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by Furnishly | Oct 25, 2021 | Design Inspiration
This Argentinian house takes on a linear, monolithic form that dominates a green landscape next to a native forest. Built with walls of cold concrete, the large house presents a hard, brutalist exterior that can be seen from afar. As onlookers draw nearer, intermittent walls of rustic stone interrupt the smooth expanses of grey render, bringing texture and depth into rectangular cutaways. Created by architects at Patio Estudio, the house design is both separated and connected by patio areas that expand the volume of the home. The patio elements create an interior-exterior link and work as an integral part of the floor layout, complementing the main functions of the home.
Located at the edge of a sloped neighbourhood, the house is blessed with green surroundings and a lush native forest backdrop. The plot on which the linear concrete house is built is suitably flat.
Other than turf, vegetation around the house is sparse. A raised planter has been constructed at the front of the house to healthily balance out the cold concrete and stone exterior.
A swimming pool hugs the side of a ground floor terrace, where outdoor furniture encourages socialising in the open air. The ground floor terrace also has a barbecue area and is connected to a volleyball court.
Soil was extracted from around the site to elevate the house to a rise of 1.3 metres. This adjustment raises the line of sight to skim over the neighbouring grove and onto a more superior view of the larger landscape.
The upper floor of the home contains nine different spaces: the living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, and three bathrooms.
The rooms are connected by a passageway and separated by patios.
Inside the home, a warm and inviting atmospheric lighting scheme illuminates walls of rich wood tone panels and matching doors. A custom-made built-in sofa design echoes the sleek and linear aesthetic of the home exterior. Cognac leather seat cushions soften the look.
A stone fireplace cuts down between large living room windows. Modern wood storage units wing each side.
Walking down the corridor that links the rooms, we pass doorways to terraces and numerous rugged stone feature walls.
Out on one of the terraces, we discover a complex view of overlapping interior and exterior volumes.
The ground floor garage pulls up alongside the swimming pool and barbeque area, separated by a thick stone wall.
Eleven patios create voids across the volume of the house that split up the nine solid interior modules.
The monolithic concrete structure of the building gives the home an introverted character.
The concrete skin that surrounds both interior and exterior patios ensures ultimate privacy from even the closest neighbours.
Once the homeowners and their visitors make it beyond the secretive concrete armour that encases the home, focus is largely pushed toward the patios inside.
The sweeping pathway that rises into the centre of the house is an experience all on its own, where glimpses of the landscape compete with bold architectural features.
A flower bed filled with delicate white blooms seems to playfully contradict the weight, solidity and linearity of the neighbouring architecture.
At night, the brutalist house design comes alive with light that bursts forth from massive expanses of glass and open patios.
Whilst the concrete entryway looks hard and foreboding, it is actually a gently sloping gradient that serves as a non-discriminatory access ramp for all physical abilities.
The winding pathway draws out a welcoming meander to the upper floor where the main living space is located.
Upon the incline, a peek into the social spaces of the home is permitted through wide windows.
Raised planters bring a touch of the green landscape to the top of the stylish concrete access ramp.
The same stone and concrete finishes form a cohesive materials palette both outside and inside of the home, with wooden elements added inside to smooth and warm the living spaces and bedrooms.
The ascending pathway rises to the top in the shape of a question mark. Shrubs grow around the sides, softening the effect of its concrete finish.
Whether looking on to the inside patios of this introverted house, or looking out to the neighbouring forest, the views are splendid.
Birdseye view of the property and plot.
The patios are perceived as just another part of the house to be frequented and enjoyed as much as the other rooms.
Uplights bring a whole new character to the outdoor spaces at night, when they highlight the textural aspect of the cast concrete and the impressive rugged stone walls. Shrubs make dramatic shadows.
The prolific use of wood in the interior makes a smooth change from the outer image of the home.
The fenestration conjures a seemingly infinite arrangement of near and far reaching views.
Elegant outdoor furniture ties in with black steel elements included around the architecture and borrows wooden accents from the interior.
Concrete cutouts hang like enormous Tetris shapes against the clear blue sky, coming to rest on a bed of green.
The entry pathway reaches all the way to the road.
The property is set just a few metres back into the plot.
Overlapping concrete slabs create a unique entry point.
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by Furnishly | Aug 23, 2021 | Design Inspiration
Smooth microcement decor moulds this interesting home concept with curvaceous walls and a calmly cohesive pale colour scheme. Visualised by Eugene Shkilnyuk, this unusual decor scheme is rooted in an ultra modern realm, although a moment of stone age styling chisels out a unique kitchen island design that straddles majesty and madness. Shaded with heavy black accents, this monochrome home interior holds high contrast living spaces that are emphasised under spectacular round skylights and a modern lighting system that snakes freely across microcement ceilings. The material palette and lighting scheme holds firm in the master bedroom, where we visit a minimalist workspace and an open plan ensuite bathroom.
A black modular sofa slices darkly through the white microcement living room. Its armless profile and low back give the piece a simple, minimalist aesthetic.
A huge round rug encircles the black sofa with a solid grey landing spot. Its circular outline echoes the large, round skylight that’s situated directly above the lounge area.
Two black end tables wrap around the armless sofa design, which keeps the dark lounge combination looking streamlined and uncluttered within the light surroundings. A wide expanse of windows open up the living room to an influx of bright natural daylight and a floor to ceiling panorama. Clean white drapes fall between the gently curved window panes.
The modular sofa is set into a dual aspect arrangement. One side of the seating looks upon a solid white wall for movie projections, whilst the other side faces toward the mesmerising view that’s provided by Mother Nature herself.
Nestled in the embrace of the curved window, two club chairs and a Sampei floor lamp designed by Davide Groppi and Enzo Calabrese furnish a comfortable reading nook. A contrasting white stone coffee table and a mature indoor plant complete the chic ensemble.
Another fabulous skylight pierces the ceiling of the kitchen diner with a wide, circular outline. The shape of the impressive skylight is complemented by a large round wall mirror, which also reflects and exaggerates the stream of daylight. Unique modern dining chairs add beats of black along the edge of a stone dining island to offset the brightness of the space.
The unique kitchen island design stands somewhere between modern genius and Flintstone fun with its coarsely chiselled stone aesthetic. Sleek kitchen drawers slide almost undetected into its rugged side. Gas hob burners bed down in the stone countertop.
A ribbon of LED light snakes freely across microcement ceilings, passing by the dominant skylight and weaving on into the lounge.
The light strip continues unbroken through the open doorway to the lounge, where it travels in tandem with the curve of the wide windows, and cuts close around the second circular skylight.
The snaking light show continues in the white microcement bedroom scheme, above a modern upholstered bed that lays down a bold black accent.
A curved wall of windows grants an enviable view around the foot of the upholstered platform bed.
A grey bedroom rug underlines the black bed with a lighter accent. The round rug also provides a deeply plush texture over the microcement flooring to keep toes warm and cosy when getting up out of bed.
Deep sides around the bed create a comfortable cocoon.
A small, slimline floor lamp provides focussed reading light up by the pillows whilst keeping the bedside table free of clutter.
The tray top bedside table design spreads a wide round footprint that is cushioned by black upholstery, which perfectly coordinates the piece with the modern bedstead. A matching bedside table wings the opposite side.
A mature indoor plant grows a softly silhouetted buffer between the sleeping area and a bedroom workspace. The tall plant also builds some much needed visual height within the low profile furniture plan.
The minimalist home workspace is fashioned with a custom-made floating microcement desk design, which appears to extrude directly out of the material-matched wall. Its enormous surface area makes plenty of room for a laptop, peripherals, paperwork, and another person to collaborate with if need be.
A white, ergonomic swivel chair pulls up to the minimalist desk design. Its black base disrupts the all-white arrangement, giving the area a sharp visual anchor. The black accent also balances out the dark branches of the indoor plant on the other side of the workspace.
Inside the luxurious bathroom, the limited material and colour palette shapes a reposeful scheme that’s complemented by pale greige sanitaryware.
A round mirror complements the dramatically scooped profile of the unique bathroom basin. Black faucets punctuate the white cement wall.
Glass walls achieve complete connection with the neighbouring lounge and kitchen diner spaces, where plants press up at the panes. The freestanding bathtub reclines beside the outer windows and the spectacular mountainous view. Privacy curtains pull closed around the bathroom space when in use, but when open they leave the landscape vista entirely unobstructed.
A freestanding shower spills openly into a black grate in the wetroom floor. A smaller freestanding bath tap echoes the same simple matt black aesthetic.
Sleek single bar towel heaters are positioned by the unusual basin, ready to hook a hand towel or a bathrobe.
A wall hung toilet and bidet set meld with the tones in the textured microcement background. A black flush plate adds the dark accent theme.
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by Furnishly | Jul 7, 2021 | Design Inspiration
These four inspired industrial style home interiors are enriched with cool details that will help you to imagine, shape and realise your very own. From exposed brick feature walls, bespoke raw concrete creations and characterful rusty steelwork accents, to industrial style mezzanines, striking kitchen installations, laid-back lounge areas, eclectic dining room sets and creatively colourful industrial decor palettes, this inventive collection has it all. Come with us as we tour through an extravagant music lover’s romantic bohemian abode, a quirky and colour infused rustic industrial pad, a light flooded industrial loft under an enormous skylight, and a plush emerald green accented luxury industrial space.
Measuring 180 square metres in Vietnam, this industrial style apartment Interior has an air of rock ‘n’ roll. Its “romantic bohemian” homeowner enjoys a plethora of chill out spots across a large industrial living space and upon a steel constructed mezzanine.
Exposed brickwork builds a curving feature wall and a terrific backdrop against which to display a beloved motorcycle.
A chess set offers playful interaction across the glamorous gold & silver accented modern coffee table, whilst a cat statue hints at the homeowners affectionate nature.
Two brown leather chairs sit across from a charcoal grey upholstered sofa in the lounge arrangement to fashion rich and interesting tonal layering. A large indoor plant contrasts against the red brickwork and guides the eye up to the underside of the mezzanine floor.
A steel staircase design spirals up to the mezzanine from a unique concrete bench base. Every angle of the concrete, brick and rusty steel constructed home looks like the atmospheric photographic setting of a music album cover, which tells us a lot about the artist-loving owner.
The apartment is on the 33rd floor of the building, which presented challenges for the installation of the mezzanine steel system. Both the length and height of the construction were beyond the maximum size for the hoist service and so the system was cut and reconnected on site.
Panoramic views can be enjoyed from the entire open plan living room and the length of the mezzanine. Industrial style lighting descends through the double height void to illuminate the dining area.
Raw concrete and red brick create contrast around the dining room walls.
A black marble island adds an extravagant touch to the open concept kitchen.
The mezzanine walkway lowers the ceiling height across the kitchen, where spotlights are recessed in the rich wood finish.
In addition to the master bedroom area on the mezzanine, there are also two more bedrooms in the home, for friends to stay over and for future children. In this guest bedroom, raw industrial materials are warmly highlighted by a bedside table lamp.
The main bathroom is situated on the ground floor of the apartment, where a black bathtub causes dramatic effect.
The workspace is situated just outside of the master suite.
There is a small home bar at the opposite end of the mezzanine.
The spiral staircase leads to the roof.
Glass pendant lights and glass tumblers shine in the light from double story windows.
Inside the master bedroom, a unique platform bed is angled toward the view.
Ground floor plan.
Multifunctional mezzanine floor plan.
Our second industrial interior features quirky, colourful accents, like this unique green swing chair in the lounge.
Green scatter cushions and a matching throw contrast with the russet sofa upholstery. A black industrial wall sconce lights up artwork and a raw concrete backdrop. Exposed brickwork backs the bookshelf.
A rustic woodwork feature wall builds character behind the TV set and a modern TV stand.
A small side table sets another rustic note against the raw brickwork. Bright yellow paintwork and a faux caution warning make a novel bathroom door.
An eclectic selection of dining chairs bring contrasting colour to the table.
Fire engine red paint covers and eye-catching front entrance door.
An enormous skylight makes a jaw dropping sight as we enter our third featured home interior. Deep red brickwork calls attention to the depth and incredible height of the open concept space.
A mezzanine bedroom makes use of the massive ceiling height in the industrial loft, and elevates the homeowner toward the view.
A masterful black kitchen island overlooks the domain.
Finally, we come to a luxury industrial interior with plush emerald green accents.
A steel ceiling grid creates an attractive trellis effect across the living room. Pendant lights drop through the gaps at differing lengths, and a modern floor lamp complements their sleek, cylindrical look.
A frame of perimeter lighting brightly spotlights an exposed brick TV wall.
The huge, upholstered, sectional sofa hugs the lounge area solidly on three sides.
A unique hexagonal coffee table and a sleek white marble table fill the centre of the chic lounge arrangement.
An industrial staircase ascends to the first floor, climbing an emerald green statement wall.
Two leather armchairs and a small side table gather on an area rug to form a snug sitting area by the fireplace at the back of the lounge.
Black painted brickwork extends the effect of the dark fireplace. See fireplace screen inspiration here.
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by Furnishly | Jun 11, 2021 | Design Inspiration
Microcement finishes smooth, shape and contour the stylish interior of this modern 90 square metre apartment, located in Lviv, Ukraine. Visualised by Ira Lysiuk, the industrial style decor here is an understated and tactile affair that meets with natural wood slatted features, oak cabinetry and soft creamy textiles that prevent the aesthetic from falling cold. The simple microcement decor scheme is free of fuss, which allows contemporary furniture and fashionable designer pieces to command the limelight. The cohesive grey palette floods every room of the home, engulfing all horizontal and vertical planes to create one restful expanse that soothes the eye and the mind.
A textured rug lays down a creamy base for a matching modern sofa. The curved edges of the couch are complemented by skillfully rounded microcement covered walls.
A single black accent cushion on the cream upholstered sofa has been put there to tie in with two adjacent Bernard lounge chairs, designed by Shane Schneckis for Hay. A round coffee table layers in a warming element of natural wood tone.
Black steel framed windows contrast darkly with the pale grey microcement walls, whilst heavy drapes quietly meld with the modern industrial style finish.
Directly behind the sofa, a combination of dining chairs, a dining bench and a unique stool make up a personalised dining set.
Twin black dining room pendant lights pick out the black framework of the dining chairs. The stylish chairs are the Cesca Chair, designed by Marcel Breuer. The original was designed back in 1928 and the name came as a tribute to his daughter, Cheska. In 1968, the design was purchased by Knoll.
The dining stool at the head of the table increases the seating without cluttering the visual.
A wall of glass separates a dedicated home office space from the lounge and dining room combo. Black steel frames form cohesivity with the external window frames.
A neat swivel chair makes an elegant addition to the contemporary wooden desk design. Solid oak panelling conceals a little built-in storage, whilst wood slatted panels add textural and tonal interest behind the daybed. The beige upholstered daybed provides a cosy reading area within the home office, which doubles as a guest bed if the occasion should arise.
The entry door places the warm wood slatted aesthetic into a cool grey microcement hallway. The smooth finish unites both sharp and curved edges and a durable micro screed floor, perfect for heavy footfall.
A racetrack shaped wall mirror, a wall mounted entryway shelf and a coat hanging rail add black accent notes to the restful modern grey backdrop.
The hallway to the bedroom is characterised by wide wood slatted doors that catch the light.
A wide load-bearing column somewhat separates the kitchen from the lounge area, although all are joined together in an open flowing arrangement. A set of elevated drawer units bridge the gap between the cumbersome column and an adjacent wall to form a sleek peninsula bar.
On the opposite side of the kitchen installation, natural oak units build a modern rustic vibe.
Open shelving units negate the need for a backsplash, resulting in one solid golden wood tone volume.
Kitchen tower units have been set back into the grey microcement wall to form extraordinary contrast.
A modern wall sconce lights the kitchen breakfast bar area. A pair of Tokyo stools designed by Rodney Kinsman for OMK perch on gracefully slender black framework that allows beautiful oak slatted facia boards to shine through. A black indoor planter complements the stools’ dark finish.
An assortment of decorative vases add a homey touch against the microcement covered column.
In the bedroom, an upholstered bed appears to float on a cloud-like fluffy white area rug. A racetrack shaped floor mirror has its foot tucked cosily underneath the pile.
The inviting rug stops short of a bedroom reading area in the corner of the room.
The modern wood bedside table coordinates with an impressive edge-to-edge oak slatted headboard feature wall.
Dried botanics loll in a clear glass vase by the bed.
A designer chair forms a stylish reading corner over by the window.
A double sink bathroom vanity has been given the same microcement finish as the bathroom walls to minimise visual noise. The wooden base unit makes a warmly toned companion for a wood slatted walkway across the wet zone. Recessed spotlights and a chic wall lamp make up a bright show of bathroom vanity lights.
Unique faucets add a glossy black accent at each bathroom sink. Two black framed racetrack shaped vanity mirrors complete the contemporary bathroom ensemble.
Dual shower screens part dramatically in front of a modern freestanding bathtub, which stands on colour coordinated black steel supports. Twin chrome showerheads balance out each side of the bathroom layout.
Recessed nooks in the microcement walls make handy stow away points for toiletries in the shower area, whilst a decorative oak shelf is mounted by the bathtub.
Apartment floor plan, with terrace.
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