00:05The apartment was in a very poor condition. I love finding projects in conditions like this
00:13because it gives us the opportunity to revive, redesign or completely rethink everything.
00:23My name is Jessica Kolb. I'm an architect specialized in interior design at interior
00:28design studio Daxi.
00:36The entire concept of the apartment revolves around creating a cozy and comfortable home.
00:43Together with our color consultant we use different colors to achieve a complementary look drawing inspiration
00:51from the stuckel facade of the neighboring buildings.
00:58The apartment is located in one of the most famous areas of Kreuzberg, known as Bergminkiez.
01:04It's a very charismatic neighborhood.
01:07This area is well known for his historical buildings built before 1900.
01:17The architecture and the history around here inspires me always.
01:20What colors and materials dominates in the building and around the building.
01:26We spent a lot of time bringing new life into the historical features and adding a touch of modern and
01:35vintage flair.
01:38The clients wanted to preserve the historical floor plan while ensuring it remains functional and casual.
01:45We spent a lot of time with the floor plan.
01:48We managed to keep all the walls and decided to switch things up by moving the kitchen right into the
01:55living room.
01:57As a result, the former kitchen is now the cozy bedroom.
02:04There is a small entrance as you enter the apartment.
02:09The corridor is painted in a fiery red to create a unique welcoming atmosphere as you enter.
02:19At the end of the corridor, you will find a built-in wardrobe that is the same color as the
02:24red wall.
02:26Since it's a relatively small space, painting it the same color gives it a sense of reduced visual clutter.
02:39As you walk through the red entrance, you are calmed by the kitchen painted in interior blue.
02:46Dark colors can be an ideal solution for rooms with limited natural light.
02:51They blend boundaries and make original wooden floors and white doors shine.
02:59We designed the kitchen with black, creating a contrast that gives the space a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.
03:08Below the kitchen counter, you find the fridge, the dishwasher, along with the oven.
03:16The separated deep kitchen sink, inspired by the sinks in artist studios, is made of black natural stone, matching the
03:24countertop.
03:26Above the sink, we've incorporated a drying rack.
03:30And we used a black lime plaster for the backsplash.
03:36Above the shelf, we have selected two wall lights, which also provides ambient lighting in the evening and makes a
03:43very nice atmosphere.
03:45We added a sideboard on the opposite side of the kitchen.
03:49The sideboard was designed to match the wall color, so it doesn't stand out too much.
03:56It's mounted on the wall, giving it a lighter appearance, especially in the small kitchen.
04:04The sideboard serves as pantry space for the kitchen.
04:12We chose a round table made of cherry wood for the dining area.
04:17It fits nicely into the small corner and offers better movement flow as you navigate in the limited space.
04:29The living space is in the room next door, accessible through a doorway.
04:37We chose to keep the original door that separates the living room and painted it white.
04:44In this room, there is a day bed, chosen by the customer, which can be used for relaxation or as
04:52an extra bed.
04:54We've kept the design quite simple, painting in the color of Dash of Scott from Little Green.
05:01We chose this earthy, natural color, semi-tier curtains that covers the entire room.
05:09This creates a feeling of security and privacy.
05:15There is a small balcony next to the room, which the customer has furnished with vintage furniture.
05:22The view of the historical facades creates special atmosphere, especially during the summer.
05:30The clients also selected a small vintage desk for the living room.
05:40For the sleeping area, we chose pitch blue from Perrin Ball for the walls,
05:46which adds depth and elegance to the small room.
05:50We designed a cozy nook and a platform bed with storage underneath to optimize storage space.
06:00We used wallpaper on the ceiling to complement the original ceiling corners.
06:07And we've used a wall lamp to create a soft ambience in the evening.
06:16We completely redesigned the bathroom.
06:20The bathroom is painted in a soft pink color called Pin Noir.
06:25And we used pink-laced tiles to create a pleasant effect.
06:32The subway tiles give the bathroom a classic and straightforward style.
06:36We used German-made tiles for both the floor and the wall.
06:42The wall tiles are similar to those seen on historical buildings in Berlin and in the subway.
06:52On one wall, we integrated a small storage cabinet.
06:56All the built-in storage matches the wall color, adding a touch of light pink to the classic style for
07:04a more understated finish.
07:06We hid the washing machine in the built-in wardrobe, which also provides enough space for towels and other bathroom
07:13items.
07:16My philosophy when it comes to designing space is being gentle with the architecture.
07:23For me, it was important to design a minimalist and invisible storage space in the apartment with minimal interventions.
07:36To create clearly defined zones characterized by the combination of natural and cloudy colors.
07:46For me, I would like to ask the
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