Space Saving Solutions: How We Maximise Every Inch of This Condo Unit in Sentul

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Jul 2023

Space Saving Solutions: How We Maximise Every Inch of This Condo Unit in Sentul

Living in a spacious landed house in the suburb used to be the end goal especially in my parents' generation. Abundance of free space was the ultimate vision, which I don't deny is attractive.

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But in the modern day, there are other qualities that are equality enviable when it comes to a home. Primximity to the city/ work place, amenities, and ironically smaller spaces (for less maintenance). In this latest feature, we will go over the planning and execution of the common area (Living, Dining, Dry Kitchen) of a condominium unit in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur that houses a family with 2 children and 2 furry friends.

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What's The Story?

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This 1,300 sqft unit at The Capers is planned around these couple of things, some that seemed to contradict one another:

Sufficient storage space
Storage/ display for books and some collectibles
Space for the kids and pets to roam around

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I think a nice balance was struck between what is required and what needed to be compromised. There's even space left for future additions or upgrades! Below is how we did it.

1. Storage... Duh.

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Going vertical by having storage on a higher level, especially for items that are not in contact use.
Sleek storage spaces that are not in a cabinet per se, but in little nooks like below the Dining bench and above the fridge.
Space around the TV are open storage spaces that expresses a certain design intent instead of just covering them up.

2. Two is Better Than One.

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Having 2 uses for each area or element, I'd say, is the main ingredient to maximising space.
Dining booth/ bench style opens up more space in the sofa area, doubling up as additional storage below.
Kitchen peninsular doubles up as the backrest for the Dining bench.
Shelves and benches also becomes the official playground for our furry friend.

3. Who's the Alpha?

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With multiple programme in a compact space, one main/ prominent colour had to take control to prevent visual clutter.
A darker wood texture was used to contrast the other lighter finishes and simultaneously matches the Dining set.
When the main colour is of nature/ neutral palette, it gives freedom to other complimentary colours and finishes instead of having a strict guideline to follow.

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Living in a more compact home doesn't have to mean sacrificing style or functionality. The boundaries or definition of luxury within a home means a lot more now than just big old empty space. It is on each of us to define what the boundaries are now, than to live within the shadow of how our parents define them.

Nick