Therapy DC Flag this comment	4/14/10 8:39 AM