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Architect and interior designer Brina Vizjak wrote us about an apartment in the center of Ljubljana, Slovenia she renovated (which was converting 2 adjoining apartments into 93 square meters space) with fellow architect Maja Laurence. Beautiful views, high ceilings, a multi apartment house full of historic materials and subtle architecture details. Charming at first sight, with great potential but outdated floorplan; the bathroom had a beautiful view to the city skyline, whereas the kitchen was cramped in the darkest corner facing the inner yard. Long and oversized corridor dominated the surface. Some walls were removed and the program was completely repositioned. The kitchen was moved to a brighter part of the apartment, combined with the living area to create a nice and cosy family space filled with light. Bedrooms were moved furthest from the entrance, to create some intimacy. Length of the corridor was broken by openings and circular fluidity around remaining wall, that connected entrance with living area. Grand round mirror welcomes you on this entrance wall and the rich walk-through experience begins. Spaces are filled with textures and colors. From copper details in the hardware to patterned floor tiles characterizing different spaces and from nicely detailed wallpapers and fabrics in bedrooms to dark navy kitchen that gives a contrast to a living area in warmer tones. All the walls are painted in light beige color, creating soft wrap and a clear canvas for the art pieces and antique furniture.
I love the built-in storage elements in each space and the playfulness and use of colour throughout the apartment. Also, totally crushing on the entryway and that adorable little built-in bench to sit and put shoes on. Photos: Janez Marolt

“With their deep appreciation for Japanese crafts and Art Nouveau combined with a love of reading plus music and dancing, we created a Frank Lloyd Wright meets experimental conservatorium haven for our clients where the vinyl collection spins on rotation whenever the piano lid’s closed.”

What was once a cold, white interior has been transformed with custom window treatments and warm desert hues, accented by sage, tamarillo, and lavender. Artistic elements include jewel-toned rugs and a Art Nouveau-inspired stained glass window featuring Australian gumtrees. Bespoke shelving and storage units feature throughout the home. Intricate drawer pulls, cork and patterned wallpaper conceal the TV while a custom rug subtly reflects Art Nouveau influences. An angled sofa adds dynamic flair. Lucky Charm, a Coogee, Sydney apartment by YSG.

Photography by Prue Ruscoe.

Some fabulously bold Gucci wallpaper, black and white tile and a leopard print rug greets you as soon as you walk in this Greenwich Village apartment designed by Spencer Alton and Alex Bechara of Alton Bechara. A TV lounge swathed in red, pink velvet sofas, mint green treillage in the loggia, a bold floral wallpaper covered bedroom….it is over the top and full-on drama and really REALLY fun. Photos: Ethan Herrington.

This former bicycle workshop is now a hybrid between a home and a multidisciplinary creative design space in Madrid de los Austrias, a modern space with an industrial character but with nuances.
And this reminds me of my dream about 20 years ago of living in an industrial loft. Then I realized this city has nothing of the sort and I moved on. But I’d happily live in something like this in the city as long as I had a home in the country for weekends. Designed by La Californie. Photos: Pablo Zamora.

Apartments are hard to find in central Madrid, but Mafalda Muñoz and Gonzalo Machado of Casa Muñoz really scored with this space on the second of a 4 story Neoclassical building, though it apparently took them a year and a half to make it legally theirs. They maintained original elements and really leaned into the classical vibe whilst adding modern touches for a really eclectic space. I really love that red paint in the photo below.