Esses projetos dão "adeus" às paredes e ficam muito mais arejados

Not every wall is structural — and in many projects, keeping them ends up being more of an automatic choice than a necessary one. When these divisions are reviewed, opportunities arise to reorganize the home in a more continuous way, connecting spaces that previously worked in isolation. From this adjustment, more airy projects begin to emerge, where circulation and the reading of the space become more fluid.

Décor neutral and integrated, fluid projects define a 140 m² apartment. Project by Paula Muller. In the photo, living room with a white sofa, an integrated balcony, and glass walls.

Projeto de Paula Muller. (Fotos Maura Mello / Produção: Comfí Arquitetura e Interiores/CASACOR)

This change does not depend on large floor areas, but on precise decisions about what to separate and what to integrate. In integrated projects, the elimination or replacement of walls redefines boundaries, allowing projects to share light, ventilation, and use without completely losing their individuality.

Different integration strategies to create airy projects

Building more airy spaces involves solutions that balance openness and organization, allowing integration without losing functionality.

Integration between living room and kitchen

Bringing the living room and kitchen together is one of the most recurring strategies to create more airy projects. By eliminating the rigid division between these spaces, the project favors interaction and allows different activities to happen simultaneously, maintaining a visual continuity that expands the project.

Pink kitchen, plants, and curves define an apartment by Ricardo Abreu. In the photo, living room with green sofa, rug, and integrated kitchen.

(Renato Navarro/CASACOR)

Use of perforated elements

Cobogós, open shelving, and perforated panels function as alternatives to traditional walls. These resources demarcate without completely blocking the view, allowing the passage of light and air while organizing the space in a subtler way.

With a homey feel, a 150 m² apartment blends an integrated layout with the warmth of wood. Design by Bárbara Dundes. In the photo, a living room with open shelving. Hanging armchair. Slatted panel and tv.

Projeto Bárbara Dundes. (Marco Antonio/CASACOR)

Sliding doors and light partitions

Sliding doors and light partitions offer flexibility to the project. They allow the space to be configured according to the moment, opening to integrate or closing to ensure more privacy, without compromising the sense of spaciousness.

Carpentry optimizes space in a duplex of just 59 m². Design by Mariana Leal. in the photo, a wooden panel separates the living room and kitchen.

Projeto de Mariana Leal. (Julia Tótoli/CASACOR)

Furniture as a dividing element

Sofas, counters, and islands take on the role of organizing the space, replacing walls with more fluid boundaries. This strategy creates well-defined use zones while maintaining the visual continuity characteristic of more airy projects.

A green kitchen and colorful details personalize a 49 m² apartment. Design by Natalia Salla. In the photo, an open-plan living room with kitchen, green cabinetry, a brick wall, and a gray sofa.

Projeto de Natalia Salla. (Studio 360/Divulgação/CASACOR)

Continuity of materials and colors

Maintaining a language of materials and colors across projects reinforces integration. This choice avoids visual breaks and contributes to a more continuous reading of the space, amplifying the sense of unity.

Roberta Alonso - Casa Bem Vivida Electrolux. Project at CASACOR RIbeirão Preto 2025.

Roberta Alonso - Casa Bem Vivida Electrolux. Projeto da CASACOR RIbeirão Preto 2025. (Divulgação/CASACOR)

The importance of proportion and balance

Creating integrated projects does not mean eliminating all barriers indiscriminately. Excessive openness can generate discomfort — both from a functional and sensory point of view! The total absence of delimitation can compromise the organization of the space, making it difficult to define uses and to build a cozier atmosphere.

Henrique Freneda - Casa Viva. Project at CASACOR São Paulo 2025.

Henrique Freneda - Casa Viva. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2025. (Roberta Gewehr/CASACOR)

Therefore, the balance between integration and delimitation is essential. Elements such as changes in flooring, variations in lighting, or subtle level differences help structure the project without resorting to walls. Thus, the spaces remain connected but with their own identities.

Light and ventilation as protagonists

In airy projects, natural light takes center stage as it travels through the entire project without interruptions. The integration of spaces allows lighting to reach deeper areas of the home, creating a more comfortable atmosphere and reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day.

Concealed doors and off white tones define the décor of a 104 m² apartment. Design by Daniela Funari. In the photo, an integrated living room with kitchen and island.

Projeto de Daniela Funari. (Mariana Camargo/CASACOR)

Ventilation also benefits from this more open configuration. With fewer physical barriers, air circulates more easily, contributing to thermal balance and to a sense of freshness.

Apartment blends eclectic and romantic styles with a vintage touch. Design by Larissa Perna. In the photo, a dining room with a green corner banquette and floral wallpaper.

(Rafael Renzo/CASACOR)

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These projects say "goodbye" to walls and become much airier