Gorgeous 40sq meter Manhattan Micro Loft

from: http://design-milk.com/ Rent to Own.ph: This Manhattan micro loft designed by Specht Harpman Architects is a beautifully renovated space set atop 6-storey building.
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three black and white shelves in front of a brick wall with metal bars hanging from them
I love the simplicity of the staircases – no chunky balusters here!
a bed sitting under a window in a bedroom next to a stair case with books on it
That’s the view when you go out to the garden.
a bed sitting under a stair case next to a wall mounted light above it's headboard
More storage is found under this staircase which leads to the roof garden.
a bed sitting under a window next to a stair case in a room with wooden floors
Up the first set of stairs you have the bedroom layer which seems to almost float above the living room below.
an advertisement for stairs in a house with white walls and wood floors, along with a staircase that leads up to the second floor
It’s packed full of storage spaces!
a living room filled with furniture and a stair case
The space under the stairs doesn’t go to waste…
the kitchen is clean and ready for us to use
They kept the cabinets and countertops white which helps keep it bright and airy. Every detail was kept simple as not to overwhelm the tight quarters and it really appears larger than the actual square footage.
a modern kitchen with white cabinets and wood floors
While the kitchen is small, it remains open to the living room.
an open door leading to a bathroom with a sink and toilet in the shower stall
The compact bathroom is hidden away on the bottom floor beneath the staircase.
an aerial view of a living room with stairs leading up to the second floor and green roof
By creating “living platforms,” they were able to accommodate all the necessities an apartment might need while keeping the space open and bright. Helping with that was the fact that they were working with over 24 feet of vertical space, making it possible to create the multiple layers of “rooms.”
a living room with stairs leading up to the top floor
www.renttoown.ph It’s really hard to make 425 square feet look spacious but Specht Harpman Architectsmanaged to do just that in this once awkward New York City apartment.