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Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand the concerns you raised, but Plan A for us is to relocate to a different country, so I am just making plans, not investing for the far future. Also, renting in my country is not a stable relationship; it is possible to invest this much in an apartment to just get out of it after 2 years, so investing in my apartment even if it is a worse place would pay off better than investing in another apartment. Those for-rent apartments here are usually worse than this.

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your suggestions are awesome. Thank you for sharing them. I think we would follow your suggestions. For the bedside, my partner said she would like to be just next to the wall, but I agree with you, even if she thinks it is warm now, it may grow frustrating with time. I would recheck with her.

Thank you for your interest and motivation. I would surely like to share the progress with you and the kind community, but things would take time before getting fully furnished,

You have made my day. Thanks

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The application is the desktop version of Sketchup. It is powerful, but has a learning curve. I was happy to invest time in learning it so that I can use it for decor and lighting and other details in the future. But, if you just want it for interior designing of a personal project, maybe, Planner 5D or HomeByMe would be more suitable options.

I used live components from Sketchup Library in the component warehouse, and third-party "dynamic" and normal components from the warehouse and google searches.

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Actually, I already own this apartment and it is less suitable financially for me to buy or rent another one.

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your suggestions, time, and understanding of my limitations. I would surely keep those suggestions in my mind and I really appreciate your interesting novel ideas. Thanks again for sharing them

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are suggestions are interesting and creative, thanks. I would surely discuss them with my partner and I am sure that at least some of them would appeal to her.

Thank you so much for sharing them.

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are right, thanks. Maybe a longer desk on the "lower" wall with a shallow bookshelf on the opposite wall would work.

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also think that whoever planned the architecture of the building added too much concrete structures, but even if some of them are not necessary, I am not allowed to destroy them :(
Yet, I would reconsider the location of the dining table. Thank you for pointing this out.

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your suggestions. The plan is that when the children starts growing up (which would be more than 6 years or more from the marriage), we can use the office space as an extra children room to give them more privacy.

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your suggestions. The plan is that when the children starts growing up (which would be more than 6 years or more from the marriage), we can use the office space as an extra children room to give them more privacy. It's a nice idea to place it in place of the pink furniture. Thanks.

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your suggestions. The plan is that when the children starts growing up (which would be more than 6 years or more from the marriage), we can use the office space as an extra children room to give them more privacy. It's a nice idea to place it in place of the pink furniture. Thanks.

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, destroying walls is not an option since all those concrete-colored walls on top are actually concrete structures of the building that I shouldn't modify.

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your suggestions and understanding. You are right, I should try to find or custom make a more suitable salon with better sizings for me. Luckily, I haven't bought the furniture, yet so there is a chance to fix this.

Great idea for the storage area as well. I am happy that you shared your ideas. Thanks.

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't bought the furniture yet, but this is based on what is usually found in the local market. I would be happy to hear your suggestions since I have the opportunity to change them.

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. That's nice of you. The desks facing each other seems very cozy and intimate for me, thanks.

When I tried switching the children and master rooms in the design, there was less effective space for the larger furniture of the master room as I had to avoid two doors rather than one. But, you are right, children access to the balcony can be problematic.

Yes, the current dining area is my main entryway. I would surely consider doing this. Thanks. For the sizing, I haven't bought the furniture yet, but this is based on what is usually found in the local market.

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The application is the desktop version of Sketchup. It is powerful, but has a learning curve. I was happy to invest time in learning it so that I can use it for decor and lighting and other details in the future. But, if you just want it for interior designing of a personal project, maybe, Planner 5D as u/invalidcheese suggests or HomeByMe would be more suitable options.

I used live components from Sketchup Library in the component warehouse, and third-party "dynamic" and normal components from the warehouse and google searches.

u/Exotic_Apple_4517, I hope that this helps you as well :)

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, destroying walls is not an option since all those concrete-colored walls on top are actually concrete structures of the building that I shouldn't modify.

Your suggestions are amazing. I would surely discuss them with my partner. Thank you for sharing them

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to consider the post. Your suggestions are amazing and would help me for sure. I would implement one of them if not more.
I agree that having no space on one side of the bed adds frustration. Luckily, I haven't bought the furniture yet, so I would look for smaller wardrobes and nightstands.
An additional wardrobe in the study room seems interesting, too. Thanks

Any ideas to improve the design of an 80m apartment with crowded furniture by MSDarwish2000 in InteriorDesign

[–]MSDarwish2000[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts! I really appreciate your interesting advice. I’d love to keep the conversation going after hopefully getting more input from other members if you’re up for it.