How an Old Attic Was Transformed into a Studio-Mansion for a Girl

The project of this apartment in the center of Santander was developed by the design studio Aedificare, which specializes in restoring old residential spaces. Originally, the apartment was not suitable for living, so it had to be transformed.

"It used to be a dark attic, almost without natural light. Therefore, we first redesigned the windows, now they extend to the roof — this helped add more light to the apartment and visually expand the space," the designers explained about their project.

The dining room is located in the center of the apartment with a round table — this softened the strict lines of the interior and de-cluttered the hallway area.

The kitchen turned out vibrant: it occupies part of the corridor and resembles a small bar counter. It's pleasant to spend time there, and it doesn't require standing at the stove all day.

The bedroom and living room space is separated by a glass partition with wooden panels. To get some privacy, just turn the bamboo blinds.

The wardrobe found its place in the bedroom. It hides behind thin lace curtains — another gentle way to divide space and give the room a more feminine look.

The bedroom interior focuses on light tones and natural textures. This is a place for peaceful and calm rest.

Maximum attention was paid to the headboard of the bed. It was assembled using panels made from pressed wood chips, and the frames for the panels were made of lacquered pine.

Just like in a typical loft, there are brick walls and wooden beams. But all the architectural brutality was softened and diluted with elements of cozy shabby-chic.