A thousand and one ideas to decorate a 40-square-meter apartment without destroying any walls, first with a 3D digital plan and then with a screwdriver and paint roller.
Moving out of the family home is something we all eventually achieve. However, especially in expensive cities like Geneva, the excitement of having your own space can be dampened by the renovations needed on a tight budget. Thus, hiring a professional interior designer is not just a crazy idea, but an investment in enjoying a thoughtfully designed home. This article explores the case of a young woman who, upon moving to the UN neighborhood in Geneva, decided to trust AmbienTo déco to transform her small apartment into an ideal home.
Relocating to a new home involves many decisions, and one of the most important is how to maximize every corner, especially when budgets are tight. For this young woman, her primary concern was optimizing the space within her 40-square-meter apartment. Unable to tear down walls, she sought professional advice from AmbienTo déco.
Regardless of the home’s dimensions, a person’s standard of living impacts the need for spaces to sleep, bathe, socialize, cook comfortably, and even work. To truly feel at home, it’s essential to create an environment that allows for movement and light without feeling cramped. For example, chaos was already evident at the entrance with an improvised shelf for shoes. Since the client wanted to avoid any wall demolitions and live in the space during renovations, narrow Ikea shoe racks and a large wall mirror were proposed to enhance light and openness in the hallway. The biggest concern for the client, who works from home, was having a workspace near the window that wouldn’t require clearing off the dining table every time.
In April 2022, a 3D digital plan was created to define three vital spaces within the same area. The intended office was designed with a foldable desk that could be hidden over the weekend. The living room was arranged with the sofa facing away from the window and desk, while the bookshelf and TV were repositioned on the side wall. Additionally, the dining area was divided into two parts: a bar for quick breakfasts or lunches, and a round table with four chairs for more formal gatherings.
To aesthetically unify the apartment, the client’s custom color palette was implemented. This included adding soft pinks, light browns, and yellows to the remodeled area, as well as the bedroom and bathroom, creating harmony with the blue sofa and gray walls. As a result, the visual range of the apartment was expanded, and the weak western light was compensated for with better distribution and lighting choices.
In conclusion, the remodeling project executed by AmbienTo déco not only satisfied the functional and aesthetic needs of the young woman in her new home but also demonstrated that working with a professional interior designer can be a smart investment. With proper planning and creative solutions, a small apartment was transformed into a comfortable, organized, and welcoming space, allowing the client to enjoy her independence without sacrificing quality of life. Thus, what initially seemed like an overwhelming task became a positive and enriching experience, thanks to the focus and expertise of AmbienTo déco.
