August 2026

By Mathieu REY, Architecture and Space Planning Specialist (updated August 2026) 1,001 sq ft, two floor plans to compare, then a third layout that was actually built: here, opening the kitchen to the living room is decided by how the space is used before it is decided by shape. Table of contents1. What should you check before opening a kitchen to the living room in an apartment?2. How can you open the kitchen while keeping natural light flowing toward the entry?3. How do you design an open L-shaped kitchen with an island table?4. How do you design an open U-shaped kitchen with a continuous countertop?5.Lire la suite…

In this roughly 970 sq ft three-bedroom apartment, two layout scenarios create a real entryway without moving the existing walls, while reorganizing the kitchen, storage and circulation. The starting point is straightforward: when the front door opens, the kitchen is immediately in view. The challenge is to create a clear transition into the apartment without blocking the only source of natural light in this area. This project follows the same floor-plan method used throughout our renovation and space-planning case studies, where several coherent options are compared before the final layout is chosen. By Mathieu REY, Architecture and Space Planning Specialist (updated August 2026) About 970Lire la suite…

By Clara AJMAR, Interior Design & Landscape Specialist (updated August 2026) 46 sq ft, three workable layouts and one final solution: the real question is which fixtures deserve the space. Contents1. How much space do you need for a primary bathroom with a shower and tub?2. What layout works for a 37 sq ft primary bathroom with a tub, vanity and toilet?3. Do you need a toilet in a 46 sq ft primary bathroom?4. How can you expand a primary bathroom from 46 to 56 sq ft to fit everything?5. How should you plan a closet next to a small primary bathroom?6. Which primary bathroomLire la suite…