Small Space Ideas from a Toronto Hotel
The Drake, Toronto, Canada

Checking out photos from the Drake Hotel Toronto, we noticed some really clever small space ideas in their bedrooms. Modern style, good space planning, and plenty of storage make this a great source of inspiration for studio apartment dwellers.

The hotel was designed by a team that included Toronto-based 3rd Uncle Design. Located in the West Queen West Arts District, it's got a hip, boutique hotel look.

A few details we really love:
• Fold-down tables built into the walls and headboards
• Beside pendant lamps hung from the ceiling (no table space wasted!)
• A long ledge against the wall used as a desk
• Undershelf baskets that hook onto the ledge to store cords and supplies
• Train racks along the wall that hold luggage and hangers
• Library-style ladders to help you reach the high storage spaces
• A bench at the foot of the bed that doubles as living room seating

For more information about the Drake Hotel, visit their site.

Photos: Drake Hotel Toronto

Comments (6)

I feel like an idiot. I don't get what the doors up high on the wall are open for, or to. These aren't tables, surely. But they look like the inside is nearly flush with the wall. Can someone clarify?

@bb99:

I took them to be shelves - when closed they're out of the way if not needed; when opened they are shelves.

I luv the Drake - cool rooms, spaces, on cool Queen West.

Great space. Beautiful renos. Great restaurant. Staff is also great.

Too bad this place attracts some of the worse clientele on weekends.

who knows where I can get that woven bench??

Love that woven bench too!!! Someone??