Designing Unique Spaces

From awkwardly shaped rooms to unusual layouts, designing a unique space can be challenging. How can you transform a unique space from a spectacle into design inspiration? A job in Maynard, MA, was our inspiration for designing impressive spaces. 
 A working couple living in a condominium in Maynard had their first baby on the way, but a unique layout. The first floor was a large mudroom, with the kitchen, living room, and bedroom on the second floor. The husband worked from home and wasn’t looking forward to the challenges of working ten feet away from a newborn. For this reason, they decided to convert their unfinished basement into an office. With sprinklers out of code, a central VAC in the middle, and unpainted walls, this seemed like a distant dream. We added a closet, painted the stairway and doors, installed a non-paintable wall system, and added gray ThermalDry flooring. This completed the space with time to spare before their baby arrived. 

Cramped Space? Look Up

 When your room is lacking in square footage, utilize height. Shelving can be an excellent method of creating extra storage space without losing square footage. Floating shelving is another popular design option, which is equal parts modern and functional.

Consider your walls 

 Wallpaper and patterns can have huge effects on spaces. In a large room, wallpaper with fine detail can be a lovely touch, whereas, in a small room, it can feel overwhelming and shrink the space. Lighting should also be considered, wherein in a unique room, the light may reach areas differently and ultimately change the color of the chosen wallpaper or paint (Ariane, 2022).

Odd or Oddly Cozy?

 In uniquely shaped rooms, sections can feel smaller and more closed off. While these spaces can feel hard to decorate, decorations can save them. A small corner can feel claustrophobic when matched with more oversized furniture or shelving. However, adding interest-building items such as a bar cart, atlas, loveseat, or window seat can make it feel private and cozy.

Works Cited

Ariane. "How to Design Unique Spaces: Tips and Tricks." These Three Rooms. 14, November 2022.