In the heart of Turin, studio kkarchitecture renovated a 90-square-meter apartment and created a custom interior for a cosmopolitan career woman, starting from the reorganization of the sleeping area.
The intervention redesigned the spaces in a fluid and rational way, starting with the entrance: from a compass with a double door and a step, it was transformed into a discreet, open and functional filtering space, enhanced by a glass element that screens and protects the living area.
The staircase, from a structural constraint, becomes an integral part of the project, an architectural detail enhanced and harmonized with the rest. Another very important aspect of the project, in addition to the natural light that generously floods the rooms and enriches their atmosphere, is precisely this ability to transform pre-existing limitations into strengths, creating airy, welcoming and coherent spaces.
The focal point of the house is the open living area, all white with pink accents on the sofas, dominated by a majestic custom-made bookcase that runs from the entrance through the living room and continues behind the sofa. Not just a storage element, but a distinctive and scenic feature that cleverly exploits the different depths of the wall to also integrate a coat and shoe rack area.
The kitchen, elegant and minimalist, faces the living room through a monolithic island that acts as an element of separation and dialog between the two environments. The extendable table, designed ad hoc with the kitchen manufacturers, can seat up to eight people, confirming the convivial vocation of the space.
The hallway to the sleeping area, reduced to a minimum, hides a custom handcrafted sliding door that elegantly separates the half bath. Here, a plasterboard niche with built-in shelves is transformed into a small functional and visual jewel.
The sleeping area is a perfect balance of comfort, functionality and customization. The master bedroom, spacious and bright, has been designed as a true contemporary suite: in addition to the bed and custom-made wardrobes, a discreet but functional study/make-up corner has been created without sacrificing storage capacity.
The adjoining en-suite bathroom is a world of its own: bathtub, shower, washing area, taps and washbasin alternate in a refined setting where light stone effects, emerald green tiles and floral wallpaper dialogue to create an intimate and rejuvenating environment. Two entrances – one glazed and one flush with the wall – provide privacy and flexibility of use.
The secondary room, although small, is optimized to the millimeter thanks to a custom-made bridge closet. Here, too, the neutral palette, dominated by white and wood, helps to amplify the light and the perception of space, creating airiness and comfort.
The star material of the project is hand-brushed natural wood parquet, laid in a running pattern to give continuity and depth to the entire apartment. Finally, the pure white of the walls gives way to its material prominence, welcoming any chromatic accent without conflict.
