Continuing the trend for tiny urban apartments, London-based practice CIAO has renovated this studio flat for a young buyer to make the most of every inch of space.

The client requested the 35-square-metre flat, located in the London area of Islington, be redesigned so it could adapt to accommodate visiting family and friends, without him having to compromise on space.

In response, CIAO created an open-plan interior with no corridors and built-in bespoke space-saving furniture to make the apartment feel as big as possible.
In the main space at the front of the property, CIAO designed a raised birch plywood bed platform on one side of the room, which is separated from the main living area by a half-height bookshelf.

A second double bed is neatly hidden under this platform and can be pulled out when needed for guests. At times it's not in use, the unit leaves space for a home office. Extra storage is also provided by drawers hidden in the steps up to the bed platform, as well as a built-in wardrobe in the living area.

At the back of the house, a diagonal kitchen runs along one side of the space. The kitchen is made from Corten steel panels covered by a worktop with a rusted metal effect.
A compact bathroom with a sliding door and white hexagonal tiles is sandwiched between the main space and the kitchen.

CIAO also made the most of the high ceilings throughout the flat ? part of a Victorian terraced house ? by adding a mezzanine over the bathroom and entrance. This provi...