Two Designer Design Offices｜Beijing 13 Ping Loft Two-storey Renovation: Chicken Rib Attic Transformed into Japanese-Style Family Home

How to transform a chicken rib loft into a cozy and practical home?

The attic of many old apartments becauseLow roof, poor layout, insufficient lighting, often considered to be difficult to utilize chicken rib space. But this one is located13Pg Loft Duplex Apartment in Dongcheng, Beijing, passedTwo Designer Design FirmRedesign, successfully metamorphosed into oneA Japanese-style house that is warm and suitable for living with parents and children。

This time the transformation has not only solvedNarrow, dim, poor movementThe question, more throughOpen layout, smart storage, parent-child friendly designTo create a warm space for children to explore independently and share time with family.

So, this apartment is exactly how to break through the confines of the attic and turn into aDesigned with a sense of design and suitable for lifeWhat about your home? Next, we will proceed fromSpace layout, storage design, furniture selection, Parent-child movementFour major directions take you through the highlights of this transformation.
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1. Optimized layout: Make the 13-storey loft feel open

The original layout of this apartment is13TH FLOOR, 12TH FLOOR, but at the lowest point of the attic on the second floor is only1.3 meters, greatly limiting furniture arrangement and event space.

Through the design teamDemolish unnecessary compartments, RECONFIGURE THE MOVEMENT LINE TO MAKE THE ATTIC SPACE MORE PRACTICAL AND BRIGHT.

Remove unnecessary compartments to enhance the sense of space

• Originally on the first floorSeparate living room, kitchen, bathroom, master bedroom and balconyBut the public space is small, so the designer choseDemolition of non-bearing walls between the kitchen and living room, change the causeOpen dining kitchen spaceto make the living room more spacious.
• On the second floorNorth facing sidewall and stair side wallAfter dismantling, changeOpen Multifunction Area, increased illumination and transparency.
• South facing position reserved, as a separate room for children and designed with the concept of Munch education.

This design turns the first floor intoOpen 1LDK Layout(one bedroom+living room+kitchen), while the second floor is likeLarge Suite with Ensuite Bathroom and Seating Area, the overall atmosphere is closerJapanese-style one-family buildingResidential form.

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2. Storage Design: Keeps the house tidy with a small number of floors

In the course of this transformation,Storage design is the key to enhancing the sense of space。 The design team has made clever storage planning in many details to make the living space more streamlined and practical.

Water Bar Counter and Storage Room Under the Stairs

• It was a waste of space under the stairs, the design team changed itWater Bar Counter & Storage Area, can be used not only for everyday items, but also as a dining area.

Gated Storage Design

• JAPANESE MUJI STYLE, reserve space under the shoe cabinet, can be placed for changing shoe stools, and umbrellas throughMagnetic-Absorbent Storage RackSecure to the door to keep the small side door clean.

Reading Card Holder

• The bottom of the stairs extends to the deck area, can be used as a table seat, a reading corner for parents and children, and an open shelf at the bottom can hold books of different sizes.

These designs are not onlyMake the most of every space in a small apartment, also keeps your home tidy and fresh.

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3. FURNITURE & MATERIALS: OLD FASHIONED FURNITURE WITH JAPANESE WARM WOOD TEXTURE

Owner's FavouritesMedieval Style Natural Wood FurnitureTherefore, the designer adopted a warm wood color scheme for the overall selection of shades and materials, and combined with Japanese design elements.

Wood+neutral tones to enhance the home atmosphere

• Dining chair from the second-hand furniture store “Lost Goods Collection”, baby chair is selectedStokke Growth Chair, The dining table is made of wood, which harmonizes more with the space.
• U-shaped kitchen design, UtilizingSlanted corner countertopsEnsure smooth meal prep and optionalBuilt-in dishwasher and integrated stoveTo save space.
• CARAMEL GLASS CHANDELIERFrom Helen Tynell The 1970s style, designed by German brand Glashütte Limburg, adds a vintage touch.

This design gives the overall space both the warmth of a Japanese-style home and a strong personal style.

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4. Parent-child design: enable children to explore and learn independently

This renovation takes into account parent-child interaction, designer referenceMons Educational Philosophy, allowing children to explore and grow more freely.

Stairs and railings to ensure the safety of children's activities

• Stair Handrail Design Special Encryption, stricter than general standards, to ensure that children as young as 2 years old canClimb the stairs by yourself using the railing, cultivating independence.

Munshi Children's Room

• Children's bed is from lamma wood, children's sofa is from Maniyani, storage cabinets are from IKEA, AdoptModular Design, the storage configuration can be adjusted as the child grows.
• The cloakroom is designed as a kid-only “small warehouse”With four doors, separate spaces so that children can learn to organize their own items.

Open Type Study Room

• Study room with children's room and bathroom make up a large suite, and is especially suitable for low roofsLow cut Piedmont sofa, MatchingWall mounted bookshelf, avoid feelings of oppression.
• The original tiger window changed to a vertical fanLet the host be able to watch the stars with their children and cultivate an interest in astronomy.

These designs not only make the space more fun, but also allow the child to have a better life experience as they grow up.

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The possibility of turning the attic into a home

This time, the design, throughLayout adjustment, storage planning, furniture selection and parent-child design, successfully transformed an old and unusable attic intoWarm home for parent-child interaction。

If you also want to transform a small apartment, please refer to the design highlights of this time:

✅ Break traditional partitions to create an open layout‍

✅ Use stairs, walls and corners for hidden storage‍

✅ Enhance your home atmosphere with warm wood and antique furniture‍

✅ Empowering children to have their own space with Munshi education

This design not only increases the space, but also increases the temperature of the home.

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Project Information

Dwelling Type: Loft Duplex Apartment

Number of indoor floors: 13 Ping+12 Ping

locus: Jinyue Alley, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China

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