↳ consulting
Creating space where it’s scarce isn’t like pulling a rabbit out of a hat — it’s the manifestation of a necessity.
From Prenzlberg to Wilmersdorf, Haselhorst to Kungerkiez, Berlin to Hamburg — we scrutinize the shortage of space in your apartment to devise individual and creative solutions that work for you.
Let’s talk
To better understand your current living situation, we always start with a consultation. You share whether too many EPs, too many children, or too little office space is making your home feel cramped.
Core problems are our core competencies.
Once we have a holistic picture of your spacial and personal needs, we dive headfirst into the blueprint of your home. The result? A custom interior concept that’s preferably sustainable, possibly reversible (e.g., in rental apartments), and always space-friendly.
We always consider the construction and implementation process to make your new interior concept space-efficient and cost-effective. Your project begins to take shape and comes alive with color with the help of a mood board.
In black and white, or Pantone 182 C
In this next step, we compile and present a PDF with all the exact dimensions and estimated costs for converting your space.
We’re at your side from the start... and will gladly guide you to the finish line!
Whether you implement the project with your own two hands, the crafts(wo)man of your choosing, or our team of experts — we go through your custom interior concept with you in detail so you can confidently move on to the next phase.
If you decide to commission möbelle & umbeau with the realization of your project, we will bring our trusted partners on board and take care of every last millimeter.
↳ custom furniture
’Cause sometimes all you need is a new piece for the puzzle
Looking for a quick and simple solution? Your money (also) doesn’t grow on trees? We’re happy to guide you in the right direction via a consultation. The simple act of rearranging the layout or adding a piece of furniture or two to a space can go a long way.
Could 'Billy' use a longer pair of legs?
Perhaps Grandma’s solid wood buffet takes up too much space. Or your shiny shoe collection is 27.3 inches short of shelving space. Or maybe you need a custom cabinet to fill a trapezoid-shaped niche. At möbelle & umbeau, we specialize in designing (and making) custom furniture!
We can think both inside and outside the classic storage box; we also do folding desks, one-of-a-kind stair cabinets, and more...
Say, for example, your storage struggles include sharing bed space with your vacuum cleaner. We conjure space underneath your bed to separate your housework from your personal sphere.
The beauty of custom furniture and interior design? The sky beyond the bearing walls of your apartment really is the only limit.
↳ conversion projects
Your apartment, your Kiez
After giving birth, merging households, or changing careers, the last thing you need is a new zip code. We’re here to help you avoid a pesky move by remodeling your apartment to fit your new life chapter.
A wee berg in P-Berg
In addition to designing and building custom furniture, at möbelle & umbeau, we also specialize in remodeling small apartments and creating space where might seem hard to come by. We do simple things, like dreaming up barriers in unused corners of your room, and radical stuff, like redefining your use of space by rearranging non-load-bearing walls. Always based on your unique situation and the blueprint of your home, of course.
Team Temporary or Team Permanent?
Functional solutions are (almost) never irreversible. Not only do we cater to apartment owners and homeowners, but we also help tenants transform their interiors. Many people don’t realize that — depending on your location and lease — investing in refurbishment costs to stay in an apartment is often cheaper than the rent increase attached to a new lease, particularly if you make the calculations on a four- to five-year scale.
And once your kids have left the nest or you decide to outsource your home office again, you can still restore the blueprint of your apartment to its initial state, reuse the furniture you had made, and continue to enjoy living in your favorite neighborhood for decades to come.
