Laconic Apartment With Floating Stairs And A Lot Of LED Lights

This large two storey apartment was renovated and turned into a chic modern space with minimalist decor

This large two-storey apartment was renovated and turned into a chic modern space with minimalist decor

Remy Arquitectos partnered with MYOO on the renovation of the 150 square meter (1615 square foot) Gascon apartment in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. The interior was immediately emptied to get a better idea of the space they were working with and that led to the relocation of the staircase.

The décor of the apartment is modern, laconic and sophisticated, you may say that it’s an impossible combo but look at the pics – here it is! To make the interiors livelier, the designers used a lot of LED lights and flooded the rooms with light.

By moving the stairs to a perimeter wall, they were able to open up the first floor and give the mezzanine level a new look. A horizontal steel structure acts as a railing and a desk, while allowing light to filter through to the upper level.

The floating stairs add visual interest to the space without overwhelming the room. Larger platforms complete the staircase at the bottom and transition to the grey stained oak floors.

The kitchen features dark grey lacquered cabinets that are paired with black granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

Sliding glass doors extend the kitchen to the private outdoor terrace, while the living room expands through the larger folding doors.

Pivoting wood panels add privacy to the upstairs multi-furntion room and create light patterns on the wall leading up the stairs.

Black wood marble was installed behind the bathtub to add texture to the bathroom. Black granite slate was used on the floor contrasting the white concrete walls and white Silestone sinks.

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A floating stairs gives this space a unique modern look, and double-height ceilings are highlighted with pendant lamps

A floating stairs gives this space a unique modern look, and double-height ceilings are highlighted with pendant lamps

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Simple black and white color scheme is enlivened with lighting

Simple black and white color scheme is enlivened with lighting

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The kitchen features dark grey cabinets and stainless steel appliances, it's laconic and functional, a bit moody

The kitchen features dark grey cabinets and stainless steel appliances, it's laconic and functional, a bit moody

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The space is filled with light as there are floor to ceiling windows and doors to the terrace

The space is filled with light as there are floor to ceiling windows and doors to the terrace

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The terrace has tall walls to keep some privacy, and the walls are covered with moss and greenery

The terrace has tall walls to keep some privacy, and the walls are covered with moss and greenery

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White backdrop and LED lights all over make this apartment airy and lively

White backdrop and LED lights all over make this apartment airy and lively

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The master bathroom is done in white but there's a gorgeous black marble panel installed behind the bathtub

The master bathroom is done in white but there's a gorgeous black marble panel installed behind the bathtub

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It's also lit up to make the space cozier and more chic

It's also lit up to make the space cozier and more chic