Colorful Brazilian Apartment Makeover Blends Concrete with Contemporary

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If you love modern Brazilian design that comes with an inherent hint of ruggedness, then you will adore this beautiful apartment in São Paulo that is no more than just 125 square meters in size. Dubbed Flora Apartment and designed by Studio Arquiteturas for a client who was willing to experiment both with color and pattern, the new interior of this space feels both captivating and vernacular at the same time. Brilliant splashes of color welcome you in here with a bright blue table and home bar at the end of the hallway. The living room is equally fabulous with a custom wood accent wall, wooden floor and a ceiling and walls in concrete.

Swing in the living area keeps things cheerful and moving!








There is no shortage of color throughout the apartment with each spaces showcasing bright pops of blue, green, yellow, orange and a whole lot more. Dining table chairs, accent cushions, wall art and other features bring color without taking away from the raw appeal of the concrete backdrop. A custom entertainment unit in wood in the living area, bedside tables in the bedroom and other décor pieces usher in warmth of wood while the bathroom with its colorful walls and graffiti-clad backdrop steals the show with ease. [Photography: Guilherme Pucci]

Beautiful blue bar welcomes you at this renovated Brazilian apartment
Bright neon sign in the kitchen is a fun way to enliven the space
Custom entertainment unit in wood for the modern minimal living space
Custom tiled backdrop for the small kitchen along with a blue home bar
Exquisite modern bedroom with green accent wall and comfy decor
Modest bedside stand with industrial style table lamp at just the right height
Spacious living room with wooden floor and concrete ceiling and walls

The number of differents suppliers and the short time for execution. Every detail thought of in the office made all the difference to the final result”, says the architect Evelyne Grande. The big highlight is the toilet. A glass translucent door is already unusual for a bathroom. “We brought the neighboring Vila Madalena into the toilet with arts by Luís Bueno and Gráfica Fidalga” explained the architects. Scenery for many selfies!

Using wooden floor and accent walls in the modern apartment living room in style
Vivacious bathroom with bespoke walls that pay a tribute to the neighborhood
Bathroom walls reflect the spirit of Sao Paulo in a bold, creative manner
Modern and minimal bathroom in black and white with concrete finishes
Accent brick wall for the music room inside the tiny apartment
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