HOUSE /
Location
Via Previati, Milan, Italy
Year

2020

Type
Residential
Surface Area

50 m²

Project Overview

Renovation of a historic 50 SQM one-bedroom apartment in central Milan, transformed into a bright, contemporary space while preserving its period charm.

Design Challenges:

  • Maximize natural light
  • Creation of an open space living area with kitchen
  • Preserve valuable historical elements
  • Storage space optimization
  • Complete bathroom renovation

Design Constraints:

  • Ground floor apartment
  • Dark internal courtyard
  • Historical elements to preserve
  • 50 sqm surface area
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Creative Solution

The project perfectly balances functionality and refinement, creating a welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere.

Bathroom and Service Areas:

  • Extra-large shower with premium mosaic shower tray
  • Custom-made laundry cabinet
  • Functional bathroom furniture with storage compartments

Historical Elements:

  • Windows replaced while respecting the building’s historical identity
  • Restoration of antique wooden window frames and plaster ceiling moldings
  • Perfect integration of modern and antique elements to maintain the soul of the old Milanese apartment

Layout Redesign:

  • Removal of hallway-living room wall
  • Creation of open-plan kitchen-living room
  • Hallway entrance optimization
  • Bathroom enlargement

Space Optimization:

  • Strategic floor layout to amplify space perception
  • Integration of architectural lighting systems
  • The custom corner wardrobe, reaching full height, maximizes every inch of space with an elegant and personalized design. Paired with the king-size bed with storage, it provides a practical and sophisticated solution for the bedroom.

Materials & Palette Key Materials

Materials:

  • Oak plank parquet flooring
  • Bathroom mosaic
  • Modern finishes for cornices
  • PHL Calacata marble-efferct for kitchen countertop

Color Palette:

  • Natural wood tones
  • Grey Calacata Marble
  • Royal blue accents
  • Natural Sand tones for bathroom
Custom Elements:
Restoration of wooden and plaster cornices
Custom full-height kitchen with dual depth
Custom premium mosaic shower box

Personalized laundry cabinet

Lighting:

Maximization of natural light

Integrated modern lighting
Furnishing:
Custom full-height with two depths; matt white lacquered MDF doors, quartz countertop with double undermount sink and wood inserts coordinated with parquet
Modern open space with two-seater sofa bed, perfect for guests
Custom corner wardrobe and king-size storage bed
Premium finishes with practical furniture

Technical Details:

  • Project Duration: 6 months

Provided Services:

  • Architectural design
  • Interior design
  • Lighting design
  • Work supervision
  • Turnkey renovation

Achieved Results:

  • Brighter and more open space
  • Preservation of historical elements
  • Modern functionality
  • Perfectly balanced New Classic style
  • Completely renovated bathroom with premium materials
  • Completely renovated bathroom with premium materials
  • Efficient organization of service spaces (laundry/storage)