This week we've found 10 homes from our Pinterest boards that feature space-maximising mezzanines, including a Russian residence with elevated net hammocks and a lofty extension in a Parisian apartment.

Barn House, Portugal, by Ine?s Branda?o
The upper level of this former barn has been converted into a quiet living and office space by Ine?s Branda?o. The aim of the project was to maintain the existing character of the barn while creating a new home for a young family.
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Arne Garborgsveg 18, Norway, by Ttyin Tegnestue
High ceilings in this house extension allow room for a mezzanine level where children can play away from their parents. Ttyin Tegnestue used Norwegian birch plywood panels to differentiate the extension from the original 1960s house. Find out more about Arne Garborgsveg 18 ?

Bow House, Australia, by Edwards Moore
A triangular-shaped mezzanine looks out over the corner of this living room in Melbourne by Edwards Moore, creating a display space for artwork. The two-storey home narrows down to less than four metres at its centre, making room for a patio.
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DM2 Housing, Portugal, by OODA
Mezzanine levels were employed by OODA to create sleeping and working spaces in this series of compact studio flats. The interior of a 19th-century building in Porto was completely overhauled to provide accommodation for the younger market.
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House Riihi, Finland, by OOP...