334 sq ft to create entrance

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310 sq ft underused in a 1,400 sq ft house. The goal: create a real entryway with storage and seating, a private bathroom, a wet room, a master bedroom with closet and comfortable circulation between living and sleeping areas. Two floor plan scenarios were drawn before settling on the final version. By Mathieu REY, Interior Design Specialist (updated June 2026) 310 sq ft. Two scenarios. One project to build — which layout to choose? Contents1. Assessment: constraints, plumbing and real margins2. Scenario 1 floor plan3. Scenario 2 floor plan4. Version 3: the revised plan5. 3D interior rendering: the project version6. Frequently asked questions Mathieu walksLire la suite…

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A 732 sq ft apartment for a retired couple. Three spaces too small, over-partitioned and under-used. The goal: expand the kitchen, merge the bathroom with the adjacent closet and create a large open living area, all without any extension or load-bearing wall work. Here is how we completely redesigned the floor plan, from the initial assessment to the final result. By Clara AJMAR, Certified Interior Architect & Landscape Designer DPLG (updated June 2026) 732 sq ft. Three spaces expanded. No extension. A completely redesigned floor plan. Table of Contents1. Pre-construction assessment of a real case: how to read a 732 sq ft floor plan2. HowLire la suite…

closing loggia expand master suite floor plan

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Closing an 86 sq ft loggia and integrating it into a 101 sq ft bedroom to create a 213 sq ft master suite in an apartment — this is the project we’ll walk through in full, from the first floor plan to the completed build. The operation requires no work on the load-bearing walls. It follows a rigorous architectural method, from reading the existing plan through to final finishes. For other examples of master suite conversions, see our detailed project of a primary suite design: layout ideas and expert architectural tips. By Mathieu, Certified Interior Architect (updated June 2026) Closing a loggia in an apartment:Lire la suite…

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A 65 sq ft kitchen in a 970 sq ft apartment. The owner no longer used it in that configuration. The decision was radical: strip out the entire kitchen, remove the partitions, and convert that reclaimed space into a complete master suite with bedroom, walk-in closet, and bathroom. Here is how the project was designed on the floor plan and built, step by step. For more context on what makes a master suite work, see our guide on primary suite design: layout ideas and expert architectural tips. By Clara AJMAR, Certified Interior Architect & Landscape Designer DPLG (updated June 2026) Sometimes a layout calls forLire la suite…