As we were early in the process of making uniform decor for the apartment, I went together with the client to select the tiles for bathroom and toilet as well as all the necessary fittings and furniture. I also planned the kitchen so that all the plumbing and electricity would fall on the right places. I draw the dressing room so that it fulfilled the storing needs of the client.
As the apartment is mainly open space it became critical to select suitable pendant light over the dining table. Naturally it should provide good adjustable light for different needs. Also it's design should be effective enough to stand the openness of the space but still not draw too much attention. It should not be restricted only to this particular space as it will probably move somewhere else in years to come. I went through couple of hundred possibilities and the client selected her favorite one from my short list of ten lights.
As the apartment faces the next door building over a narrow alley it was essential to have curtain system that provides shelter from the view but also lets the natural light flow in when possible. The windows have three curtain layers. The venetian blinds provide the first layer of shelter from view / sunlight. They can be replaced or complemented by light curtains that blur the view from outside but let the light come in. The aubergine velvet curtains block the view when needed. Their main purpose is to give solid structure to the windows and background f.eg. to Eero Aarnio's XL Double Buble lamp, which otherwise would disappear against white wall. The curtains unite walls and windows with the total decor of the apartment by giving the final touch.
If and when you are building a new house / apartment it is never too early to engage an interior decorator. In the long run, it saves you time, money and nerves!
