Privatus gyvenamasis 2023 Nr. 233

The reconstruction of the house on Ungurių str. 

Though beautiful in its simplicity, the old building with a sloping roof does not stand out. At the start of the project, there were even thoughts of demolishing and replacing it with a more modern one. but the client chose reconstruct it. It was decided not to change the interior layout, but to  adapt new furniture and materials to the old plan. Only the 1st floor partition was demolished to connect the living room with the dining room and expand the main space. The old stairs were also kept - only their color was matched to the new floor. The laconic appearance of the house dictated the interior style. We decided to keep it simple, meaning no sophisticated forms or decorations, favouring a more Scandinavian, functional style with a light Japanese flavor.

Due to the house being overgrown with tall bushes, having few windows and a low ceiling - not much light gets inside. The task was to maximally brighten the interior and visually expand the spaces. This was achieved by installing several large mirrors. The colors chosen are light, with many shades that overlap each other. The ceiling of the first floor was visualy "raised" by using a glossy decorative plaster. The lighting in the rooms is soft and evenly distributed with new generationhigh colour rendering lamps. In addition, the interior features (curtains, furniture textiles) are made of natural and ecological materials. The walls are painted with natural clay plaster. Light colors are chosen, many flowing pastel shades. Everything is combined with lightened oak floors, doors, furniture facades. Cozy, warm and calm.