When apartment owners tell you that they want to radically change their home, you know that you have to balance certain aspects. That was the case when we received the challenge of furnishing a 130sqm 3-bedroom apartment in a minimalist design but in classic lines, with industrial accents. Therefore, the entire project was conceived as a layout with classic lines, but also with simple furniture and industrial accents in terms of finishes. The result was a minimalist, urban interior that inspires warmth, as well as a functional, interesting and industrial space through the combinations of materials and textures. But let’s find out more!
The owners wanted a coherent layout with integrated furniture. We aligned and incorporated the laundry, storage areas, and dressing room into the hallway’s furniture. The access to the service bathroom is through a filomuro door with a copper mirror finish, making the entry discreet and unobtrusive.
The furniture was designed in a single color – gray – to remain neutral and thus allow the textures to stand out.
Not being an apartment with a significant height, but with a fairly large open surface, it required punctual lighting. Thus, for the hallways and kitchen we opted for directional, recessed spotlights, while for the accent lighting we chose LED strips (also recessed) to give dynamism to the space.
The Kitchen
The kitchen is characterized by simple, classic lines without open storage, but with built-in appliances. Due to the generous surface, there was no need for suspended furniture parts. We opted for copper-plated glass instead of tiles, thus transforming the kitchen into one of the house’s interest areas.
The Living Room
The living room was decorated in the same tone as the rest of the house, minimalist with industrial accents. A cement-effect paint was used for the ceilings and pillars.
We integrated metal fittings for the walls, metal sliding doors and glass doors with metal frames into the design to emphasize the industrial thematic idea. The chosen color scheme is a combination of gray tones, with an accent color – the yellow used for the sofa.
The Dining Area
The living room contains the dining area as well, the space where we placed a brown wooden table with 4 velvet upholstered chairs and 2 industrial-looking chairs. The velvet used for the curtains and sofa brings a touch of elegance to the space.
The Bedroom
This space was designed in the style as the living room and kitchen – minimalist and industrial. For the wall behind the bed, we chose a cement-like paint and a metallic finish. The copper mirror in the living room and kitchen is also found here. The same shades of gray are present in the bedroom, but this time the color accent is given by the turquoise armchair.
The Bathroom
The bathroom design was conceived as a clean and simple space, but at the same time effective. Here, we opted for a black, white and brown color scheme, marble-look ceramic tiles and wood-look tiles, thus maintaining the idea inspired by the rest of the home. We chose buried faucets, a walk-in shower, a bathtub and a composite sink.
Hallways
They are the transition space from one room to another, so they were treated in the same way in terms of importance. Decorative paint, copper-plated mirrors, and furniture with metallic accents make these areas the perfect connecting spaces.
The entire project was designed as a cohesive unit. Therefore, we used complementary materials throughout the layout, ensuring they enhance one another. We combined textures and colors to avoid monotony. The warm-toned parquet, both in texture and color, creates a balance with the ceiling and the “cement” finished walls.
Pictures source: iDecorate
