- Name:
- Dana
- Location:
- Cluj Napoca Romania
- Square Feet:
- 355
- Division:
- International
- What I Love About My Small Home:
- What I love most about my tiny apartment is that I managed to transform it into my own private space, an intimate and cozy crib where I can relax, and get inspired. I also love the morning light changing the blue hue of my walls and the theatrical effect the wall color has in the evening, when I turn on the table lamp. I also love the vintage objects inside my apartment and the history they hide. I gathered them from flea markets or received them as gifts from my own family, so the memories they share are precious to me.
- Biggest Challenge of Living in a Small Space
- The biggest challenge was to make the space of my 1 room apartment multifunctional: living room and working space by day, bedroom by night. I didn't buy a bed, but an extendable L-shaped sofa. I divided the functional areas in the room by using an armchair. I placed a working desk at the window because I have a nice view outside the window that inspires me. There are geometrical elements in the decor that link all these spaces together. Another challenge to solve was: how do I make the room look bigger and how do I play with light and colour to achieve that? At first I was afraid of using dark colours on the walls, but I'm glad I had the courage to paint my walls in a darker shade of blue, because it had the greatest effect; I chose a nice, rich, textured wall paint which resembles velvet.
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The tile stove is to die for.
I love this, it has such personality, and yes, I love the blue walls.
Dana, nici nu m-am gindit vre-o data ca ar fi nimeni din Romania pe Apartment Therapy! Trebuie sa spun la familia mea sa vada postul tau. Ieu stau in Virginia, da mis din Arad. Good Luck!
Love those floors!
Love the vibrant colors and I just adore that dining table!
I sleep on the couch which can be extended to a double bed.
I love the blue and orange!
Very quirky little space, I would love a full house tour!
Pretty great use of space, like the wooden flooring!
I love the tub! And the blue and orange is great.
Bravo Dana, mult succes! :)