180 m² apartment is modernized for the arrival of the new baby

Designed by architect Roberta Nicolau – from the CASACOR Rio cast –, the project for this 180 m² apartment in Leblon (RJ) arose from the need for more space, driven mainly by the arrival of a second child. The project began right after Christmas so that it would be ready by August, the month the baby was born. The idea was to create a place that was easy to maintain and that could also be used to receive friends. The private and social areas were completely separate. "The residence, originally dark, had been closed for years. To create a brighter and more welcoming environment, the room was divided into three areas that complement each other: living room, lounge and dining room ," says the architect. A Charles Eames armchair and a Tolomeo floor lamp that have been with the resident since his home in London and have enormous sentimental value to him are in the center of the room. The space also has two large sofas positioned in front of the TV. The lounge, which has three rotating chairs perfect for entertaining friends and enjoying a good wine, has been given a cozy feel with a wooden wall.

In the dining room, a chandelier with eight suspended spheres and the white table further highlight the blue buffet . The same color is also present in the bathroom, on the walls of the office and on the wallpaper in the baby's room. The kitchen was expanded by creating a mini pantry in place of a second bedroom. The toilet, previously accessible only from the living room, had its access changed to improve circulation. The four existing bedrooms were preserved but given new functions. One of them became a master suite, while the children’s bedrooms were repositioned side by side to facilitate access to the shared bathroom, now enlarged. The remaining bedroom was converted into a home office. "We transformed the service room into a spacious suite because they wanted more comfort. With the clients' free rein, we had the freedom to invest in wood and lighting. The result was a bright and well-lit house, with the children's rooms decorated according to their age groups," concludes Roberta.