To achieve this, we needed to demolish a large storage space and connect what was previously the living room and bedroom into one big open space kitchen and living area. Because we demolished a space where a family is supposed to store their belongings, we needed to create a substitute way of storing things. For this reason, we equipped the kitchen with a five-meter-long bench (with storage space on its inside) and, in the entrance area, we installed a large but elegant full-height built-in wardrobe welcoming the tenants upon their arrival home.

In Italy, everything revolves around the table; it is a space to eat, work, play, host guests and so much more. This is why a three-meter-long kitchen table, connecting the dining/working area with the TV corner, is the soul of the house,

At the end of the living area, a solid wall was replaced with a translucent separation (towards the master bedroom). In that way we have beautiful, soft light coming from both sides through the day, not closing but extending and deepening in a way this big open space.

The kids’ room is situated in the area of the previous kitchen. It is connected to a small bathroom and a study/working corner. It is actually the bigger bedroom of the apartment because, at the moment (and for the next ten years) the kid’s life will take place in the bedroom (playing, studying, hiding, and hanging out with friends) while the parents’ life will revolve mostly around the big open space living area.

The materials used are mostly very bright and neutral; the exception is the green bathroom, where we experimented and were very satisfied with the minty green terrazzo tiles. Warm wooden elements fit nicely with the neutral but warm white and gray features. We kept the original floors (beautiful bright terrazzo) and the part missing by the demolition of the storage space was replaced with the new raisin floor in the same tone.