Houzz Tour: deep colors and warm textures ReVamp a Crashpad City - When businessman Darragh O'Loughlin bought this apartment, he knew exactly what he wanted the property to the city center. "Darragh uses the apartment for a few days a week," says interior designer Dana Kallo Black Fox Interiors. "He lives with his family in Galway and moves out of the country for work, so that what is more temporary accommodation. But even if it is generally used by one person, when the whole family is in town, the space has to work for five years. "
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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here business Darragh O'Loughlin, and sometimes his wife and daughters
Location Ballsbridge, Dublin
property part of a 1960 12-storey apartment block
Size 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
designer Dana Kallo Black Fox Interiors
Photography Brian MacLochlainn
This seventh floor flat is spread over a generous 75 square meters, but the inside was drab and outdated when the owner Darragh O'Loughlin bought.
"My client was looking for a new design, closer to his taste and lifestyle," says Dana Kallo designer. "The furniture was old and lacked personality, and the light was limited, which did not help.
" We went for a modern style with some accents of midcentury. The idea was to create a comfortable place Darragh could relax for a few days, he would be there. One could even say it is a little "male-centric", as it was designed with the idea of a single man living in it. "
The previous owner had already created the open space by demolishing two walls of the kitchen." It allows the hall to be visually connected to the kitchen and living room, and he now receives natural light "says Kallo.
Who lives here business Darragh O'Loughlin, and sometimes his wife and daughters
Location Ballsbridge, Dublin
property part of a 1960 12-storey apartment block
Size 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
designer Dana Kallo Black Fox Interiors
Photography Brian MacLochlainn
This seventh floor flat is spread over a generous 75 square meters, but the inside was drab and outdated when the owner Darragh O'Loughlin bought.
"My client was looking for a new design, closer to his taste and lifestyle," says Dana Kallo designer. "The furniture was old and lacked personality, and the light was limited, which did not help.
" We went for a modern style with some accents of midcentury. The idea was to create a comfortable place Darragh could relax for a few days, he would be there. One could even say it is a little "male-centric", as it was designed with the idea of a single man living in it. "
The previous owner had already created the open space by demolishing two walls of the kitchen." It allows the hall to be visually connected to the kitchen and living room, and he now receives natural light "says Kallo.
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The lounge has several functions: it's a dining room, a home office and family room all at the same time. The living area is 27 sqm and the kitchen is 8.5 square meters.
"The main challenge was to work around the gas meter in the middle of the living room," said Kallo. "This raised some problems and we limit trying to plan the new kitchen island. "
the carpet is plush and luxurious foot was essential to reduce noise for residents of the apartment below." porcelain tiles resembling a wooden floor has been installed in the kitchen " explains the designer. "It was the only place where building regulations sent by the property management company has a different finish outside mat."
The show, like the two bedrooms in the apartment is finished with large blackout curtains. Sheers are pulled through the day to make them less visible windows, but still allow light to filter through.
Edison Industrial Minaret pendant light, Cult Furniture. Carpets, Matt Britton.
"The main challenge was to work around the gas meter in the middle of the living room," said Kallo. "This raised some problems and we limit trying to plan the new kitchen island. "
the carpet is plush and luxurious foot was essential to reduce noise for residents of the apartment below." porcelain tiles resembling a wooden floor has been installed in the kitchen " explains the designer. "It was the only place where building regulations sent by the property management company has a different finish outside mat."
The show, like the two bedrooms in the apartment is finished with large blackout curtains. Sheers are pulled through the day to make them less visible windows, but still allow light to filter through.
Edison Industrial Minaret pendant light, Cult Furniture. Carpets, Matt Britton.
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the dark brown corner sofa maximizes seating in the lounge. The owner was very clear on the colors he loved and hated, so strong red, blue and orange were replaced by a game based around color brown, black, white and gray with hints of yellow and green .
"People are afraid to use dark colors in small spaces because they think the interior can seem even smaller," says Kallo. "Because of this, many end up covered in pieces white and beige, lack of personality or comfort. in our view, a compact space needs contrast to shape and create a perspective. We can not appreciate the brightness of a white room if we can not see from a darker background. "
corner sofa, Furniture SOUL. Cushions, TK Maxx and Homebase. Chiva functional coffee table BoConcept.
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"People are afraid to use dark colors in small spaces because they think the interior can seem even smaller," says Kallo. "Because of this, many end up covered in pieces white and beige, lack of personality or comfort. in our view, a compact space needs contrast to shape and create a perspective. We can not appreciate the brightness of a white room if we can not see from a darker background. "
corner sofa, Furniture SOUL. Cushions, TK Maxx and Homebase. Chiva functional coffee table BoConcept.
Read more tips on how to make dark walls work in your home
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rich and deep colors woods are a theme that runs throughout the apartment. Darragh asked the designer to retain as much furniture as possible to the existing kitchen
"The doors have been replaced by hunting MDF laminates - gloss black for wall cabinets and walnut veneer for those basic, ". Kallo says.
"Because the dish is mostly used by Darragh on its own and in general during the week, we went to the mini integrated appliances under the counter. There is a refrigerator and a freezer in the breakfast bar and dishwasher and washing under the counter L shaped between the kitchen and the hallway, "she adds.
"The doors have been replaced by hunting MDF laminates - gloss black for wall cabinets and walnut veneer for those basic, ". Kallo says.
"Because the dish is mostly used by Darragh on its own and in general during the week, we went to the mini integrated appliances under the counter. There is a refrigerator and a freezer in the breakfast bar and dishwasher and washing under the counter L shaped between the kitchen and the hallway, "she adds.
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Kallo has designed the new breakfast bar with a granite top that matched what was already there, then repositioned the dining table in the living room.
The bar stools are comfortable and just the feeling of midcentury right.
Toronto bar stools, EZ Living.
The bar stools are comfortable and just the feeling of midcentury right.
Toronto bar stools, EZ Living.
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another big task took the fake fireplace in the living room and replace it with a media unit.
"library wall next to the TV is a custom piece made from MDF sprayed. It proved to be a challenge because of the sloping wall behind it, "says Kallo.
The printed and embossed wallpaper creates a textured design that looks like grass cloth." I really like the warm feeling and comfortable, you get him, "says the designer.
Seri wallpaper, Anthology.
"library wall next to the TV is a custom piece made from MDF sprayed. It proved to be a challenge because of the sloping wall behind it, "says Kallo.
The printed and embossed wallpaper creates a textured design that looks like grass cloth." I really like the warm feeling and comfortable, you get him, "says the designer.
Seri wallpaper, Anthology.
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to balance the budget, custom furniture is associated with the purchase of the high street, as the storage units under the TV, which are from Ikea. The table and chairs for eating other neat shopping high street, with striking shift luminaire head.
"We had to lower the ceiling of several centimeters in all rooms except the bathrooms to allow a new lighting system," explains Kallo. "We went for the big white plaster finish ceiling Astro Lighting LED to minimize the space required above the new ceiling. It was also a good opportunity to change all the sockets and switches in the dish, and arrange the different lighting on separate circuits controlled by dimmers single or in both directions. "
Swing cascade three pendant light by Kare design Wayfair.
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"We had to lower the ceiling of several centimeters in all rooms except the bathrooms to allow a new lighting system," explains Kallo. "We went for the big white plaster finish ceiling Astro Lighting LED to minimize the space required above the new ceiling. It was also a good opportunity to change all the sockets and switches in the dish, and arrange the different lighting on separate circuits controlled by dimmers single or in both directions. "
Swing cascade three pendant light by Kare design Wayfair.
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small hub home office is now included in the open-plan living. Before the wall between the kitchen and the hall was demolished, it was the end of a long, dark corridor.
"When we met Darragh, it was already using this alcove as an office with a desk that he had installed, but there was no lighting or storage space, "says Kallo. "We kept the alcove as a home office designed bespoke furniture to add more function and style."
The new office has a drawer, and the lights were installed in the wall cabinet. Eames office chair was the final touch.
Racks, Design55.
"When we met Darragh, it was already using this alcove as an office with a desk that he had installed, but there was no lighting or storage space, "says Kallo. "We kept the alcove as a home office designed bespoke furniture to add more function and style."
The new office has a drawer, and the lights were installed in the wall cabinet. Eames office chair was the final touch.
Racks, Design55.
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Crisp black and white paint and glass doors create a smart entry to the apartment.
"the hall has a gallery wall with an interesting collection of urban landscapes of cities around the world," said the designer. "They are personal acquisitions of Darragh all his travels."
"the hall has a gallery wall with an interesting collection of urban landscapes of cities around the world," said the designer. "They are personal acquisitions of Darragh all his travels."
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luxurious textures and deep hues continue in the master bedroom.
"the room was quite dated and had no personality," said the designer. "Everything was painted white with vanilla and seemed rather feminine. The owner wanted a comfortable room that would suit his style, with better lighting and a relaxed atmosphere. "
Kallo kept inside an existing wardrobe and Darragh had simply added new sliding doors. The bed has a lift-up mechanism that creates the generous additional storage under the foam mattress memory.
". Since the owner often travels abroad, and at home in Galway, we have also designed an interior wall dedicated for luggage and bags "
Rooms c hair, floor lamps, all BoConcept
"the room was quite dated and had no personality," said the designer. "Everything was painted white with vanilla and seemed rather feminine. The owner wanted a comfortable room that would suit his style, with better lighting and a relaxed atmosphere. "
Kallo kept inside an existing wardrobe and Darragh had simply added new sliding doors. The bed has a lift-up mechanism that creates the generous additional storage under the foam mattress memory.
". Since the owner often travels abroad, and at home in Galway, we have also designed an interior wall dedicated for luggage and bags "
Rooms c hair, floor lamps, all BoConcept
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. All pieces of furniture in the bedroom were chosen for their clean, modern lines. "the top fabric was chosen to correspond to the padded chest and nightstand. Contact The woodwork veneered walnut wardrobe and brings the room together, "says Kallo.
A thick gray carpet provides a comfortable feeling to bare feet. "The variation of colors, lights and shadows are darker carpet at parties under artificial and brighter lighting during the day when the natural light filters through the curtains," she added.
bedside tables, chest of drawers, all Made
A thick gray carpet provides a comfortable feeling to bare feet. "The variation of colors, lights and shadows are darker carpet at parties under artificial and brighter lighting during the day when the natural light filters through the curtains," she added.
bedside tables, chest of drawers, all Made
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Initially, the guest bedroom has a very narrow entrance, with fitted wardrobes to one side and a library on other.
"the demand for this most important room was make it suitable for girls, but still works as a guest room for friends," says Kallo.
"The main idea was to use white furniture and contrasting color accents. We used the same Anthology screen as in the living room, but in a blue-green hue, subtle green curtains , short drop and a teal stool for the dressing table. "
most of the furniture was purchased at Ikea, based on the idea that children will grow up and use of the room can change.
Bolltistel bedding, Ikea. Mirror, Next.
"the demand for this most important room was make it suitable for girls, but still works as a guest room for friends," says Kallo.
"The main idea was to use white furniture and contrasting color accents. We used the same Anthology screen as in the living room, but in a blue-green hue, subtle green curtains , short drop and a teal stool for the dressing table. "
most of the furniture was purchased at Ikea, based on the idea that children will grow up and use of the room can change.
Bolltistel bedding, Ikea. Mirror, Next.
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the two bathrooms were part of the memory of the beginning :. new sanitaryware, a new shower in the bathroom and a new tub in the master bathroom
"both were lacking in storage space and had small mirrors and old radiators," says Kallo. "The tiles, on the other hand, looked good, so Darragh decided to keep them."
During the renovation, some of the tiles had to be removed, but the team was able to replace them with matching glass mosaic patch or other parties with the originals.
"both were lacking in storage space and had small mirrors and old radiators," says Kallo. "The tiles, on the other hand, looked good, so Darragh decided to keep them."
During the renovation, some of the tiles had to be removed, but the team was able to replace them with matching glass mosaic patch or other parties with the originals.
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In two bathrooms, the designer chose heated towel rail for comfort and tall, mirrored cabinets for a clean, modern appearance.
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