Small-scale meets upscale In these two stylish city apartments. The main thing that these compact apartments have in common is that they are both family homes, and so must function as such. Each home features a neat open plan living room, which squeezes a lounge, kitchen and functional dining area into close quarters. As well as the master bedroom, there is a kids room to consider, so that everyone has their own private retreat of course. There is also an extra powder room to help facilitate typical family life during busy morning routines. Take note of some savvy layouts, and cool decor schemes that look grand beyond their scale.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments
Designer: Dezest Design  
Visualizer: Dezest Design  

Our first small apartment interior was designed for a young family in Dnipro, Ukraine. Practical shades of grey and hard wearing textures define the family living room.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

In front of a grey fabric sofa stands a white marble modern coffee table. The luxury material sets an upscale theme. The sofa design incorporates a side table into its base, with a black glass surface; the unusual and sleek extension screams high-end.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

At the end of the kitchen run there is a feature wall of bookmatched marble, which is an extravagant yet easy wipe-clean selection. Adjacent panels in the lounge area are of a ribbed design, which is accentuated by soft lighting.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

Smoked glass doors divide the kids bedroom from the living room dining room combo. Installing tinted glass doors rather than an opaque design makes the living space feel larger, as the doors allow a glimpse through into the next space. The glass also reflects the light, resulting in a highly polished look. Adjoining the kids room to the main living space results in a more generous area for play, as the child can move freely between the two.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

A designer pendant light dangles above the round dining table, with is encircled by curvy modern chairs.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

Inside the master bedroom, a dressing area has been fashioned behind the headboard.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

The vanity table nestles beside black reflective closets.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

Three kitchen bar stools line up along the kitchen peninsula so that family members can chat whilst dinner is being prepared.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

Metallic trims brighten dark kitchen cabinets.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

Two luxe white marble plinths are cut through with gold. A decorative vase and a designer table lamp adorn their surfaces.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

An unusual trio of lights illuminate the breakfast bar at the galley kitchen.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

The master bedroom is divided by the winged headboard of the platform bed; the dressing area is found to the left of it, with access to an ensuite bathroom on the right.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

A small side table and floor lamp serve the bed.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

The master bathroom is a vision of white marble from top to toe.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

The toilet, bathtub and pedestal basins have a sharp cuboid outline.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

Neutral colours make up the kids decor in this home too.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

Zany yet fittingly monochrome pattern makes the desk chair the standout piece in the room.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

Bespoke bookshelves are a good use of narrow wall space by the door.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

The popular large Miffy lamp sits by an unusual bedside unit with an integrated mini lamp.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

A unique bathroom sink graces a powder room that’s clad in streaked marble tile.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments
Visualizer: Archiplastica  

Apartment number two takes a more minimalist approach to the family living room. A long grey sofa gives family members plenty of room to sit together beneath sculptural wall lighting.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

A low wood coffee table holds a quirky animal sculpture set.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

A modern media cabinet is mounted onto a wood tv wall opposite the sofa.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

The living room follows an L-shaped floor plan, with the next space off the lounge dedicated to the dining area. The grey and woodgrain decor theme continues throughout.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

A wooden bar light hangs above the grey L-shaped kitchen arrangement. Tall wooden cabinets have been recessed into the walls on the other side of the room.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

Three kitchen bar stools pull up at a wooden breakfast bar along the grey kitchen peninsula. This can be used for casual family dining, or as a homework setting next to a parent cooking dinner.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

In the master bedroom, a beautifully minimalist platform bed appears to float away from the headboard. Floating bedside drawers have been incorporated too, and a copper desk lamp adorns each one. This is the Tom Dixon Bell lamp.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

The bedroom lighting scheme includes strip lighting along the headboard and bed base. A futuristic feature wall includes LED strips too, which accentuate geometric cut panels.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

Mirrored closet doors reflect the lighting features and enlarge the feel of the room.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

The family apartment includes a dedicated modern home office, so that a parent can get away and get some work done – or just… get away!

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

An L-shaped sofa and L-shaped desk stand against each other to divide the room between work and relaxation.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

Crystal decanters occupy a coffee table in the study.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

The master bathroom decor combines a soft white backdrop with rich wood effect pieces.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

A wall hung toilet and bidet set keep the floor looking clean and spacious.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

The kid’s decor in this apartment comes in complete contrast to the rest of the home, with an individual blue colour scheme. The kid’s furniture is a bespoke design where the bed and desk are one connected piece. A geometric style swing arm swing arm wall lamp provides reading light over the unusual bed.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

A Scantling table lamp serves the desk.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

A tv wall panel with media unit is combined with tall storage cabinets and bookshelves.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

The book cubbies have been picked out in bright blue to match the walls of the room.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

Wood panelling warms the look of a second white bathroom.

Small-scale Meets Upscale In Two Compact Family Apartments

Two bedroom floor plan.

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