tim seggerman 240 ny loft

Tim Seggerman Loft

It's always challenging to make a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/tiny-apartments/" target="_blank">tiny apartment</a> feel more spacious than it actually is, so we're impressed with the smart design techniques architect <a href="http://timseggerman.com/" target="_blank">Tim Seggerman</a> tapped into to make a 240-sq-ft studio feel spacious and airy. Located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, this brownstone unit was masterfully renovated into a gorgeous and efficient space lined with bright, blonde-colored wooden panels. The final result, which Seggerman described as a "crafted jewel box" to <a href="http://www.dwell.com/house-tours/article/space-saving-wood-paneled-apartment-manhattan" target="_blank">Dwell</a>, was inspired by the master craftsmanship and carpentry of Japanese furniture designer George Nakashima.

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tim seggerman 240sqft loft

When the client first reached out to Seggerman for his architectural expertise, Seggerman told Dwell that "you couldn't imagine a place that was more messed up."

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To create the illusion of space within the same 240 square foot footprint, Seggerman created a new living environment surrounded by high quality woodworking, joinery, and space saving techniques.

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tim seggerman 240 sqft

So as not to detract from the beautiful wood paneling, the lighting is mostly recessed behind papyrus panels.

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tim seggerman 240 ny loft

Since the client is a college professor and an anthropologist, Seggerman created two libraries to store her books, one on the first floor and the other on the second.

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tim seggerman 240 sq ft nyc loft

The second library, located next to her bed, is designed like a cubby with a banded maple ceiling.

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tim seggerman 240 sq ft

A view of the kitchen area on the first floor.

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A view of the bedroom and cubby-like library on the second floor.

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Tim Seggerman Loft

It's always challenging to make a tiny apartment feel more spacious than it actually is, so we're impressed with the smart design techniques architect Tim Seggerman tapped into to make a 240-sq-ft studio feel spacious and airy. Located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, this brownstone unit was masterfully renovated into a gorgeous and efficient space lined with bright, blonde-colored wooden panels. The final result, which Seggerman described as a "crafted jewel box" to Dwell, was inspired by the master craftsmanship and carpentry of Japanese furniture designer George Nakashima.

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Tim Seggerman Loft