Historic Lisbon Apartment With Minimalist Design

This stylish minimalist apartment is located in a histric building built in the 18th century and it's very chic

This stylish minimalist apartment is located in a histric building built in the 18th century and it's very chic

Located in Lisbon’s Largo do Carmo, a historical square in Lisbon, this recently renovated apartment occupies the entire floor of an 18th century Pombaline building, and it has been revamped with by Aurora Arquitectos.

The apartment stands out for the ornate cornices, plaster moldings and ceiling roses that have been meticulously restored transforming the ceilings into works of art. By applying a subdued décor of contemporary minimalism, underpinned by an all-white color palette and natural wood finishes, the architects have purposely refrained from outshining the apartment’s plaster flourishes, thus highlighting their detailed craftsmanship and sumptuous elegance. From minimalist bronze detailing found throughout in baseboards, built-in furniture moldings and ceiling beams-cum-light fittings, to the gorgeous black marble surfaces in the kitchen that stand out amid the washed out palette, to the undulating cladding of the kitchen island and the vintage ceramic tiles in the powder room, the apartment is teeming with subtle touches of luxuriance and sophistication that initiate a creative dialogue with the building’s heritage.

Out of respect for above mentioned heritage, all alterations have been subtly marked: walls that were demolished are traced by slim ceiling beams that incorporate lighting while unused doorways that have been plastered over retain their initial outline. Such gestures add a playful dimension to the otherwise classical aesthetic and minimalist décor while also documenting the architectural interventions so that the apartment can one day return to its original state.

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The color palette is all-white, with light-colored wood that warms up the spaces

The color palette is all-white, with light-colored wood that warms up the spaces

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The powder room can boast of cool blue and white azulejo tiles for a bright and chic look

The powder room can boast of cool blue and white azulejo tiles for a bright and chic look

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The spaces were reorganized and many features were kept as they were

The spaces were reorganized and many features were kept as they were

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Moldings and other decor touches were retained and painted to add chic and elegance to the apartment

Moldings and other decor touches were retained and painted to add chic and elegance to the apartment

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The living room is done with a large neutral sofa, wooden chairs and a cool glass table

The living room is done with a large neutral sofa, wooden chairs and a cool glass table

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The space is done with a chic chair, some art and a vase with blooms

The space is done with a chic chair, some art and a vase with blooms

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The kitchen features sleek whiet cabinetry and a black marble backsplash and touches

The kitchen features sleek whiet cabinetry and a black marble backsplash and touches

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There'a also a home office space here, with a large curved desk with a black marble countertop

There'a also a home office space here, with a large curved desk with a black marble countertop

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The kitchen island is quirky, and it matches the kitchen design

The kitchen island is quirky, and it matches the kitchen design

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The bathroom is done with a sleek white vanity and a round mirror, there's much light

The bathroom is done with a sleek white vanity and a round mirror, there's much light

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The bathroom also shows off some azulejo tiles to add catchiness

The bathroom also shows off some azulejo tiles to add catchiness

Source: yatzer