Bright apartment in Barcelona
Bright apartment in Barcelona

A new look for an apartment in Barcelona. Cosy and functional spaces

On the roof of a building in the Gracia district of Barcelona, the YLAB Arquitectos architecture studio gives a new life and a new look to a small residence, focusing on the living area

The restyling stems from the desire of an Australian couple to make the apartment their occasional residence

Bright white and wood apartment

The apartment, of 38 square meters, is surrounded by a large terrace and enjoys a panoramic view of the other neighboring buildings

Bright white and wood apartment

The space should be welcoming, versatile, functional, and equipped with all the comforts, giving priority to the spaces of the living area

Bright white and wood apartment

The intervention includes a large living area, with an island that serves as a kitchen

Bright white and wood apartment

At night, the living area becomes the sleeping area, thanks to the insertion of a retractable bed

Bright white and wood apartment

Behind the kitchen, there is a more private space, consisting of the bathroom

Bright white and wood apartment

All the space, walls and ceiling are covered with lacquer and veneer made of natural light oak: in this way the whole space is unified

Bright white and wood apartment

The final result is a warm, bright space, where the apparent simplicity hides many small details

Bright white and wood apartment

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