Photography courtesy of Studio Aisslinger and the Hobo Hotel.
Set in a 1970s brutalist bank building on Stockholm’s Brunkebergstorg Square, the new Hobo Hotel is positioning itself as a social space for creatives to gather and volley ideas.
In addition to a cafe and bar/restaurant, it has a monthly schedule of performances and panel discussions, and an ongoing pop-up area off the lobby for local startups to strut their stuff.
1. Deploy pegboards.
Julia Child popularized the use of pegboards for pots and pan storage, and of late, we’ve been seeing birch plywood pegboards hung all over the house, including on the side of a fridge.
Shown here, in a Studio Aisslinger photo rendering, pegboards become a graphic element while also supporting a wall-to-wall shelf and hanging rail.
Deployed at the Hobo in range of ways, including as vertical paneling, pegboards also provide a place to display schedules, artwork, tips guests can leave for the next occupants, and hotel accessories (a backpack, umbrella, and pocket synthesizer for use during their stay and to buy if they wish).
Photograph by Patricia Parinejad.
2. Orient the bed to the window.
Photograph by Patricia Parinejad.
A floating furniture arrangement allows a tiny space to be put to multiple uses without feeling crammed.
To make the most of the views and allow space for desks, the designers at Studio Aisslinger’s oriented the beds right up against the small, funnel-shaped windows lined with sheer curtains in palest pink (and barely noticeable blackout curtains for use as needed).
Photograph by Patricia Parinejad.
A look borrowed from vintage gym mats: upholstered leather panels affixed to the wall (or lattice bed divider) as a headrest.
3. Hang a headboard.
Photograph by Erik Lefvander.
Introducing mirrors is an age-old way to create the illusion of extra square footage.
4. Create the illusion of space with mirrors.
In tight spaces it makes sense for the key furnishings to multitask. On boats and trailers, drawers are inserted into stairs, and kitchen tables morph into beds.
5. Discover double-duty furniture.
Photograph by Erik Lefvander.
The desk-fronted beds are custom Studio Aisslinger designs.
Photograph by Erik Lefvander.
Photograph by Patricia Parinejad.
A Studio Aisslinger felt-fleece-lined bench incorporates shelves and a hanging rack.