68 m² apartment has timeless décor and is full of wood

When she bought this 68 m² apartment off-plan, in Gávea (a neighborhood in the south of Rio de Janeiro), the resident asked architect Natália Lemos for a completely personalized project so that there would be as little work as possible when she received the keys to the property. Overall, she wanted a new timeless home with integrated spaces, light colors and a cozy atmosphere,” recalls Natália. In the plan proposed by the construction company, the architect only changed the position of the kitchen pieces and, from there, defined the entire concept of the project. Because it has a light tone and evokes a subtly feminine and youthful atmosphere, oak wood was used to cover all the carpentry in the apartment, from the wall panels to the ceiling lining . To brighten the spaces and add texture, she also used white slatted panels , as well as a very different smooth, streaked stone , which became the focal point on the kitchen front and on the small gourmet counter on the balcony. “Our concept was based on the tone on tone, in the mix of textures and in the feeling of comfort”, he summarizes. As for the decor, everything is 100% new, with a predominance of neutral and timeless pieces, in tune with the palette chosen for the project – light woods and tones ranging from white to beige . The unique carpentry in the living room stands out – which forms the base of the sofa and then becomes a bench that supports the small dining table – and the Kilim armchair, created by master Sergio Rodrigues.

The balcony was decorated with a single bench made of slatted woodwork (with a planter attached to the side) and a wicker swing, fixed to the ceiling. Another highlight is the muxarabi panel that, in addition to dividing this space and providing privacy, projects on both sides. a very pleasant play of light and shadow. In the suite's bedroom , the architect designed a closet that goes over the bed, creating a kind of frame for it, as well as overhead storage space. In the guest room, also used as a home office by the resident, the highlight is the platform with mattress, which has a dual function: it serves as a bed or a reading corner. The guest bathroom was designed to look like a lavatory, and to achieve this, the architect created a carpentry box around the sink, made with the same porcelain tiles that cover the wall. The bathroom in the resident's suite has a wooden cabinet with slats. white that reproduces the wall covering.