_Photograph by Kim Schmidt_ The modular sofa is the "Lotus Sofa" from Soft Line Design, which I configured specifically for the apartment. It was also chosen because it was deep enough for someone to sleep on, adding extra room for overnight guests in such a small apartment. The custom printed solar shade is by Delia Shades in New York. The image is of one of the client's favorite Billie Holliday albums from the 1950's. Not only did it keep the room cooler and protect it from UV rays but it was particularly interesting because its translucency changed given the time of day. In the daylight, the light caused the image to become almost hidden but slowly became more obvious as day turned to night. A night-time shot of the shade can be seen in the next photograph. The black lacquer mini-writing desk and the square white lacquer dining table are from West Elm and they were chosen for their compact size and functionality. The floor is also from West Elm. The carpets are vintage Moroccan from the clients collection. The modular bookcases are from Design Within Reach. I love its flexible design because you can work with it any space. They are incredibly sturdy and durable.