The apartment renovation project in Pitkovice, created by Formafatal Studio, transforms the living space of a young client, Kateřina, into an elegant and sophisticated retreat. Her main wish was to modernize, cozy up, and unify the space. As an avid reader, Kateřina also wanted to incorporate a spacious library and preserve enough greenery.
The color and material concept are designed to be fresh, chic, youthful, yet minimalist. The primary focus was placed on the functional arrangement of the kitchen with bar seating, an elegant library, and a comfortable reading nook. The apartment now features practical storage solutions, maximized and cleverly hidden to maintain the harmony of the space.
The design of the space is timeless and appealing, with light shades of petrol blue and natural wood harmoniously blending with modern cement and mirrored wall finishes. Darker elements, such as lighting details and bar stools, add the necessary visual contrast to the interior.
A striking feature of the interior is the epoxy coating on the walls in the living room and bathroom, transitioning from light gray to petrol blue, matching the kitchen and the glass partition in the bathroom.
The living area of the apartment becomes a bright oasis thanks to French windows that bring natural light through soft, light-diffusing curtains. These textiles scatter the light and brighten the space, creating an atmosphere of calm and openness.
The bathroom has been modernized with an emphasis on an elegant composition of aesthetic and functional elements, as well as optical space enlargement. Replacing the original wall with a glass partition (separating the entrance hall from the bathroom) not only aesthetically connects the spaces but also enlarges them. This sense of airiness is immediately felt upon entering the apartment.
The kitchen layout remains faithful to the original design. The newly designed kitchen adds functionality to the interior and introduces interesting details. The kitchen island's countertop, with its marble decor, turns the kitchen into a stand-alone object. Its supporting mirrored structure vanishes from the observer's sight, allowing the space to flow uninterrupted.
This project represents modern living that effectively combines practical needs with an aesthetic approach to space, reflecting the dynamics and style of the young client. Formafatal Studio has achieved a delicate balance between functionality and design, fulfilling the challenging requirements of the brief, as confirmed by the client’s feedback.
Team:
Architects: Formafatal
Author: Katarína Varsová, Petra Dagan
Collaborators and suppliers Realization – construction part: Smart Interier [Tomáš Buček], www.smartinterier.com
Technical supervision: Petra Klapka
Custom furniture: Interiéry Tesař TTK
Locksmith work: Richard Bold
Custom glass partition and doors: Antos manufaktura
Epoxy coatings: Different design [Pavel Trousil]
Ceramic tiles supplier: Archtiles
Wooden floors supplier: Empiri Wood Design
Photographer: BoysPlayNice
Materials Used:
Wall surfaces:
paint (white), tinted epoxy coating – pigmented, mirrored cladding (tinted bronze)
Floors:
large-format ceramic tiles (hallway and bathroom) – Archceram, supplier Archtiles
wooden three-layer flooring, natural oak – supplier Empirie Podlahy
Custom furniture (kitchen):
Countertop:
A. black compact laminate with a black core
B. HPL laminate in Carrara marble décor (black and white)
Cabinet doors:
HPL Egger in petrol blue, shade U636 ST9 Fjord Green
High cabinet doors:
mirrored cladding, steel handle – round profile, matte black finish
Library:
subtle steel structure – matte lacquer (powder coating) in RAL petrol matte shade
shelves made of light gray laminate MDF
newly designed doors (frames + leaves) to the living room and bedroom (increased construction opening) - Bdoors
newly designed drywall ceiling in the hallway + lighting
doors with frame (Unicolor) — Bdoors
large-format ceramic tiles — Archcera
Slant 06 Single concrete wall-mounted sink, anthracite — Gravelli\www.godelmann.cz/gravelli
Finoris Lever Sink Tap 110, black — Hansgrohe
Freedom freestanding bathtub, white — Ravak
TECEsquare glass WC control button, blacl — TECE
Variant Mirror mirrored heated towel rail — ISAN
Sirius SID 110-50, black kitchen sink — Franke
Moon Slim 127, black pendant lamp — Luxlighting
Eclipse wall-mounted circular light — Tilen Sepič
Lotis Tube Surface, black recessed spotlights — Modular Lighting Instruments\www.supermodular.com
Opal Stick Bulb 50 cm bathroom wall light — Zangra
Trivi barstools — LD Seating
