Houzz Tour: A Cosy Riverside Apartment full of clever storage ideas - A good relationship between the owner and designer is essential to any project where both parties work well together, it can make the difference between a good project and a great. When Pietro Calati and Alessandra Melchionda asked interior designer Dana Kallo Black Fox Interiors to help them with their new flat Dublin, he was a happy project for all concerned.
"They were clients very, very easy to work with," says Ka OLA . "They were very quick to make decisions, they knew what they liked and what they did not and they were able to listen and have an open mind." As such, the redesigned apartment is elegant, well thought out and very personal the couple.
"They were clients very, very easy to work with," says Ka OLA . "They were very quick to make decisions, they knew what they liked and what they did not and they were able to listen and have an open mind." As such, the redesigned apartment is elegant, well thought out and very personal the couple.
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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here Pietro Calati and Alessandra Melchionda
Location Dublin 2
designer Dana Ka llo of Black Fox Interiors
Size 2 rooms 2 bathrooms
Located in a modern complex surrounding a garden courtyard, two-bedroom apartment and Alessandra Pietro Calati Melchionda has wonderful views from all rooms. The living room overlooks the busy street and the River Liffey, while rooms have tranquil views of the lush garden.
" My brief was to complete the views and reflect their style," said Kallo .
Who lives here Pietro Calati and Alessandra Melchionda
Location Dublin 2
designer Dana Ka llo of Black Fox Interiors
Size 2 rooms 2 bathrooms
Located in a modern complex surrounding a garden courtyard, two-bedroom apartment and Alessandra Pietro Calati Melchionda has wonderful views from all rooms. The living room overlooks the busy street and the River Liffey, while rooms have tranquil views of the lush garden.
" My brief was to complete the views and reflect their style," said Kallo .
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When they are the keys, the couple took Kallo to visit the property and together they began to make plans. The apartment had been only one previous owner, so it does not need major structural changes but Kallo he decided to remove a section of wall to open the kitchen and living room.
"There was a wall dividing the two before," she said "but we had the upper half of the removed wall to make it much more open system [leaving the half-height wall behind the sink area to act as a splashback] . the owners love to entertain, so it was important to create a space where they could communicate with their friends at the same time as the kitchen. "
Echo extending dining table, Calligaris. brushed steel and walnut pendant lights, national lighting. Wall tiles 3D effect, Porcelanosa.
Read a complete guide to the management of a kitchen renovation
"There was a wall dividing the two before," she said "but we had the upper half of the removed wall to make it much more open system [leaving the half-height wall behind the sink area to act as a splashback] . the owners love to entertain, so it was important to create a space where they could communicate with their friends at the same time as the kitchen. "
Echo extending dining table, Calligaris. brushed steel and walnut pendant lights, national lighting. Wall tiles 3D effect, Porcelanosa.
Read a complete guide to the management of a kitchen renovation
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"All the apartments in the building have the same kitchen - units white with black granite top, "says Kallo." it was not bad and the original plan was to keep it, but he did not have a lot of storage. We just plan to change the cabinet doors, but after some testing, we realized that we could actually make a lot more storage with a new layout.
"The old kitchen is complete with open shelving, so we added an additional unit, and a row of wall cabinets," Ka OLA says. "We also had a built-in storage bench under the window."
The lighting was already good throughout, so Ka ILO added additional projectors just above the bench seat and pendants over the table for drama and visual interest.
wall units, kitchens Kube. Storage Bench, Krisztian Hegedus Krisz of carpentry. Bench cushions, Missoni Home at Roche Bobois. Gray felt Adelaide dining chairs, BoConcept.
"The old kitchen is complete with open shelving, so we added an additional unit, and a row of wall cabinets," Ka OLA says. "We also had a built-in storage bench under the window."
The lighting was already good throughout, so Ka ILO added additional projectors just above the bench seat and pendants over the table for drama and visual interest.
wall units, kitchens Kube. Storage Bench, Krisztian Hegedus Krisz of carpentry. Bench cushions, Missoni Home at Roche Bobois. Gray felt Adelaide dining chairs, BoConcept.
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When planning the redesign, Kallo made sure she created many distinct areas. "If you have a dinner, for example, you might have some groups of people, so we cut a few separate areas for people to gather and discuss in small groups," she said.
"the main thing that the couple told me they wanted was storage - and lots of it" continues Kallo. So she ordered a carpenter to create a custom library wall in the living room. He added oak elements to it to attach it with frames and flooring existing oak windows.
The oak cabinet fronts were also chosen to compliment the flooring and frames. "It gives a little heat rooms," says Kallo.
wall storage unit library Krisztian Hegedus of Krisz Carpenter . Grey Felt corner sofa, BoConcept. Alya lounger by Andreu World Bushell Interiors.
"the main thing that the couple told me they wanted was storage - and lots of it" continues Kallo. So she ordered a carpenter to create a custom library wall in the living room. He added oak elements to it to attach it with frames and flooring existing oak windows.
The oak cabinet fronts were also chosen to compliment the flooring and frames. "It gives a little heat rooms," says Kallo.
wall storage unit library Krisztian Hegedus of Krisz Carpenter . Grey Felt corner sofa, BoConcept. Alya lounger by Andreu World Bushell Interiors.
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"works of art in here are a little out of the ordinary," says Kallo. "They are made from dried moss, grass and leaves. It is a new process -. Most green walls you see in large offices are manufactured using the same process
"I showed the owners of the pictures and decided to be brave and go for it. Fortunately, they eventually love them very much. "
works, Mummie plants. custom oak frames, Krisztian Hegedus Krisz of carpentry. Coffee Table BoConcept . Rug Bushell Interiors . lamp in brushed steel and walnut flooring, National Lighting.
"I showed the owners of the pictures and decided to be brave and go for it. Fortunately, they eventually love them very much. "
works, Mummie plants. custom oak frames, Krisztian Hegedus Krisz of carpentry. Coffee Table BoConcept . Rug Bushell Interiors . lamp in brushed steel and walnut flooring, National Lighting.
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the soft green color of wall in the master bedroom was influenced by the peaceful view of the courtyard garden. "We tried four or five shades of green," says Kallo. "We settled on this one because it gave a wash of color, but not too bright. He needed be a relaxing shade "
the theme of storage continues here - the bed .. the top lifts up to reveal a spacious compartment under
Walls painted Green Earth, Farrow & Ball. King-size bed Lugano storage BoConcept .
the theme of storage continues here - the bed .. the top lifts up to reveal a spacious compartment under
Walls painted Green Earth, Farrow & Ball. King-size bed Lugano storage BoConcept .
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Oppland bedside table and chest of drawers; Table lamp Klabb, all Ikea.
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The second bedroom also doubles as an office. soft green walls, an oak desk and a green carpet designs have been chosen to create a natural expansion system. The sofa can be converted into a bed for guests.
Walls painted Green Earth, Farrow & Ball . couch BoConcept .
Walls painted Green Earth, Farrow & Ball . couch BoConcept .
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Manila carpet Sanderson. Valje m odular wall units, Ikea.
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a dressing was pressed into a tiny existing hallway closet. "It was a broom closet when we arrived," says Kallo.
"It is a small space, but Krisztian custom cabinets made for the left side and added the display on the right storage to maximize every inch. The couple travel a lot and have a bit of luggage so they needed a place to store it, and somewhere to display and hiding shoes and accessories. "
as in the rest of this apartment, it is an excellent example of how the intelligent thought and bespoke storage solutions can transform a flat compact city in a cozy and functional home.
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"It is a small space, but Krisztian custom cabinets made for the left side and added the display on the right storage to maximize every inch. The couple travel a lot and have a bit of luggage so they needed a place to store it, and somewhere to display and hiding shoes and accessories. "
as in the rest of this apartment, it is an excellent example of how the intelligent thought and bespoke storage solutions can transform a flat compact city in a cozy and functional home.
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