D´Aquino Monaco Inc. | Without giving up space

Without giving up space Tweet

Carl D'Aquino and Francine Monaco, of D'Aquino Monaco Inc, get their smaller projects become real decoration´s jewels.

In the present days, in which singles, couples and single-child families are becoming more prominent role, housing with one or two bedrooms obtain a very important prominence in interior design.

Space is a luxury, but we must not give up to renounce to have a wonderful refuge, comfortable and sophisticated if we do not have dreamed meters.

One of the challenges to both designers is looking for great solutions for small apartments, as for example through the use of colors,”better if one color palette is used for all rooms." The strategy of the light, ”heightens the brightness of the space with natural light.” The choice of a great art collection that give character to the house, and a charming and little furnitures: ”smaller space allows you to limit yourself to just a few great pieces that can really shine on their own," explain Carl D´Aquino and Francine Monaco.

The effect of continuity is essential, especially in this type of residences, making rooms communicate with each other. “We like to create seamless continuous surfaces to do a sense of continuity,” say the designers. Also ”It is important for each room serve multiple functions. All spaces are intended to be used jointly when entertaining guest”.

”Storage becomes very important when designing for a family with children. We try to find clever solutions to keep items out of sight”.

In short, small apartments or studios can achieve an extraordinary beauty home: elegant, very plainly, always warm and homey. Using a successful decoration and planning the space, the result is excellent. An exciting challenge for lovers of interior design.

Text by G. Costa

All photographs belong to "Riverside Drive Apartment", projected in white and grey pallet to enlarge the space.

Floorplan belong to "Studio Penthouse" project, a house situated in Uper West Side (NY) with 600 square-feet.

Detail of the floor plan:

6) Bedroom and study.

8) Separate bathroom.

4) Access to the terrace from the living room.

1,2,3,4,5 and 7 living, dining room and kitchen.

All photos and plan courtesy by D´Aquino Monaco Inc.