Modern Apartment With A Green Wall And A Minimalist Interior

By Simona Ganea | Last updated on Apr 17, 2020

The talented team at studio flipê arquitetura have recently completed a great project in Sao Paulo, Brazil. They worked on a modern 100 square meter apartment and they managed to give it lots of character without making it seem too cluttered. The apartment is organized into two main areas. The ground floor is dedicated to all the social activities and is composed of the already classic kitchen – dining room – living area combo. In addition to that, there’s also a balcony which can be accessed from any of these sections. The upstairs area is where the private rooms are situated.

There's a lot going on visually in spite of the apartment's apparently simple interior design — There’s a lot going on visually in spite of the apartment’s apparently simple interior design

A simple staircase hidden behind a sleek metal bookcase connects the two floors

There’s a very dynamic vibe all throughout the apartment and it’s not related to color. In fact, the chromatic palette employed here is mostly based on neutrals such as black and white with certain wooden accents and of course the grey of all the exposed concrete surfaces. The white kitchen appliances blend in with all the modern cabinets, creating a sense continuity. At the same time, the kitchen island is seamlessly integrated with the dining table. What’s really beautiful though is the green wall which is the focal point of the balcony and by extension of the entire social area. We should also note that metal details have been integrated into the design in a very natural manner. A great example is the bookcase.

The ground floor seamlessly connects all the social areas ensuring a nice continuity between the spaces

The ground floor balcony is very similar to a small courtyard and has a gorgeous green wall

The kitchen just like most of the ground floor is designed with a neutral color palette

The cold neutrals and exposed concrete are softened by the delicate curves and warm wooden accents

The bathroom is very neutral-colored as well, focusing mainly of light grays and white details

Multifunctional spaces and furniture pieces are one of the defining characteristics of this apartment

The kitchen, living room and dining area are seamlessly connected and serve as one room

A variety of different textures and patterns are used to break the monotony of the neutral color palette

The dining table acts as an extension of the kitchen island and is complemented by different types of chairs

The living room sectional faces the dining table but also the TV wall placed behind

The green wall is one of the most colorful elements for this entire apartment

The simplicity of the concrete ceiling is punctuated by a series of sleek light fixtures

Numerous hidden storage systems were cleverly integrated into the furniture all throughout the apartment

The upstairs area is dedicated to all the bedrooms and private areas

Although they have different functions, the two floors are quite similar in terms of design

A desk is cleverly built into the custom living room unit, becoming a temporary workstation when needed

The placement of the furniture on the ground floor is unusual but makes sense in the context of this apartment

The lighting plays an important role in highlighting the textures and finishes used in the design