Nordic Midcentury
Location Milan, IT
Type Apartment Renovation and Interior Design
Area approx. 110 sqm
Status Completed
Construction Company Edilservizi Fumagalli
Custom-made furniture Novali
Photographer arch. Tommaso Meraviglia
This interior architecture project was born from the desire to breathe new life into a 1970s apartment located within a building originally designed as a school, whose spaces and atmosphere had remained unchanged for a long time.
The renovation became an opportunity for the owners — a couple who, after seeing their children build lives of their own elsewhere, chose to dedicate themselves to a new way of living — to completely rethink the meaning of domestic space.
The design intervention focused on creating harmonious, bright, and fluid spaces, able to accompany a new phase of life with balance and simplicity.
The volumes were lightened, the connections between spaces made more natural, and the material palette — centered around the use of oak for both flooring and furnishings — was carefully studied to convey warmth, intimacy, and continuity.
The large living room, the true heart of the apartment, benefits from a privileged exposure and an entire wall of windows that allows natural light to flow through the interiors throughout the day.
The space was completely reorganized in terms of its functions without introducing rigid divisions, but rather through the careful design of custom-made furnishings.
The kitchen was maintained as a space articulated into two distinct yet perfectly connected areas, designed to preserve visual continuity and fluid circulation while being rethought in terms of furniture layout.
The dining area presents itself as a welcoming and convivial space, dominated by the presence of a bench that encourages a more informal and relaxed atmosphere.
The wallpaper was chosen as a narrative and immersive element: its patterns and tones evoke a natural landscape, helping to create an atmosphere that feels almost suspended from the rhythms of everyday life.
The operational area, on the other hand, is a compact and functional space, carefully organized with attention to practicality and ergonomics.
The bedroom is now an intimate and essential space where bulky furnishings were removed in order to restore a greater sense of openness and harmony to the room.
The decision to integrate a functional and discreet walk-in wardrobe made it possible to concentrate storage within a dedicated area.
This approach gave prominence to a few carefully selected elements, where the soft tones of oak wood interact with the textiles and surfaces of the room, reinforcing the sense of calm and comfort.
Further defining the character of the space is, once again, the wallpaper: a delicate pattern inspired by elements of nature, which envelops the room with subtlety, helping to create an intimate and quiet atmosphere.
The study, which also serves as a guest room, was designed as a flexible and versatile space, capable of naturally adapting to the different needs of everyday life.
The furnishings are resolved through a composition that integrates a bookcase, storage, and an essential desk area, all designed to provide functionality without weighing down the space, allowing the room to discreetly transform into a welcoming and comfortable environment for guests.
The lacquered wood portal framing the windows was conceived as a natural extension of the built-in wall unit, transforming itself from a simple functional element into a true architectural device capable of defining the space.
The portal thus becomes a distinctive feature of the project: a discreet yet recognizable presence, capable of bringing depth, rhythm, and character to the domestic spaces.