Do you think that the trendy grey colour is boring, gloomy andmodest? We will teach you how to make it shine with all the colors - using the example of one bright, joyful and comfortable interior The psychology of color tells us that it evokes a feeling of harmony and calm, but if your goal is unusualness and uniqueness, then working with color becomes more complicated. Fortunately, gray is the perfect background for bright accents and bold decisions. Kiki Walmansson, CEO of the clothing brand Svea The owner of a loft in Gothenburg dreamed of creating a luxurious interior in New York style. Kiki is an excellent designer and travels a lot on business for the company, so for her, the ideal home combines the comfort and sophistication of five-star hotel rooms. And the best decor is modern works of art. Swedish design studio Alvhem helped Kiki realize her dream, easily giving the traditional Manhattan chic. Built in 2013, the condominium is located in a quiet and peaceful area of Gothenburg, with windows overlooking a park and the city centre with popular restaurants and shops nearby.
Living room
Living room uses gray color possibilitieswalls in full - against its backdrop, oriental red carpets, blue and white Louis XV chairs and bright spots of pillows and paintings merge into a coherent, dynamic and rich image. The kitchen is combined with a seating area and a dining corner in an open plan, filled with light.
Kitchen
Refrigerator made of steel, smoky gray carraramarble countertop and apron, shiny brass handles and bright spots of red against the dark oak parquet and matte walls of a complex gray-blue shade - the small kitchen looks stunning. It is light here during the day from the dormer window, and in the evening a lamp with the ability to adjust the direction of the light source comes into play. A wine cabinet is thoughtfully built into the island.
Corridor and terrace
From the one decorated with bright paintings and a mirrorFull height hallway wide staircase leads to the second floor with an exit to the terrace. Note the rough texture of the walls and the extravagant lamp with a base in the shape of a golden pistol in the hallway. At the height of the six-meter ceiling, a luxurious crystal chandelier dominates the stairwell. The view from the balcony on the orange roofs of the city makes any breakfast unforgettable.
Bedroom
The bedroom walls are painted in a calm color.The room is a blue-grey hue, with the textured exposed wooden beams of the attic standing out against it. There's plenty of storage for books and clothes, and the stunning view from the window makes the bed seem to float above the city. The business-dressed monkeys in the painting are Kiki's mascot, and can be seen again in .
Bathroom
The bathroom has cool grey marble on the floorThe shade softens the brightness of the dusty pink walls. It's a very beautiful combination, and the overall effect of the room is one of calm, warmth and relaxation. The shower behind the glass door attracts attention with its unusual triangular shape, and the gold decorative details once again confirm luxury as a must-have design element in this apartment.
We are used to the active use of white andblack in Scandinavian style, while New York lofts are associated more with brown and neutral shades. Dark gray as a background for bright accents became the compromise that ensured the uniqueness of this dynamic, luxurious and noble interior for a sophisticated and energetic hostess. decoholic.org, alvhemmakleri.se, lovelylife.se
