The Kitchen Island and Wall Bed That Quietly Define This Brazilian Apartment
Designed by Kuster Brizola Arquitetos, this 150 m² apartment in Curitiba uses color and material as structural elements, not decoration. The layout is direct and efficient, with each space defined by clear choices rather than neutral backdrops. Wood, paint, and tile are used deliberately to give the apartment a strong identity tied to Brazilian modernist references.
The living, dining, and kitchen areas are fully integrated. Restored parquet flooring runs through the social spaces and sets a consistent base, while terracotta and mustard walls define the perimeter without breaking the open plan. Storage, shelving, and built-ins are aligned with the architecture, keeping the focus on proportion and circulation rather than added layers.
The kitchen is organized around a central island that functions as the core of the space. The red steel island anchors the room visually and functionally, paired with sculptural wooden bar chairs that reinforce its role as a place for cooking, eating, and gathering. Blue hydraulic floor tiles clearly mark the kitchen zone, while wood cabinetry maintains continuity with the rest of the apartment.
The secondary bedroom uses a wall bed system that allows the room to switch between home office and guest bedroom without compromise. Full-height storage keeps the room uncluttered, while the master bedroom follows the same material logic as the social spaces, creating a consistent interior language throughout the apartment.
Photography: Eduardo Macarios