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Most Kathmandu apartments are compact, these are the design moves that make them feel twice as large.
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In a city where land comes at a premium and apartments are getting smaller with every new build, the challenge for most Kathmandu homeowners is not finding beautiful furniture, it is making furniture work harder for the space it occupies.
Six ideas that genuinely help
- Floor-to-ceiling storage: A wardrobe or bookshelf that runs to the ceiling almost doubles your storage without adding any floor footprint.
- Built-in window seats: A bench with a hinged lid over a bay window gives you seating, storage, and a cosy reading spot where a sofa would never fit.
- Lift-top coffee tables: Work-from-home ready. A solid-wood coffee table with a lift top transforms a living room into a dining or work space in seconds.
- Pale finishes on large pieces: Dark wood is beautiful, but in a small room it absorbs light. Lighter sal or pine helps walls recede and spaces breathe.
- Under-stair storage: One of the most underused spaces in Kathmandu townhouses. Custom-built drawers and cabinets under a staircase can replace an entire wardrobe.
- Wall-mounted vanities and desks: Keeping the floor clear in a bedroom or study makes the room feel larger and is far easier to clean.
If you are working with a room under 150 sq ft, bring us the floor plan. We have solved tighter briefs than most and enjoy the puzzle.
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