Eclectic apartment: minimalism, shabby chic and industrial blend together in 180 m²

When they moved to São Paulo, the childless couple from Rio de Janeiro bought this old 180 m² apartment in Brooklin, with the intention of completely renovating it. The new owners then commissioned architects Carolina Lerner, Gabriella Mello Alves and Sabina Kalaoun from Studio Lak Arquitetura to design the project, including decorating all the rooms. “Overall, the clients asked for a cozy and vibrant home , with a homey feel, as well as light wood and touches of color in the carpentry and decor,” says Gabriella. During the renovation , which lasted 10 months, the kitchen was enlarged and integrated into the living room using blue lacquered joinery with sliding doors . As the floor plan was already circular and very well designed, with large spaces, the changes were only occasional. According to Sabina, the concept of the project was guided by eclectic design , which comes from the Greek “ eklektikos ” and means “choose the best”. “Our idea was to bring the best of each style through subtle references to minimalism, shabby chic and industrial ”, says Carolina.

For the kitchen integrated into the living room, the client wanted shades of blue . To avoid the obvious, the architects used different coverings on the walls, varying not only the size of the pieces but also the colors, between shades of blue, gray and terracotta. The upper cabinets were designed with fluted glass sliding doors. The light wood ( natural oak ) used in the parquet floor and in the finish of the carpentry on the shelves and panels contrasted with the materiality of the walls, which received a cement texture in a very light tone, resulting in a cozy and casual atmosphere.