Aiming to combine functionality and versatility, the renovation project for this apartment was designed to meet both the needs of the owner as a residence and those of potential rental tenants. The flexible layout allows for adaptation to different lifestyles, ensuring a practical and welcoming space for a variety of occupants.

BRIEFING:

The apartment was designed to serve the client’s needs while also being easy to rent out. With the possibility of moving abroad, the client sought a flexible layout that could accommodate different people and needs. The use of a neutral moodboard was essential to allow for different furniture arrangements and decorations, enabling the space to adapt to the occupants' preferences.

CHALLENGES:

One of the main challenges was creating a project that balanced personality and flexibility. The goal was to provide an interesting, stylish environment without limiting the tastes of future tenants—an essential factor to facilitate the rental of the property.

SOLUTIONS:

The social area gained more space by opening up the kitchen and one of the bedrooms to the living room. The kitchen island defines the boundary between the kitchen and dining areas, and also serves as a support for quick meals.

The service bedroom was transformed into a powder room, while the laundry area was expanded to offer more functionality and storage space. We also altered the entry to the master suite, turning the hallway into a walk-in closet. This provided more wardrobe space and allowed the bedroom to feel more open.

The choice of materials followed a palette of neutral and light tones, which brought more spaciousness to the apartment and created a versatile base for different decorative proposals. Additionally, the green floor in the kitchen added a pop of color, giving the project a unique personality. The original wooden flooring was restored and preserved in the living and bedroom areas, while in the wet areas, we opted for porcelain tiles due to their excellent durability. In the master suite bathroom, we used half-wall white mosaic tiles, adding charm without darkening the relatively small space.

The lighting design followed the concept of a flexible layout: instead of positioning a pendant light over the dining table, we chose a grid of spotlights that accommodates different layouts. In addition to the spotlights, LED lighting within the cabinetry and wall sconces offer indirect lighting, allowing for various combinations.

Finally, the decoration was guided by a selection of Brazilian furniture, such as the Jake bench by Fernando Mendes, the Zanine N armchair by Zanine Caldas, and the Terra armchair by Estúdio Pedro Luna, complemented by an earthy color palette. We used a light base for the rugs and sofa, adding color through cushions and the armchair upholstery.