typeofprague

typeofprague / blueturtle interior design making building upcycling

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Some detail of the flat renovation. We replaced the 90s white radiators with older cast iron units painted in matt silver in order to match the new radiators in the hallway. In the bathroom we used warm grey microcement. The overall colour scheme is tuned down to shades of black, white walls with brighter wooden details, and occasional ornament such as the porcelain door knobs. The sockets and switches are new, while the mid century lights were gradually found online and equipped with new wiring. The furniture is a conglomerate of 40-60s pieces salvaged from scrap yards and renovated to a point.

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The very first stage of a suburban house renovation. Built on the outskirts of Prague in 1901 it needed more serious upgrade, but at the beginning there was only time and budget for a limited renovation. The previous owner was a planting enthusiast hence the roof covered in vine which we liked but had to get rid of later on. The wall between kitchen and living room was knocked down in favour of better communication between the two spaces. This and adding a french window facing the corridor covered in ivy, brought natural light to the main living area and visually connected the space with the tiny front garden. The bathroom was completely rebuilt including the water and drain pipes, the electric installation was replaced too using ceramic sockets and switches. The attic has been turned into an open plan bedroom for the time due to owners having two very small kids. We removed layers added in 80s and 90s in order to reveal some original materials such as wooden beams and brick floors. We sanded the floors and protected it with wax, and painted the walls white, with a black strip of washable paint in the kitchen. We furnished the house with mismatching pieces, installed an ikea kitchen in disguise using bespoke wooden doors, and paired tubular chairs with wooden tables and mid century lamps.

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Commissioned to rebuilt a tiny flat in Prague we followed its mid century vibe while improving functionality. First of all we changed the plan swapping bathroom and kitchen, opening the latter to the hallway in order to allow for more cooking space. The new open plan kitchen connects to living space via wide door so that the two spaces visually communicate, when there can be a clear division if need be. The solution supports the ventilation and creates a small dinning area in the hallway, lighten up via the balcony door. We refurbished the original floors adding red tiles where the old black ones were damaged. The hallway, kitchen, and bathroom floors are protected by resin coating. Bespoke built in wardrobes were added to the hallway and bathroom, and matching shelving is used in the kitchen. In the living area the original wooden floor tiles were carefully sanded and clear coated.

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