Tel Aviv Designer Shows Us How Space-Saving Storage Solutions Should Work

Being an artist or a designer means living in a place that can accommodate our huge workload. And by workload, it includes a sufficient space for working and for storing the various paraphernalia that we use for our work. But what if our apartment is just a little box that seems to have little or no provision for such requirement?

Israel-based architect Raanan Stern was posed with such challenge when he designed a 15-square meter apartment for an artist in Tel Aviv. Expanding the space was not an option as the unit is located inside a concrete building and two of the walls are windows in this four-walled apartment. The result? A smart and unusual solution incorporating two work desks, modular storages, around 36 drawers, and display walls for pegs and moods. Not only that, Stern was also able to fit in a folding bed within the artist’s humble abode.

The storage units and closets are made of white birch wood. The floor is also in the same shade using birch tiles. The two huge windows are covered with blinds so that the artist can easily control the amount of natural light within the space. The overall feel of the studio is airy and light which makes it a perfect place for living and working without overwhelming its occupant.