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The top floor of this two-bedroom apartment enjoys unobstructed views and plenty of natural light. The apartment has been designed as a blank canvas, with white-painted walls and an “Everest” waxed concrete floor by Marius Aurenti® waxed concrete floor..
The furniture, of which every piece is vintage, creates a refined universe, poised between the 1970s and Japanese minimalism. In the living room, we find the iconic Ligne Roset Togo sofa and a Savoy vase from @alvaraalto on a travertine base from @talkadecor .
The iconic pieces are put in opposition by more offbeat finds, such as the aluminum sideboard by Martini et Rossi and the Flowerpot lamp by @vernerpantonofficial…
Previously located in the space now occupied by the shower room, the kitchen has been moved into the living room to better adapt to the new owners’ lifestyle.
The kitchen is the strongest element of the space, around which the whole area revolves. Designed as a wall unit in okoumé wood, it is compact yet aesthetically conceals all its functions.
The mix of materials echoes the furniture’s 70s vibe, establishing a dialogue between warm wood tones, the soft travertine stone and the stainless steel worktop.
Behind the kitchen wall lies the bedroom. A bespoke sliding glass door separates the two spaces, while fitting snugly into the sloping ceilings.
In the bedroom, the okoumé wood wall becomes an elegant headboard. It is brought to life by a touch of Klein blue provided by sconces by @charlotteperriand for @nemolighting and bedside tables from @usmmodularfurniture .
The shower room, bathed in natural light, echoes the colors of the living room. It is covered with stoneware tiles from @winckelmanstiles_official.
The large open shower is covered in these small tiles. Its grid sometimes creates a half-height division or a light-drenched niche. A full-height mirror diffuses the sun’s gentle rays into this everyday sanctuary.
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