The couple, a Brazilian woman and an Englishman, already lived in a house in a village in the Moema region (SP), but had to move to a larger apartment with the arrival of their first child. To make the
148 m² apartment feel like a home, they called on architect
Ricardo Abreu – from the
CASACOR SP cast – to oversee the renovation.
"They bought the property off-plan and their biggest wish was to be able to bring the atmosphere of living in a house, with lots of practicality and versatile spaces to entertain.
Having lots of plants in large integrated spaces was essential for this new family," says the professional.
The original plan had a large
balcony with a barbecue, a service bedroom with
bathroom and a closed
kitchen . Everything was demolished to make way for a large living room and, where the kitchen used to be, a TV room was created.
The new kitchen was placed in the center of the living room, like a large gourmet space directly connected to the living room, dining room and barbecue area. To avoid the connection to the balcony being obvious, the
sinuous design of the lowered plaster ceiling was essential to allow this integration. The design is in the shape of a large amoeba and contrasts with the bottom of the slab, covered with vinyl that imitates wood.
The highlight is the pink cabinetry in the kitchen : with a lighter, faded tone, the color fits into the warmer palette of the entire apartment.
In the living room, a
vinyl-coated panel contrasts with the handmade ceramic tile background . The choice of natural materials covering the walls is in keeping with the small forest that the couple so desired.
The
rugs are part of the
Urban Rugs collection developed by Ricardo Abreu and made by By Kamy Verde. The Paraisópolis and Tietê models, in predominantly pink tones, were integral pieces of the
Casa Coral project, a space at CASACOR SP 2023.
The original bedrooms were preserved, but the master suite was expanded to incorporate the old service bedroom, allowing for the creation of a walk-in closet for the couple. The second bedroom in the apartment serves as an office and the other became the baby's room.
In the guest bathroom, a texture was applied to the walls and ceiling, accentuating the slightly rustic aesthetic present in the apartment. In the master bathroom, shiny enameled ceramic tiles contrast with the matte brushed granite of the countertop.
