INTERIOR DESIGN FOR A 70’S APARTMENT
The project stems from the desire to implement a measured, minimally invasive, and cost-effective renovation, capable of substantially improving the spatial quality without distorting the original layout.
Current Status
The apartment presented a significant challenge in its central area: a dark space fragmented by an excess of walls and corridors, resulting in an inefficient layout. The kitchen and two bathrooms were accessed via a hidden corridor devoid of natural light; three bedrooms faced east, while the living room, facing south, had access to a terrace.
Design Concept
The design strategy envisioned preserving the position and layout of the bedrooms and living room, focusing on the kitchen, bathrooms, and the central distribution system.
The main intervention was to “empty” the central core by demolishing the partitions that created unnecessary corridors. The kitchen was opened up to the living room through a glass door, enhancing visual permeability and allowing natural light to enter the heart of the home.
A bathroom was also created for the living area, preceded by an anteroom equipped with a laundry room, and a second bathroom was reorganized and dedicated to the master bedroom.
Furnishings and Continuity
One of the main challenges was integrating the existing furnishings—kitchen, bedrooms, and living room—from the owner’s previous home with the new layout.
The kitchen was entirely preserved and adapted, integrating new units to complete the composition and adapt it to the new layout, combining functionality and aesthetic continuity.
Materials and Surfaces
In the living area, the flooring was renovated without invasive demolition, applying microcement over the existing terracotta flooring. The new continuous surface extends throughout the entire space, except for the bedrooms, where the original parquet was retained, sanded, and oiled, restoring it to its natural color.
The bathrooms represent the most significant renovation: completely redesigned, they feature microcement coverings on both the floors and walls.
The living area bathroom, originally narrow and dimly lit, has been transformed into a more airy space with a generous walk-in shower, niches carved into the wall, and a freestanding sink that enhances the space.
In the second bathroom, moving the door made it private for the master bedroom and improved the interior organization: the bath was replaced with a shower and a vanity unit was installed, optimizing functionality and comfort.
Both bathrooms and the hallway have been completed with dropped ceilings, designed to accommodate the new lighting system and air conditioning system.
Final Details
The original windows and doors were preserved, as were some of the existing light fixtures, integrated into a new, custom-designed lighting scheme. All vertical surfaces were repainted, giving the apartment a coherent, bright, and contemporary feel.
LT house is thus a carefully considered and thoughtful intervention: a project that demonstrates how, through targeted choices and selective subtractions, it is possible to radically transform the perception of space without resorting to excessive gestures.
Anno: 2025
Cliente: Private
Stato: Completed
Luogo: Varese
Foto: Marco Reggi