{"id":3790,"date":"2017-06-02T11:52:22","date_gmt":"2017-06-02T11:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/?p=3790"},"modified":"2017-06-05T10:30:14","modified_gmt":"2017-06-05T10:30:14","slug":"mid-century-style-apartment-perfect-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/mid-century-style-apartment-perfect-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"Mid-century style apartment: perfect balance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Spacious <em><strong>mid-century style <\/strong><\/em>apartment in a low-rise residential complex near Saint-Petersburg.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?utm_source=Lera&amp;utm_medium=Inspirations&amp;utm_campaign=BlogMidCentury&amp;utm_content=InspirationsBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3833 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/apartmentstyle.jpg\" alt=\"MID-CENTURY STYLE APARTMENT: PERFECT BALANCE\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/apartmentstyle.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/apartmentstyle-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/apartmentstyle-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/apartmentstyle-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The main goal of the project was to achieve the maximum open living space with dedicated functional areas. To achieve this, firstly, a loggia is attached to the apartment and turned into plywood \u201cbox\u201d inserted into the room.<\/p>\n<p>The central place here, of course, is the living room, which simultaneously takes on the role of the kitchen and dining area and even the office. Correctly planned space allows you to comfortably settle in each of the selected zones.<\/p>\n<p>A small working room for the desktop and office equipment is separated from the common area by means of double-sided shelving.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?utm_source=Lera&amp;utm_medium=Inspirations&amp;utm_campaign=BlogMidCentury&amp;utm_content=InspirationsBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3820 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/officedesign.jpg\" alt=\"MID-CENTURY STYLE APARTMENT: PERFECT BALANCE\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/officedesign.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/officedesign-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/officedesign-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/officedesign-1024x679.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The zone of rest and reception of visitors is priority and therefore is in the very centre of the interior composition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?utm_source=Lera&amp;utm_medium=Inspirations&amp;utm_campaign=BlogMidCentury&amp;utm_content=InspirationsBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3821 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/livingroomdesign.jpg\" alt=\"SCANDINAVIAN STYLE APARTMENT: PERFECT BALANCE\" width=\"1150\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/livingroomdesign.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/livingroomdesign-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/livingroomdesign-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/livingroomdesign-1024x639.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The stylish solution of the whole apartment is built on a mixture of Scandinavian interior traditions and modern design, reinterpreting the 50-60s last century.<br>\nThe colour solution is sustained on nuances with little accents. White walls and a neutral floor play the role of a background, and pastel colours \u2013 coral, delicate blue, pearl gray \u2013 create an atmosphere of warmth and coziness.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"hhttp:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?utm_source=Lera&amp;utm_medium=Inspirations&amp;utm_campaign=BlogMidCentury&amp;utm_content=InspirationsBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3822 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/guest-area.jpg\" alt=\"MID-CENTURY STYLE APARTMENT: PERFECT BALANCE\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/guest-area.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/guest-area-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/guest-area-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/guest-area-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A little further is a kitchen, which is difficult to identify at a glance. This effect was achieved thanks to modern minimalist furniture and built-in household appliances, which made it possible to abandon the additional hinged lockers and make the working surfaces as invisible as possible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?utm_source=Lera&amp;utm_medium=Inspirations&amp;utm_campaign=BlogMidCentury&amp;utm_content=InspirationsBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3823 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"MID-CENTURY STYLE APARTMENT: PERFECT BALANCE\" width=\"1050\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Kitchen.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Kitchen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Kitchen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Kitchen-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The main attention is attracted to the dining area, located on the site of the old loggia. Designers marked it with a small podium. A large table is always ready to welcome any number of friends of this hospitable family.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?utm_source=Lera&amp;utm_medium=Inspirations&amp;utm_campaign=BlogMidCentury&amp;utm_content=InspirationsBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3826 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/table.jpg\" alt=\"MID-CENTURY STYLE APARTMENT: PERFECT BALANCE\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/table.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/table-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/table-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/table-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A logical continuation of the living room and dining area is a small corner with a piano. The convenient arrangement of the musical instrument allows both to enjoy the melody in a cheerful company and to play quietly, immersed in your thoughts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?utm_source=Lera&amp;utm_medium=Inspirations&amp;utm_campaign=BlogMidCentury&amp;utm_content=InspirationsBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3827 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/piano.jpg\" alt=\"RETRO STYLE APARTMENT: PERFECT BALANCE\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/piano.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/piano-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/piano-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/piano-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The accent of the bedroom is a red colour used in detail: lamps, stools, pillows \u2026 Everything else is decided in pastel colours with a predominance of a gentle blue hue.\u00a0Minimalism inspired to abandon unnecessary accessories and add notes of modernity and the Scandinavian tendency \u2013 not to escape from the pureness of nature and simplicity.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?utm_source=Lera&amp;utm_medium=Inspirations&amp;utm_campaign=BlogMidCentury&amp;utm_content=InspirationsBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3840 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bedroom-1.jpg\" alt=\"SCANDINAVIAN STYLE APARTMENT: PERFECT BALANCE\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bedroom-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bedroom-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bedroom-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bedroom-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/landing\/download-catalogue?utm_source=Lera&amp;utm_medium=Banners&amp;utm_campaign=BlogMidCentury&amp;utm_content=BannersBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3811 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/eh-download-catalogue-750-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/eh-download-catalogue-750-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/eh-download-catalogue-750-1-300x52.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>SEE ALSO:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/new-york-design-memorable-exhibitions-icff-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\">NEW YORK DESIGN MEMORABLE EXHIBITIONS DURING ICFF 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?utm_source=Lera&amp;utm_medium=Inspirations&amp;utm_campaign=BlogMidCentury&amp;utm_content=InspirationsBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3829 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bedroompattern.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-century style apartment: perfect balance\" width=\"1225\" height=\"1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bedroompattern.jpg 1225w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bedroompattern-263x300.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bedroompattern-768x878.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bedroompattern-896x1024.jpg 896w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bedroompattern-300x343.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1225px) 100vw, 1225px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bathrooms are solved in a common style and are built on a combination of rough gray tiles, a repeating gray-blue pattern, a wooden ceiling and contrasting of black colour elements.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?utm_source=Lera&amp;utm_medium=Inspirations&amp;utm_campaign=BlogMidCentury&amp;utm_content=InspirationsBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3830 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-century style apartment: perfect balance\" width=\"780\" height=\"1040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bathroom.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bathroom-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bathroom-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bathroom-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/products\/?utm_source=Lera&amp;utm_medium=Banners&amp;utm_campaign=BlogMidCentury&amp;utm_content=BannersBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3812 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/eh-view-collection-750.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/eh-view-collection-750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/eh-view-collection-750-300x52.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>SEE ALSO:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/three-of-the-best-showcases-from-new-yorks-collective-design-fair-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\">THREE OF THE NEW YORK\u2019S COLLECTIVE DESIGN FAIR 2017 BEST SHOWCASES<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?utm_source=Lera&amp;utm_medium=Inspirations&amp;utm_campaign=BlogMidCentury&amp;utm_content=InspirationsBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3831 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/laundry.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-century style apartment: perfect balance\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/laundry.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/laundry-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/laundry-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We really hope you liked our article. 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To achieve this, firstly, a loggia is attached to the apartment and turned into plywood \u201cbox\u201d inserted into the room. 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