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Casa Gialla, a micro-apartment in the heart of Madrid received a modern and bright redesign by Gonzalo Pardo and the team at got architects.
The one-bedroom apartment, built in 1910 and renovated in 2003, needed a contemporary facelift that matched the character of the new owner and her partner. Taking inspiration from bold colour pops and geometric lines that are prominent in 1960s Italian homes, the team wanted to make a space that oozed style while being completely functional and comforting.
“When we started the project, we were very clear about the actions to transform this space into a new one. They can be summed up in three words: demolish, drill and equip,” explains Pardo.
They started by removing the interior walls to create an open-plan space, lined with bright yellow floor-to-ceiling cabinetry – a trendy storage solution for a tiny home. This cabinetry contained the apartment’s kitchen, office, and storage space, as well as forming a secret wall that allowed the bedroom to be either closed off or opened up to the rest of the house.
An indoor/outdoor feel was created with the installation of an outdoor bathtub and shower, with a wall-sized door allowing the two spaces to be completely connected or disconnected. The apartment also featured a hidden folding bed for when guests stay over, and an office built into the corner of the apartment.
Even though the team had a limited budget for the project, beauty and functionality was easily achieved with smart storage solutions from places like IKEA – which is where they invested in the statement yellow floor-to-ceiling wardrobes, with the space proving you don’t need a lot of money to create a striking and creative home.
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