Scandinavian, Loft-like dream home for two

The waist-high divider between the living room and the study provides the illusion of a larger space. Ceramic bread basket on dining table from Atomi.

The folding screen along the breakfast counter helps to keep out cooking smells and opens up the space when needed. Mug on counter from The Good Things.

Here’s a clever way to double your storage space: Cadine layered two sets of shallow shelves to store Alex’s CD collection.

Choosing to display rather than hide Alex’s CD collection adds personality to the home. A lime-green sofa from Boconcept perks up the otherwise netural palette of the living room. Retro telephone from The Good Things.

Wire frame lamps from Motto cast interesting shadows over the dining area. Ceramic bowl on bench from Atomi.

Using a mesh grille allows the homeowners to see their DVD collection easily.

A cabinet that hangs from the ceiling uses the vertical volume of the study for storage space. The side shelves make it easy to retrieve books.

The organic textures of concrete and wood create a sense of calm and cosiness in the master bedroom.

A wooden sliding door replaces the solid wall that once stood between the home’s two bedrooms.