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Ordinary to Extraordinary

Four homeowners transformed ordinary small apartments into extraordinary, stylish homes.

Small Space, Big Style : Episode HSSBS-303 -- More Projects »
Staircase of Books
Abbe was unimpressed when she found an inefficient, bland 450-square-foot Manhattan apartment. Determined to create a stylish home, she hired architect David Lisowski. He revised the lofted area using a cantilever design that maximizes storage space and allows natural light to flood the apartment. Blending function and design, the staircase looks like a piece of sculpture and sets the stylistic tone for the studio.
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Clean and Modern
« Walk-in Wonder | Fancy and Formal »
The staircase/bookcase combination was designed to be open, unobtrusive and functional. The stairs are hollow only halfway through, so they're sturdy and still offer enough storage for books. Abbe is glad that she can't see her bed from the living room and her dog can easily maneuver the stairs to the loft.


Head Space

It's Easy Being Green

Stowed Stairs

Vintage Vernacular

Walk-in Wonder


Clean and Modern

Fancy and Formal

Clever Access

Escher-esque Aesthetic

Counter Culture



Guests

Libby Langdon
Designer, Libby Langdon Interior Design
Website: www.libbylangdon.com

Jacob Ward
Managing Editor, Readymade Magazine
Website: www.readymademag.com

Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan
Professional Organizer, Apartment Therapy
Website: www.apartmenttherapy.com

Helene Verin
Interior/Product Designer
Phone: 212-533-5525
E-mail: hverin@hotmail.com

Alissa Walker
Freelance Writer, Gelatobaby
Website: www.gelatobaby.com

David Lisowski
Architect, otte ASSEMBLAGE, llc.
Website: www.otte-a.com

Marlon Gobel
Designer, Luxurykills
We apologize no contact information is available.
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