Minimalist Apartment Designed In Dark Colors And Shades

Lucyna Kolodziejska is a talented designer from Poland and she created the interiors of this cool apartment. The place is very cozy and comfortable though there’s a plenty of dark colors. The main colors are black and white; all the posters are of Polish designers, and the mirror is also made according to Lucyna’s project. A cool thing is a 100-year-old table and vintage chairs in the kitchen though the kitchen itself is very modern and minimalist. One bathroom is done in warm dark colors with gold, the second is black and white. The kid’s room is also in the style of the house, though there are many colorful details and toys.

Moscow Apartment Design With A White Oak Zone

This Moscow apartment is on the 5th floor of a tall multi-storey building with inner yard was renovated in an unusual way. Russian architect Peter Kostelov decided to make it maximum eco-friendly and created an oak capsule inside it. Oak planks cover the ceiling, floor and walls, and also extend to form shelves and a desk. Every space plays on contrast: white oak covering all the surfaces and dark leather furniture, and the external parts of the capsule are finished with composite stone. Smooth and rounded passages between walls, ceiling and floor visually join and expand the small space between the walls in the living room. The style of the rest of the apartment was dictated by this oak zone: the style is minimalist and eco-friendly, there are no distracting details and the eye enjoys the white oak surfaces which are ecologically clean.

Creative and Flexible Apartment Coping with the Frenzy of New York City

Studio Garneau sent us photos and information about their latest project, consisting of a striking transformation of a derelict pre-war studio apartment. This is the press release we were sent: “The design goal was to create a clean and simple haven of light and space, visually unencumbered by the possessions while still providing functionality required to make daily rituals both pleasurable and effortless. The design solution was to create a flexible, adaptive mini-loft that emphasizes sweeping views while providing supportive functionality in a single large open space. Built-in millwork is a calm white on the outside in contrast with lush walnut interiors. Cabinets stretch from floor to ceiling, folding, sliding, pivoting, and responding to different needs by concealing and revealing as needed. Sliding a wall carves a bedroom from the living room, while revealing a library or a home office. Tilting down a wall-bed unveils a walnut clad sleeping nook complete with bedside niches. A tiled washroom wall opens to expose walnut clad laundry hampers and linen closets. Pressing a button converts a table into a countertop, complete with secret compartment inside.

The result is a customized environment which adapts to constantly changing requirements of its residents, engaging in a game of hide and seek, revealing and concealing layers of spaces as needed. The project is an exploration of the power of custom design, optimized for long-term solutions that are not just a quick, generic solution. Craftsmanship and meticulous detailing are used throughout. Like a Swiss Army knife, the apartment and its furniture are compact, well-considered, thoughtfully designed, and multi-functional. The design effort and construction process focused on minimizing environmental impact. From improving acoustic and air indoor qualities, to reducing energy and water use, to using ecologically certified materials, and ultimately by adapting and optimizing a compact existing apartment to minimize resources”.