The flat follows Japandi principles. For this uncluttered space we chose light oak herringbone parquet, vertical wood slats and terracotta velvet, so that the minimalist interior would not feel cold.
The concept of the flat is based on the Japandi style: we combined the functionality of Scandinavian design with the closeness to nature and the imperfect beauty of Japanese interiors.
We wanted the minimalist, uncluttered space to feel warm and inviting rather than cold. Warm beige, natural oak and terracotta run through the whole flat, and concealed light strips bring out the textures and the depth of the space.
Vertical wood slats clad the TV wall in the living room, the wall behind the bed in the bedroom and a wall in the study. They also appear in the dining area, in the bathroom and on the cabinet doors in the entrance hall.
The light oak herringbone parquet visually links the rooms of the flat.
Round mirrors, curved chair backs, a round coffee table and softly shaped armchairs balance the straight lines of the slats.
When we planned the shared living area, spaciousness and natural light came first. The light oak herringbone parquet runs from the living room through to the kitchen and the dining area.
The focal point of the living room is the TV wall. It is clad full height in vertical wood slats with integrated LED lighting. The slatted, textured surface visually stretches the space.
The slatted cladding runs the full height of the wall, with a concealed LED strip at the top.
The light kitchen wall cabinets almost merge into the wall, with concealed worktop lighting beneath them.
On the light beige sofa, the terracotta cushions provide the first strong touch of colour.
The light oak herringbone parquet links the living room, the kitchen and the dining area.
The furnishings are deliberately restrained. On the light beige corner sofa, the terracotta velvet cushions and throw provide the first strong colour, and in front of them a round wooden coffee table stands on the rug.
The kitchen is an integral part of the living room. The light wall cabinets almost merge into the wall, and a concealed light strip beneath them lights the worktop and the splashback.
In the dining corner, sculptural terracotta velvet chairs and an abstract painting sit between two vertical bands of wood slats.
The island's marble-effect cladding wraps round the corner and continues down the side panel. Behind it stand wooden base cabinets and tall cabinets with a built-in oven, their fronts showing the natural grain of the wood. Terracotta bar stools are set at the island.
The curved backs of the terracotta chairs soften the straight lines of the slats. The wall finish and the folds of the curtain add further texture to the corner, and a white ceramic vase with a relief surface stands on the table.
In the entrance hall our aim was to remove visual noise. Coats and shoes are hidden behind the slatted doors of bespoke floor-to-ceiling oak cabinetry.
An upholstered built-in bench sits between the cabinets. To one side, above the console table, there is a large round mirror with brass wall sconces, and the open shelves above are lit by a concealed light strip.
In the bedroom, the wood-slatted cladding familiar from the living room runs along the wall behind the bed, with concealed lighting at the top. In front of it stands a terracotta velvet bed frame with a tall headboard.
A reading corner with a terracotta armchair sits beside the window. Concealed lights pick out the open shelves of the wardrobe.
A concealed light strip runs along the top edge of the vertical wood slats, with brass wall sconces on either side.
The bed frame and the tall headboard are upholstered in terracotta velvet.
Open shelves on either side of the slatted wall behind the bed, each with a concealed light strip underneath.
We placed a terracotta armchair and a small round table in the reading corner by the window.
In the main bathroom, large-format stone-effect tiles meet fluted wood. We added a freestanding bath, a large backlit mirror and brass taps.
The wall niches are lined at the back with terracotta tiles, which brings the flat's third base colour into the bathroom.
In the guest washroom, wood panels and a terracotta wall niche carry the same materials through.
In the study, the wood-slatted wall is combined with shelving lit by concealed lights. In front of it run a wooden desk and a row of cabinets, with a terracotta office chair at the desk.
In the other half of the room, by the window, an armchair and a floor lamp form a reading corner, with an open bookcase behind it.
The coolness of the smooth stone and the cabinetry is balanced by velvet, fluted wood and textured walls. The close-ups show these layers.
The colour palette rests on three base colours: warm beige, natural oak and terracotta. These three tones run through the whole flat.
Warm beige and oak form the base, and terracotta appears on the velvet upholstery and in the bathroom wall niches. The marble-effect surface of the kitchen island adds a cooler counterpoint.
The wood slats, the herringbone oak and the terracotta recur from room to room, and this is what holds the flat together. The furnishings were kept restrained; the warmth comes from the materials and the concealed lighting.
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