![To increase the illusion of space, the architect raised the ceiling height and installed window treatments that let in plenty of light. “The singular use of [pine wood] also enhances the perception of space and provides dual cost-benefits,” Cousins says. “Plywood is affordable and readily available, and much of the joinery was designed to be constructed by a carpenter, further minimizing construction costs.” Photo 3 of 9 in A Tiny Apartment Renovation for a Growing Family in Melbourne by Laura C. Mallonee](https://images2.dwell.com/photos/6063391372700811264/6133565197031137280/original.png?auto=format&q=35&w=160)
A Tiny Apartment Renovation for a Growing Family in Melbourne
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To increase the illusion of space, the architect raised the ceiling height and installed window treatments that let in plenty of light. “The singular use of [pine wood] also enhances the perception of space and provides dual cost-benefits,” Cousins says. “Plywood is affordable and readily available, and much of the joinery was designed to be constructed by a carpenter, further minimizing construction costs.”