Serene minimalism meets organic luxury in these two modern neutral interiors from Poland and Saudi Arabia. Each serene interior issues comforting beige, warm white, and natural wood tones, connected in peaceful harmony. In these welcoming spaces, you’ll find high-end furniture with a soft essence and contemporary kitchens with luxurious flair. Lines are kept simple in the airy living spaces and bedrooms while statement lighting injects interest and intrigue at every turn. We’ll look at how bespoke storage furniture doubles as design features in home tour number one and visit an elegant array of arches throughout home number two. Which will be your favorite?
Designer: RUFIDA ELSAYED
Visualizer: RUFIDA ELSAYED
This 155.4 square meter apartment is a quiet haven in the city of Krakow. White microcement walls give the minimalist interior a hint of texture while leaving the overall visual clean and bright. Built-in storage cabinets keep belongings concealed and tidy, while their wood-tone doors add tonal warmth to the white room. Open shelves hold books and decorative knick-knacks.
The TV wall is clad in matching light wood tone paneling to draw the eye through the open plan. A large wall-mounted TV is underlined by a long modern fireplace, which brings movement and light. Open doorways flank either side of the focal wall, offering an uninterrupted circuit around the living space.
Behind the media wall, there is an adjoined kitchen and dining area. In the dining room, a huge, statement pendant light is suspended low over the black dining table. Its huge profile spans much of the six-seater table, spreading even illumination.
The clean-cut kitchen arrangement has a distinctly luxurious essence. Sleek white marble clads the backsplash wall and drapes the central kitchen island with a waterfall countertop. White kitchen wall cabinets keep a clean visual up top while wooden base units merge with the matching flooring.
Under-cabinet lighting spills down the kitchen backsplash, illuminating the marble’s stunning gray vein. Smoked glass carafes add unique decoration.
Track lights and recessed spotlights illuminate the cooking area in the open-plan kitchen diner, leaving the oversized dining room pendant light as the star of the show.
Black wall art adorns the dining room wall, making a punchy dark focal point.
A black balance-arm floor lamp fashions a reading area over the chaise sofa. A round rug complements the curvaceous couch.
At the central kitchen island, a bold black accent comes in the shape of a unique kitchen bar stool with a sculptural design.
A white marble coffee table forms a material link with the marble kitchen installation.
Black-framed windows outline views of the cityscape.
Modern wooden dining chairs are deeply cushioned and upholstered, prioritizing both comfort and style.
Small sculptures and coffee table books make up a layered dining table centerpiece.
In the bedroom, wood paneling builds texture across the headboard wall. A full-length mirror by the bedside reflects natural light into the room.
The home entryway features custom-cut floor-to-ceiling mirrors, which form a space-enhancing backdrop for an entryway shelf. A wooden wall panel backs decorative wall hooks that keep the family’s coats and bags picked up off the floor.
A floating bench adds a cool slice of white marble to the mix. A black front door makes a bold statement in the narrow hallway, complemented by a black mushroom table lamp. Opposite, custom-built storage units complete the entrance hall with warm gray panel doors. The floor-to-ceiling fit creates slots of concealed space for bulky jackets and outdoor kit.
The bathroom is compact and well-formed in contrasting matt black and white marble finishes.
Architect: Veronika Buzko
Designer: Oxy.interiors
In Saudi Arabia, we discover an elegant apartment filled with neutral cozy living room ideas. Archways give the open-plan living space an intimate atmosphere.
The kitchen diner is edged with soft perimeter lighting.
Shelf lights draw attention to a chic, travertine backsplash wall.
A handcrafted dining room pendant light carves an organic silhouette above the wooden dining table.
The open archways allow line of sight to travel unobstructed from one area to the next while defining the change in zone.
Upholstered dining chairs and a matching dining bench seat six to seven people.
Sculptural pendant lights shape softly organic forms above a modular sofa and two round coffee tables.
A series of decorative bowls and vases make up the coffee table decor.
An Oda lamp, designed by Sebastian Herkner, adds mood lighting and flair to a small side table. The lamp stand sets a lightweight, wireframe contrast against the chunky table.
Illuminated steps approach the arched front door, creating a theatrical entryway. A second arched door leads to the private quarters.
Round rugs define the lounge area and the dining zone with a light tone and texture.
Wood flooring runs throughout, constructing continuity.
A cozy armchair is set in the sunlight that streams through the huge living room windows, making a warm reading spot.
A stone console table is accessorized with black metal candle holders, books, and a pair of table lamps. Each stone lamp stand echoes the table’s white, textural finish.
Over on the TV wall, a rattan media unit is stylishly teamed with a small travertine upstand.
An LED ribbon calls attention to the edge of the light stone upstand, subtly defining it from the white wall.
Wooden shutters line the living room windows, filtering the influx of light and keeping the living room at a comfortable temperature.
Recommended Reading: The Simple Serenity of Soft Minimalism
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