Who said non-colors like black, white and gray are boring? Especially in furnishings, they form the perfect neutral background for creative decorations, give the room depth and create exciting contrasts. We present you a project from Brazil, where modern aesthetics meets traditional furnishing principles. The timeless elegance of the black and white interior creates the charm of the next minimalist home in Brazil. Located in a densely populated area, this narrow city villa has a lot to offer.
Setting up a living room in black, white and gray: the basic principles of an interior in non-colors
A living room in black, white and gray exudes sophistication. It is important that the walls, floor and ceiling form the appropriate background. In this case, the talented architects at Flipê Arquitetura chose a modern floor covering made of exposed concrete. It is easy to care for, looks good and is suitable for heavily used rooms such as hallways and living rooms, as well as for less used rooms such as the bedroom. The ceiling is also made of exposed concrete and further emphasizes the industrial look of the room. The white walls along with the dark wood staircase give the small room depth.
Since the living area on the ground floor is very small, the architects wanted to make the best possible use of the available space. For this purpose, they chose an open kitchen with an adjacent dining area, a modular sofa with an integrated coffee table and a metal room divider that also serves as a stair railing. This leaves enough free space, which makes the room appear more spacious. At the same time, the facility is extremely convenient because everything necessary for the comfort of residents and their guests is within easy reach.
At the same time, the living area is visually divided into several zones. In the lounge area, residents can make themselves comfortable on a daybed and a deep sofa. Black and whitePictures on the wallset accents and lamps with adjustable arms cast focused light on the table. At the same time, the room divider houses a small book collection, so that the living area becomes a cozy reading corner on rainy days.
Furnish in black, white and gray: the kitchen with handleless cupboard fronts
The kitchen with handleless fronts is a real minimalist work of art. Behind the simple cupboard doors there is space for kitchen appliances, accessories, cutlery and crockery, so that nothing gets in the way and the small room looks tidy. The kitchen island with the adjacent dining table for eight offers enough work space for amateur chefs. So nothing stands in the way of cooking evenings with friends.
The right lighting ensures that everyone around the table feels comfortable. Steerable pendant lightsin industrial stylediffuse soft light and create atmosphere in the evening. They are also height adjustable so they can serve as a kitchen work light when preparing food if needed.
And if residents don't feel like cooking after a long day at work and just want to relax, then they can watch TV. Because even a home cinema system can be accommodated in the small city villa in Brazil.
The living area looks bright and inviting, as large floor-level windows allow plenty of sunlight into the interior. Sliding glass doors seamlessly connect the inside and outside, where a covered terrace invites you to linger outdoors. The outdoor area is divided into two: The terrace is furnished with an outdoor kitchen with a refrigerator, gas grill and sink. Then there is still a little space left for the garden, which is protected from prying eyes by a high wall. Since there is not enough space left for flowers and plants, the architects decided to plant the garden wall with native climbing plants.
On the second floor there is a spacious bedroom with bathroom. Join us on a virtual tour to see the rest of the house.
The garden and the terrace with the outdoor kitchen
The planted garden wall
Large sliding glass doors connect the living area and terrace
The kitchen is functional and stylishly designed
All kitchen appliances except the extractor hood are built-in
The room divider offers space for books, magazines and houseplants
There is a toilet behind a handleless door
The decoration was mainly done with black and white pictures and posters
The living area looks out onto the garden
The sleeping area is on the second floor
The bedroom has a wooden ceiling that creates a cozy atmosphere
The bed is covered in leather
Cabinets in the hallway also offer additional storage space
There is space for a small home office in the bedroom
The first floor bathroom has plaster walls and concrete sinks
The bathroom on the second floor is designed in an industrial style
Double sink with black chrome bathroom fittings
The bathroom and toilet are separated from each other by a sliding door
The furniture at a glance: The outdoor kitchen
The kitchen in the living area with the cooking island
The kitchen in the living area: The storage space
The fitted kitchen and the TV cabinet
The terrace and the garden
The stairwell
The living area and the garden
The bathroom on the second floor
The bedroom and the home office
The stairwell
Project byFlipê Arquitetura
