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Above the city
Stefan N. Shterev

Above the city

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In the heart of the mountain Vitosha in harmony with the surrounding nature, this house offers to its owners many fragrant mornings and cozy evenings. The interior follows a modern, clean line with wooden décors and characteristic elements.

photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev

The house has 3 floors and a basement. The implemented materials like the large-sized ceramic slabs on the floor, staircase, and kitchen contribute to the feeling of unity and perception of the volumes. The kitchen zone is also completed with large-sized thin ceramic slabs with copper-colored wood veneer.

photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev

The suspended stove has a strong accent and complements the relaxation area very comfortably.

photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev

The column at the entrance separates the zones but with the feeling of completeness.

photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev

The staircase is like a harmonious continuation from the ground floor with the same floor tiles through the glass railing and the chosen lighting.

photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev

The master bedroom reveals a beautiful view of the city and surrounding nature. On two of the walls, we had placed a wallpaper made of silk, the décor of which is like a continuation of the nature outside.

photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev

The rest of the room is furniture in light wood veneer in combination with metal elements in copper color.

photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev

The bathroom in general is a combination of large-sized slabs with other tiles and follows the bedroom feeling.

photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev

The guest bedroom has an all-light look, chunky white plaster, and fiberglass wallpaper on the wardrobe doors.

photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev

The third floor leads us to a common room meant to house all the souvenirs from the owners' travels. The walls are in white, chunky plaster accented with recessed lighting. A small bar, colorful ceiling with wallpaper, and the lighting complete the vision.

photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev

The bathroom is a combination of large-sized slabs with other tiles and an accent wall with fiberglass wallpaper. 

photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev
photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev

The basement keeps a collection of wines.

photo_credit Stefan N. Shterev
Stefan N. Shterev

Project credits

Designers

Product spec sheet

Lighting
WHIZZ, Perla and Costas by FARO Barcelona
Profiles stairs
Novorodapie® Eclipse and Novorodapie L60 by Emac
Floor, stairs, kitchen, bathrooms
Focus, Fokos Roccia and Seta liquorice by Laminam S.p.A.
wallpaper in bathroom, on the wardrobe and ceiling
NAT-14, EMI-13 and ART-05 by Momenti
sinks, mirror
Cielo Round Mirror and Tino by Ceramica Cielo

Project data

Project Year
2023
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