Less is more: Seven ways to maximize studio space

In this day and age, where mortgage rates are too high and rent fees are ever-increasing, people who desire to strike out on their own choose to build a home in a studio apartment. The secret to living big in a small space is technique. John Eilermann.

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High storage solutions takes advantage of any space a room has to offer. Even if it would require one to use a ladder to reach the storage, it’s still a pretty neat way to maximize studio space. Invest in furniture with double purpose; less furniture, more space. Choose furniture pieces that are practical and creative. One of the techniques that makes a studio apartment look spacious is hanging a lot of mirrors. Well-placed mirrors reflect the light is coming in from the window, brightening the space. John Eilermann.

Hang curtains at ceiling height to give the ceiling a lofted vibe, making the apartment look more spacious than it actually is. Another technique to maximize space is to use shelves to break up space. Shelving and dividers break up a studio space to turn one side into a bedroom. Utilize corners by installing shelves or wood panels that fit into a corner and turn into a practical space. This can turn a dull corner into extra storage or work area. John Eilermann.

Studio apartments don’t have to be lifeless. Making a small space look bigger is all about technique. Apartment owners or renters can show their creativity by turning their tiny space into a livable and pleasant home. John Eilermann.

Three architectural wonders inspired by the natural world

There are not too many things more beautiful than masterpieces of man-made architecture inspired by the natural world. This blog features three structures based on nature that inspire awe and wonder. John Eilermann.

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Kunsthaus Graz, Austria

The art museum in Austria is quite a treat for biomimicry fans. It combines organic influences as well as blob architecture. The so-called skin of the museum is made of acrylic panels in gorgeous free-form. The rest is held up by steel and foam glass. The Kunsthaus Graz seems to interact with the natural environment, changing with nature. John Eilermann.

Beijing National Stadium, China

This majestic stadium was erected to be the main feature for the 2008 Olympic Games. It earned the nickname “Bird’s Nest” because that exactly what it looks like. The sublime design incorporates weavings of curved and straight beams to resemble not just the appearance, but also the construction of an actual bird’s nest. John Eilermann.

Sagrada Familia, Spain

The Sagrada Familia is a cathedral found in Spain and has been one of the most ambitious, most anticipated architectural project in the past 100 years. Designed by the legendary Gaudi, the Sagrada Familia is still unfinished to this. The combination of Gothic and Art Nouveau was introduced by Gaudi. Visitors can see just how the church’s interiors mimics a forest, with columns that look like trees and a ceiling that resembles a forest’s canopy. John Eilermann.