Small Apartment Inspired by Textures of Athens, 50sqm/538sqft

The freaky deaky new Never Too Small Magazine is here! Issue 5 is bursting with small-space inspo, nostalgia, cats as hats, and a cheeky sticker sheet. Available now at https://www.nts-store.com/ Inspired by the marble of the Panathenaic Stadium, the steel detailing of the Acropolis Museum, and the deep blue Athenian sky, the renovation of this top-floor 1960s apartment balances history, colour, and contemporary design. Designed by architect Elli Athanasiadou of Space Is Around Us, the reimagined layout merges kitchen, dining, and living areas into one open space, defined by a bold blue feature volume and white marble kitchen surfaces. Built-in cabinetry, integrated seating, and fluted glass windows enhance light, privacy, and storage, while exposed concrete columns and vintage-style fixtures subtly nod to the apartment’s mid-century origins. In the bedroom, a wall-to-wall wardrobe and lift-up bed maximise space without clutter, while a spacious terrace overlooking Athens’ two hills extends the living area, complete with a Jacuzzi, custom seating, and retractable awning. The result is a serene urban retreat that channels the city’s ancient spirit through modern design and timeless materials. 00:00-00:35 Introduction 00:35-01:08 Location 01:08-03:21 Floor Plan 03:21-04:30 Entrance 04:30-05:33 Living Area 05:33-06:26 Kitchen 06:26-07:05 Dining Area 07:05-08:02 Bathroom 08:02-09:02 Bedroom 09:02-10:00 Balcony 10:00-10:37 Conclusion Read our top 6 favourite clever design details from this apartment: https://www.nevertoosmall.com/post/things-we-love-about-kyano-athens #smallapartment #architecture #interiordesign Ep 243 Project Name: Kyano Architect: Space Is Around Us https://www.spaceisaroundus.com/ https://www.instagram.com/spaceisaroundus Produced by New Mac Video Agency Creator: Colin Chee Producer: Lindsay Barnard Director: Nam Tran Assistant Director: Julieta Duchovny Cinematographer & Editor: Sebby T Music: Artlist.io Soft Sand by MEOD Reflection Lake by Ariel Shalom First Day of Fall by Aves Still Awake by Less Gravity Share your projects with us- https://www.nevertoosmall.com/submissions Subscribe to our newsletter- https://www.nevertoosmall.com/subscribe Check out our store- https://www.nts-store.com Website- https://www.nevertoosmall.com Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nvtsmall Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/nvtsmall