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 with almost no natural light. Therefore, we first redesigned the windows, which now 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 area is located in the center of the apartment with a round table—this softened the strict lines of the interior and lightened the hallway zone.

The kitchen is 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 finds its place in the bedroom. It hides behind delicate lace curtains—a gentle way to divide the space and give the room a more feminine look.

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

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

As in a typical loft, there is a brick wall and wooden beams. However, all architectural brutality was softened and balanced with elements of cozy shabby-chic.