Many people say that "old and dilapidated" is a compromise between young people and their lives, but I don't think so. Although young people buy "old and dilapidated", they can always make it look brand new through decoration, and there is no big difference between completing and

Many people say that "old and dilapidated" is a compromise between young people and their lives, but I don't think so. Although young people buy "old and dilapidated", they can always make it look brand new through decoration. There is no big difference between completing and new houses.

What choice would you make in the face of the "old and dilapidated" in the city and the "lost and new" in the suburbs?

The heroine of this issue decisively chose the former, the reason is very simple, with prosperous supporting facilities, convenient transportation and two more hours of sleep every day. The advantage of the location is irreplaceable, but dilapidated houses can be "reborn" through decoration. The house of

59㎡ sounds very crowded, and the couple also took great pains to decorate. Fortunately, the result is very satisfactory and the wisdom of decoration is revealed everywhere. Without further ado, come and visit the owner's small home together!

▲Renovation photo

//Floor type analysis//

①The entire house area is about 59 square meters, the apartment type is relatively "weird" and the space utilization rate is low.

②The house faces north and south, and the overall lighting inside the house is pretty good.

③The original apartment was one bedroom and two living rooms, and the owner hoped to add one bedroom.

▲Floor plan

//Design highlights//

  • ①Customize cabinet according to the kitchen layout to improve space utilization.
  • ②No sliding doors are provided between the balcony and the living room, which will expand the use area of ​​the public space.
  • ③ Reduce the area of ​​the main bedroom, separate part of the space from the living room to make the secondary bedroom, and use curtains as partitions to make it more transparent. ​

▲Decoration floor plan

Entrance

The owner and his wife are a migrant worker in Beijing. This set of "old and dilapidated" also allows them to settle down in the city where they have worked for many years. The whole house is decorated in a simple and refreshing manner. The large white walls and light-colored floor tiles make the small space look spacious. There is no customized integrated cabinet body in the entrance hall of

, but wooden shoe cabinets, clothes hangers, shoe changing stools and acrylic shoe boxes are placed. The small-sized furniture of does not occupy space to avoid crowding.

▲Portrait photo

The partition cabinet between the porch and the living room is composed of a storage cabinet and a fish tank. It can not only block part of the view of the entrance and store debris, but also decorate the indoor space.

House owner likes fish farming very much. He thinks raising fish can cultivate people's patience and calm down the impetuous heart, and it won't take too much time. It is indeed a very good hobby.

▲Portrait photo

Kitchen

Kitchen has a special layout and irregular layout. Customized cabinets need to be made strictly according to the perspective of the wall. The tight seam effect can not only improve the utilization rate of space, but also be more beautiful. The kitchen after the renovation of

has been made of lake blue cabinets and white hanging cabinets, with fresh and healing colors and reasonable and smooth movement.

It is worth mentioning that the hanging cabinet in the seasoning area is installed with a glass cabinet door, so the seasonings in the cabinet are clear at a glance and are easy to pick up.

▲Real kitchen photo

Restaurant

Restaurant

Restaurant space is not large, so there is no regular sideboard, but a shelf is installed against the wall to easily store dry goods and drinks, and it is clear at a glance.

air conditioning cabinet is placed in the corner of the restaurant. The cooling and heating effect is very good. The living room and second bedroom can also be blown, which is much cheaper than installing a central air conditioner.

▲Real restaurant photo

Small apartment decoration, the most important thing is to save space. The dining table is a folding style, and can be stored vertically against the wall when not in use, making more room for movement for the indoor space.

decorative paintings are not hung on the wall, they are placed directly on the dining table against the wall, which can not only change the picture at any time without damaging the wall.

▲Real restaurant photo

Living room

A seemingly simple space, but it is full of life atmosphere.The living room walls are not decorated at all, and the simplest white walls are kept, and the space is decorated with solid wood furniture and green plants, adding a natural atmosphere to the home. The balcony of

  • is not divided separately, but is integrated with the living room, making the living room open and transparent. Although the
  • window is plastic steel window , the white color and interior style are more suitable, and it will not lower the overall effect.

▲Real photo of the living room

The living room and the master bedroom are separated into part of the space, and are re-planned as semi-open secondary bedroom . The bar is used as a partition between the living room and the second bedroom, which increases functionality.

▲Real photo of the living room

Generally, at night, the homeowner and his wife like to eat at the bar. They can eat, watch news or watch TV, and occasionally come back from overtime to have a midnight snack, which is quite ritualistic. ​

▲Real photo of the living room

times bedroom

second bedroom area is about 4㎡, and tatami bed is used. Curtains are installed on both sides, which can be switched freely between private and open modes.

This room is prepared for the elders. Occasionally, they will come to the house to stay for a while. There are not many storage requirements, just sleep comfortably. ​

▲Second bedroom real photo

times have no partition walls, even if it is only 4㎡, it looks spacious and transparent. ​

▲Second bedroom real photo

master bedroom

master bedroom continues the elegant and warm color scheme of the public space, and is still a base with a large white wall, and a cement gray wardrobe, giving people a soothing and relaxing feeling.

The decoration on the wall and the shape of the bedroom ceiling are both good, adding an artistic sense to the simple interior space.

▲Real photo of the master bedroom

[Summary of this issue]

"old and broken" is not the best choice, but through reasonable decoration and modification, limited space can be used to exert greater value. Renovating an old house is more difficult than decorating a new house. The advice I give you is to find a professional decoration company, which can save you worry and effort.

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