This spacious studio unit in a premier development in Makati was purchased to serve as a halfway house for the client while waiting for his wife to finish work at her office nearby. The businessman wanted a place to relax or perhaps finish some work while waiting for traffic to abate before heading to their home in the south.

The client wanted the unit to feel like a hotel room with a relaxing bed and a mini bar/coffee station. It would also be a great concept in case they decide to lease out the unit for short term rentals later on. However, because the unit is only a halfway house and not really meant for residing in, the client did not want to spend too much. Thus, this luxury hotel room look was designed on a tight budget.

One of the challenges was to dramatically improve the design and create the luxury hotel feel required by the client without making too many expensive alterations to the existing unit. The only major works done were the added storage and lighting. Existing furniture, accessories and even lamps already owned by the client were reused to stick to the budget.

Details such as the luggage rack, the mini bar, a soft shag rug with comfy slippers add to the hotel feel of the space. An old wooden bed from their previous condo was upholstered and made up with hotel linens, a bed runner and accent throw pillows. Just like in a hotel, there is a small desk, a comfortable accent chair and a place to eat.