House Tour: A practical and playful apartment in Gallop Gables

To create a cooking space that was functional but also allowed more light to pass through, Studio Super Safari hacked down the existing kitchen walls. In its place, they put up a sliding glass door, as well as a sliding glass window on top of the peninsula counter, so that they can be opened up when not in use.

They also carved out a nook that serves as a desk in the living room. When not in use, this pulls double duty as extra countertop space.

To incorporate more wardrobe space, the wall between the living room and master bedroom was removed and a full-height wardrobe installed in its stead. They also used metal laminates for the handles, which pop against the dark wood and add a luxe touch.

Since the homeowners also wanted some playful elements, Studio Super Safari added visually interesting elements in the form of brightly-patterned tiles for the bar face and backsplash in the kitchen.

The bright and airy bathroom features similarly textured tiles, but in a neutral hue for a relaxing ambience. Here, shelves are built into the shower wall and the mirror to save space.

Read Next

$50,000 renovation for this three-bedroom condominium maisonette unit

House Tour: Modern Aussie country-style apartment for work and play

9 homes with peninsula kitchen counters