How to Design a Bright Loft with Wool Wall Panels

Designer Alice Kachueva created a vibrant interior for a mansard room for the clients' son, who visits on weekends with his family. As a result of the renovation, a cozy bedroom under the roof was created with storage spaces and a relaxation area. The project author shares details of the redesign.

Layout

The mansard floor has a fairly standard triangular shape. I wanted to break the visual perception of the space with color, furniture, and lighting. It was necessary to use the area as much as possible and not overload the interior.

On 20 square meters, three zones were allocated — bedroom, workspace, and relaxation. A place for storage was found, a built-in wardrobe, a reading or relaxation sofa, and a workspace with a wonderful view of the lake.

Storage Systems

Where the wall height allowed, a niche was created for a built-in wardrobe 60 cm deep. Mini wardrobes were designed in the area of the sloped ceiling. There is also storage space in the sofa near the central mansard window.

Storage systems were made independently from MDF. The fronts for some of the wardrobes were bought at Leroy Merlin and cut to length in the store. Some fronts were decorated with wool fabric simulating volume like woodgrain. The built-in wardrobe was also made by builders and independently.

Storage was painted to match the wall color so that the furniture blends into the interior. Space was found for a relaxation area in the form of a sofa with storage.

Finishing

The main finishing material is paint. Four cool tones and one complex yellow were chosen — a symbol of the sunlight ray that refracts across surfaces in the bedroom.

The project feature is wool fabric, which was used to decorate the back of the sofa and the fronts of wardrobes. Decorative strips (lamellas) made of wool also decorate the mansard ceiling. Wool has a rich color palette, feels pleasant to touch, is eco-friendly and does not collect dust.

Furniture

The furniture idea in the project is to blend and make it the same color as the walls, give a sense of airiness, and visually expand the space. In the project, I used a utility chest, painted in wall color. The bed was chosen with soft upholstery and low headboard.

A workspace and a planter on elegant white metal legs. The countertop of the console table is made of smoked glass, reflecting the sky. Cozy atmosphere is created by a handmade knitted pouf in gray tones with wooden legs matching the floor color.

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The time was tight, and we didn't have time to find a door in wall color for the project. I came up with an idea to use a utility door and paint it, adding a thin molding for decoration.

The cabinetry was made independently from MDF. Soft panels behind the sofa, some fronts, and ceiling strips were made from wool fabric.

The project was created for the TV show “Fazenda Life”
Channel “World”
Photographer: Maria Irynarhova
Art Director: Ekaterina Savkina