Apartment in a prefabricated house
This renovation project of a compact apartment is located in a housing estate in Prague. The owners' brief was to unify a series of small rooms and create an open, airy space. Their inspiration came from minimalism—a departure from material excess in favor of high-quality craftsmanship and refined materials.
Several small rooms were merged into one open, spacious living area. The absence of partition walls allowed for maximum use of the floor plan. Functional zones within the apartment were defined by smartly positioned built-in furniture and a range of custom-made, adaptable interior elements.
At the heart of the apartment is a central bookshelf, combining open shelves and closed cabinets, which separates the entrance from the main living area. A large wardrobe with glossy lacquered doors faces the entryway, while its back—clad in natural oak veneer—forms an entire wall of the bedroom. This abstract yet warm surface brings a sense of calm and material comfort to the sleeping area.
The bathroom, toilet, and kitchen remained in their original positions due to existing building services. However, the old prefabricated core was replaced with a brand-new, high-quality installation, and the kitchen niche was opened up to the living room as much as possible.
A light, translucent white curtain separates the bedroom from the living area. It introduces softness, intimacy, and a sense of privacy, while still allowing natural light to flow throughout the space. When not needed, the curtain can be neatly tucked away into a pocket within the wardrobe, reuniting both parts of the apartment into a single, airy whole.
The window sill features a wooden grille that elegantly conceals the original radiator. A fold-down side table integrated into the sill provides a convenient workspace for occasional laptop use. When folded away, it becomes flush with the windowsill.
A pivoting TV mount placed between the windows allows for viewing from either the bed or the living room. When not in use, the screen can be pushed close to the wall to minimize visual clutter.
The apartment’s sense of calm, harmony, and refinement is further reflected in the restrained material and color palette, centered around a few essential elements: the smooth white surfaces of hand-lacquered built-in furniture, and the natural tone and texture of solid oak and oak veneer.
Several small rooms were merged into one open, spacious living area. The absence of partition walls allowed for maximum use of the floor plan. Functional zones within the apartment were defined by smartly positioned built-in furniture and a range of custom-made, adaptable interior elements.
At the heart of the apartment is a central bookshelf, combining open shelves and closed cabinets, which separates the entrance from the main living area. A large wardrobe with glossy lacquered doors faces the entryway, while its back—clad in natural oak veneer—forms an entire wall of the bedroom. This abstract yet warm surface brings a sense of calm and material comfort to the sleeping area.
The bathroom, toilet, and kitchen remained in their original positions due to existing building services. However, the old prefabricated core was replaced with a brand-new, high-quality installation, and the kitchen niche was opened up to the living room as much as possible.
A light, translucent white curtain separates the bedroom from the living area. It introduces softness, intimacy, and a sense of privacy, while still allowing natural light to flow throughout the space. When not needed, the curtain can be neatly tucked away into a pocket within the wardrobe, reuniting both parts of the apartment into a single, airy whole.
The window sill features a wooden grille that elegantly conceals the original radiator. A fold-down side table integrated into the sill provides a convenient workspace for occasional laptop use. When folded away, it becomes flush with the windowsill.
A pivoting TV mount placed between the windows allows for viewing from either the bed or the living room. When not in use, the screen can be pushed close to the wall to minimize visual clutter.
The apartment’s sense of calm, harmony, and refinement is further reflected in the restrained material and color palette, centered around a few essential elements: the smooth white surfaces of hand-lacquered built-in furniture, and the natural tone and texture of solid oak and oak veneer.
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