NEVER TOO SMALL - Retro Chic Athens Small Apartment 48sqm/516sqft

Named after the bustling Athenian quarter in which it resides, Kolonaki Apartment has been thoughtfully designed by Cluster Architects to match the 70’s style of the building and incorporate its own past as an artist’s studio. The floorplan was redesigned around a central pillar and a kitchen and bathroom that had to remain in place due to plumbing; adding in a bedroom and a fully-equipped bathroom together with a new dining and living area. Challenged with a lack of natural light, Cluster Architects strategically placed translucent frames and mirrors through-out. The clever incorporation of custom built furniture and storage ensures the open plan spaces offer adequately divided, but not closed rooms.

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Project Name: Kolonaki

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Director: Nam Tran
Cinematography: Alina Lefa & Xenofan Vardaros
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Music: Montana by Ben Winwood

[lilaznjocky]

I would really love for this channel to also do break downs of costs, or at least give the overall total cost of renovation, apartment cost, etc. That would help more people be inspired to do these great things, versus thinking it's only meant for millionaires.

[pxl]

Wow…. I can see myself living in this space. So luxurious and practical at the same time. This really showcases the possibility of small spaces w/o compromising luxury.

[yael]

This is definitely one of the most stylish apartments featured on this channel. Midcentury Modern meets Streamline Artdeco, with a splash of Japanese Zen. Probably one of the more expensive renovations, but it makes for great room porn.

[rosecat]

The curved glass wall is everything, absolutely stunning detail. And the lighting around the column suddenly gives it a purpose in the design instead of feeling like it’s in the way as they often can feel.

[margaux]

"Adequately divided but not closed rooms."
Beautiful.

[sunspot]

Beautiful design. Very ‘70s/‘80s Southern European but brighter and lighter. Genius placing the kitchen in what amounts to a walkway on the way to the bathroom. The long low counter means it doesn’t feel cramped but is still very usable and also well integrated with the living area.

Agree with others that I’d want a desk of some sort, but that could be integrated into the room divider I’d imagine.

[PaulHyunRealtor]

This is one of my favorite episodes in a while. Amazing design

[jessicalt]

I miss Athens. I visited my American college roommate there for a two week vacation in 1989 and stayed 5 years. We traveled to so many islands, worked, went to an American University there. It was the best time. Greece is a beautiful country and the people were very warm. The food was fantastic. I remember walking to the train station and on the hill was the Parthenon. Amazing.

[_MSD_]

this is stunning: the brass light fixture, the curved kitchen counter and window, even those light switches!

[milenastat]

I just love the idea of a "floating" sofa in the living room.

[jonnj]

That signature wall is SO COOL. And I thought I'd hate the dining nook looking at the floor plan but it actually is very intimate and cute. Love this space. What a dream to live in with all that sunlight!

[cinphotos]

Whatever style this is- THIS IS MY STYLE!!! I love how dark and moody it feels with sooo much light!

[alfanyauliazahra]

the interior design is my favorite among all in this channel!! well done and good job!

[lunatickgeo]

absolutely brilliant! it's the curved counter of the kitchen that help the flow of the room and keeps it organic. I would normally not choose a 60s retro design for myself but after seeing this? I may allow myself to be convinced, it's that good

[sumar]

These innovative designers have thought of absolutely everything in creating this lovely living space! Athens looks superb, too!

[QuackMooMeow]

This is so tastefully done! It looks retro yet modern at the same time - so chic. Aesthetically pleasing yet no compromise on function, so envious.

[Anjele]

The apartment feels so warm! The industrial elements gives the space a bit of a high-end coffee shop feel, but I find that really charming. I might have teared up a bit that they kept the artists' signatures on the wall.

[coffeefordinner]

Gorgeous shapes, colours and materials. The exposed wall with the artist signatures is amazing and a wonderful piece of history to preserve with the apartment.

[kayelle]

“Charming environment without neglecting attention to detail” yes it is, and they absolutely achieved that for their client. I also love that you can read at least some of the history and evolution of the apartment in the final design.

[xxshystarxx]

Out of all the redesigns on this channel, this has become my new favourite one. It's giving me luxury, city penthouse vibes, yet somehow fitting for such a small space.