The client for this interior, a busy young man, asked us to transform his apartment into a warm and calming space where he could rest and recharge. We designed a light-filled interior featuring coffee-colored furniture. The renovation made both the open-plan living room and the master bedroom feel more spacious and comfortable.
Project Name: Warm Minimalism a Sanctuary to Recharge
Studio Name: Alexander Tischler
Years: 2024-2025
Size: 72 sq. m
We handled both the design and renovation of this interior. We provided a detailed estimate and locked in the cost at the design stage, ensuring that the price remained unchanged throughout the entire renovation process.
We removed the partition between the entryway and the kitchen-living room, separating them only with a shallow cabinet. This made the living area feel much larger and allowed natural light from the window to flow into the entryway.
For the kitchen, we crafted the tall cabinets and upper units from oak veneer, with a custom stain selected specifically for this interior. We also extended the lower units of the kitchen to reach the window, which allowed for a continuous countertop over four meters long.
To create a relaxation spot, we chose a sofa with an ottoman that can also serve as storage for small items and books. The contrasting dining table complements the black elements in the interior, while its upholstered base adds a soft, cozy touch. We hung a movable wall lamp between the table and the sofa.
In the hallway, we painted the large closet to match the wall color, creating a seamless look. One of the closet fronts is mirrored, and behind it are the washer and dryer. To the left, a shallow niche holds an ironing board.
We slightly reduced the size of the guest bedroom — which could easily become a child’s room in the future — to accommodate the expanded guest bathroom. The loggia is the only location the developer had planned for the external air conditioning unit.
We realized that installing the external AC unit as the developer intended would have made the loggia unusable in the summer, as it would become too noisy and hot. Our solution, which required no changes to the building’s facade, was to create a small, enclosed space on the loggia for both the external AC unit and the supply ventilation. We sealed it off with a sound-insulated door. We also removed the low window unit and installed a full-height casement window to let in even more natural light.
