FEATURE Interior design
example , hanging your bicycle or positioning your surfboard in your entrance hall , almost as an installation instead of functional equipment that must be stored away , is a clever use of those unused sections in your home , also known as a ’ third spaces ’.
Van den Berg continues , “ The simpler the design , the more creative you can get . However , if the plan is less complicated , you will need to put a lot more thought into it . An example is turning the unused gap under a flight of stairs into a bar area , thus alleviating pressure from the kitchen or dining area and creating something that is entirely new .”
“ In the end , if your unused space serves its original purpose and other functions whilst simultaneously adding to the character and design aesthetic of the rest of the home – you have a winner ,” concludes Van den Berg . AD africandesignmagazine . com 73