Optimize apartment floor plan
- inbyko
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
Room quality during the renovation of a apartement
Many condominiums appear to offer ample space at first glance, yet prove impractical in everyday life. Rooms are awkwardly shaped, distances are too long, or space is poorly utilized. Especially in older apartments, the floor plan often no longer meets modern living needs. Therefore, anyone planning to renovate a condominium should not only update surfaces but also strategically optimize the floor plan. In Basel, where living space is valuable, a well-designed spatial structure can significantly enhance living comfort and simultaneously increase the property's value.
Why floor plan optimization is crucial
The floor plan forms the basis of every apartment. It defines:
how spaces are used
how light enters the apartment
how people move in space
how efficiently spaces are used
A poorly planned floor plan cannot be compensated for even with high-quality materials. Conversely, a well-designed room layout can create a high quality of living even with simple means.
An interior designer therefore analyzes the existing apartment and develops a structure that optimally suits your everyday life.
Typical challenges with existing floor plans
Unnecessary traffic areas
Long corridors or poorly placed doors result in a loss of valuable space.
Small or separate kitchens
Many older apartments have closed kitchens that no longer meet today's requirements.
Lack of storage space
Storage space is often not planned systematically, but arises by chance.
Unfavorable room proportions
Rooms appear small or restless, even though there is actually enough space available.
Optimizing apartment floor plan – typical solutions
Combining rooms
Removing non-load-bearing walls can create larger, interconnected rooms, such as an open-plan kitchen/living room.
Reorganize functions
Spaces are no longer used according to the original plan, but are rethought according to today's needs.
Integrate storage space
Built-in fixtures and custom-made solutions create order and reduce visual clutter.
Make better use of light
Daylight can be better distributed through openings, glass surfaces or new room layouts.
Planning the floor plan optimization – step by step
Analysis of the existing situation
First, the apartment is analyzed in detail:
existing floor plan
load-bearing walls
Installations
Lighting conditions
Development of a spatial concept
Based on this, a new concept is developed:
Use of the rooms
Route guidance
Spatial relationships
Coordination with engineering and construction
Not every change is structurally feasible. Load-bearing elements and installations must be taken into account.
Our approach as interior designers in Basel
As federally certified interior designers and members of the Association of Swiss Interior Designers, we develop floor plans not in isolation, but as part of a holistic concept.
Our interior concept system includes:
Analysis of the existing apartment
Development of a spatial concept
Coordination with interior design and materials
Coordination of implementation
Especially in the case of renovations of condominiums in Basel, it becomes clear that good floor plan planning is the basis for all further decisions.
From idea to implementation
An optimized floor plan is not created by chance, but follows a clear process:
Analysis and concept
Variant studies
Detailed planning
Coordination with specialist planners
Implementation
This results in a solution that is both functionally and aesthetically convincing.
Added value for owners
Good floor plan optimization offers clear advantages:
better use of space
higher quality of living
more storage space
long-term value appreciation
Especially in Basel, where living space is limited, an optimized spatial structure can make all the difference.
Conclusion
Anyone renovating a condominium should consider the floor plan as the central foundation. A well-thought-out spatial structure not only improves everyday life but also increases the long-term value of the property.
In this context, interior design means rethinking spaces – not just redesigning them.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is it possible to optimize any floor plan?
In most cases, yes. However, load-bearing walls and installations impose limitations.
When is floor plan optimization worthwhile?
Especially during renovations or when rooms don't function optimally in everyday life.
Is an open kitchen always a good idea?
It depends on the intended use. Good planning takes individual needs into account.
INBYKO is an interior design firm in Basel focusing on high-quality renovations and interior design projects in private residential construction.
