Basement
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A basement apartment is the lowest level unit within a building.
Like basement apartments, garden apartments come with pros and cons.
They often have high ceilings, large windows, and an open floor plan.
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Penthouse
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The penthouse refers to the highest floor of an apartment building.
Ramchandani explains how penthouses often have luxury finishes, incredible views, and their own elevator in some units.
Playing with the apartment’s surroundings is extra key during the design process.
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She recommends using differentarea rugsto indicateseparation between the living and sleeping areas.
Prep space is extremely limited, and the kitchen may solely contain a mini fridge and no other appliances.
Therefore, efficiency apartments are ideal for short-term or business stays.
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“This is less practical for aroommate situation.”
They also have a lack of outdoor space and opening windows.
Low rise apartments are often community-oriented since they have more access to outdoor spaces like gardens and walking paths.
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They also are known to have more amenities and privacy.
Most walk-up buildings are no more than five or six floors high.
These types of apartments are therefore quite large and seen as luxurious.
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They can either be used to house one family or two separate households.
Again, these may house three separate families or all belong to one household.
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