丨Meldrum Design

SAN DIEGO MODERN COASTAL APARTMENTS

The stunning transformation of this apartment building into a contemporary haven.

Style:

Modern Coastal in an Urban Neighborhood /

Size:

4x550 square feet apartments (52 sqm)

ASHLEY’S NOTES

PRIORITIES

The client purchased a

four-unit apartment building in very rough shape

, with the goal of

developing it into four modern, rentable apartments

. He wanted the apartments to

feel roomy and to flow easily

from one space to the next, which was quite a challenge in

550 square feet

!

WORK

The client chose interior finishes and came to the table with a preliminary floor plan. Meldrum Design

created the exterior design

, completed the

floor plans

, and

produced permit documents

. That being said,

each decision was a collaboration

. Two brains are better than one!

We

gutted the interior and rebuilt with a completely new floor plan

. Exterior walls stayed while we

added a deck to each unit

, large

walls of sliding doors

, and

new stairways

. The floor plan and decor was carefully chosen, as it had to work for tenants of all types. Since the rooms are so small,

we used many European design concepts and products

to open them up. The updated apartments are perfect for a weekend getaway or a place to settle for many years.

MY FAVORITE DETAIL

The

higher, vaulted ceilings

. They really open up the space and

let in natural light.