Shared bedroom, a Space-saving solution

Shared bedroom, a Space-saving solution

by | Jan 8, 2026 | IN THE WORLD OF DESIGN, LIVING THE HOUSE, PRIVATE APARTMENT, SLEEPING AREA

Designing a shared children’s bedroom requires careful listening, attention to individual needs and a deep understanding of space. When the room is located in an attic, with varying heights and sloping ceilings, the challenge becomes even more engaging.
In this project, we transformed a modern yet intimate attic into a functional, bright and perfectly organized space-saving bedroom, designed to welcome two children of different ages and support them in their everyday life.

Shared bedroom

Two distinct areas within one space

The bedroom benefits from two valuable sources of natural light: a vertical window and a Velux roof window. Light enters from different directions, allowing us to divide the room into two well-lit areas, each dedicated to one child, ensuring visual comfort and a clear, well-ordered perception of the space.

An existing wardrobe, positioned along a side wall, remained shared between the two children. The true heart of the project is a custom-made dividing storage wall, developed at the center of the room: an element that separates without closing off, organizes without weighing down, and maintains balance, continuity and dialogue between the two areas.

portion 1 Space-saving bedroom
portion 2 Space-saving bedroom

Study area, bookshelf and storage: everything in its place

Each side of the bedroom was designed in a mirrored and complete way. Both workstations include a corner study desk, precisely lit by under-cabinet LED lighting, a bed-back bookshelf, integrated and easily accessible, and a second section of furniture shaped to follow the slope of the ceiling.

Shelves, closed compartments and storage units hold books, notebooks and school supplies, turning every available centimeter into usable space. The bespoke design approach allowed us to see the attic’s constraints not as limits, but as an opportunity to create furniture that follows and enhances the architecture.

shaped shelves
led on the desk
led on the desk
doors closed
backbed with shelves
drawer

Storage beds: practicality that makes a difference

The two single beds are storage beds, an ideal choice for a space-saving children’s bedroom. The lifting mechanism allows the bed to be raised effortlessly, even when fully made with pillows included. Inside, there is ample space for duvets, suitcases and everything that does not need to remain visible, keeping the room tidy and visually light.

The bed is independent from the headboard and equipped with concealed wheels, making it easy to move for more thorough cleaning. The headboard itself is fixed to the bed-back bookshelf, which also takes advantage of the lower depth with a side shelf and a large pull-out drawer, designed for items that need to be within easy reach.

Storage bed

Colours chosen by the children, harmony throughout the room

La palette cromatica nasce direttamente dalle preferenze dei bambini. Il bianco,

The colour palette comes directly from the children’s preferences. White, chosen as the base colour, makes the space bright and airy, leaving room for colour accents that define the two areas.

On one side, purple is used for shelves, desk and the eco-leather bed upholstery; on the other, mustard yellow is repeated in the same mirrored elements. Different colours, yet perfectly harmonious, helping each child to recognise and feel ownership of their own space without disrupting the overall balance of the room.

At this link, you can find another example of a space-saving children’s bedroom.

colors violet and mustard yellow
Gres Art 671: Contemporary Art Meets Design in Bergamo

Gres Art 671: Contemporary Art Meets Design in Bergamo

by | Feb 6, 2025 | IN THE WORLD OF DESIGN, RESTAURANT, RETAIL, CONTRACT AND RESTAURANT

At the heart of Bergamo’s vibrant cultural scene, Gres Art 671 emerges as a new exhibition space redefining the concept of contemporary art. Located in a repurposed industrial area, this venue serves as a crossroads of creativity and innovation, welcoming visitors into a dynamic and inspiring environment. Here, art, culture, and design blend into a continuous dialogue, giving life to a multidisciplinary program that includes exhibitions, events, meetings, cultural and educational activities, music, entertainment, performances, and workshops.

Gres Art 671 exterior
Gres Art 671 exterior
Gres Art 671 exterior

A Place of Inspiration and Sharing

Gres Art 671 is not just a gallery but a true cultural ecosystem where artists can express themselves freely and visitors can enjoy an immersive experience. The contemporary artworks on display interact with the architecture of the space, creating an atmosphere that stimulates both reflection and emotion. The redevelopment of this former industrial area symbolizes a renaissance and a new vision for the city, where past and present intertwine in a visual and conceptual harmony.

interiors GresArt

Furniture as an Extension of Art

Within this meaningful environment, every detail has been designed to enhance the visitor’s experience. A perfect example is the internal bar, designed by architect Locatelli, whose unmistakable style seamlessly combines functionality and aesthetics. Here, design becomes an integral part of the sensory journey offered by the exhibition space, transforming a simple pause into an experience of contemplation and inspiration.

Bar GresArt

Our Contribution: Refined Design Tables

In this unique setting, our contribution focused on crafting the bar tables, designed to integrate perfectly with the space’s aesthetics. The design of these furniture elements reflects a desire to create a welcoming and elegant environment while maintaining a strong connection with the surrounding art and culture.

Bar GresArt
Table Games

Some tables have been made with cerulean bilaminate, a refined and intense color reminiscent of the sky and the depths of the sea, evoking a sense of calm and creativity. This color choice harmonizes beautifully with the seating, creating a balanced visual and material composition. The true distinctive feature of these pieces is the brass laminate edge, which makes them unique and striking. This detail lends a vintage yet elegant charm, creating a refined contrast between modernity and tradition.

Cerulean bilaminate tables
Details cerulean table

Other tables feature a round top in cherry wood veneer, a warm and natural material that adds a touch of classic elegance and authenticity to the space.

Cherry table
Cherry table

Here you can find another example of Cerulean Blu matched to dark wood.

The Game Area: A Bridge Between Art and Focus

Adjacent to the bar, a Game Area has been created, where several industrial-design tables are arranged in a neat row. We crafted simple black bilaminate tops, to which adhesive overlays featuring checkers, chess, backgammon, and other board game patterns have been applied. Each table is equipped with a small box containing game pieces.

These two-seater tables symbolically connect play and concentration, acting as a bridge between art, socialization, and the relaxation offered by the nearby bar. The Game Area thus becomes an additional opportunity for interaction and entertainment, reinforcing Gres Art 671 as a multifaceted and stimulating space that seamlessly blends culture, aesthetics, and active participation.

Games Table
Games Table

Art and Design: A Symbolic Connection

Interior design, like contemporary art, has the power to evoke emotions, tell stories, and shape experiences. The tables crafted for the Gres Art 671 bar are not merely functional elements but part of a broader narrative, where materials, colors, and forms engage with the environment and the people within it.

Horeca Space

Not to Be Missed: Marina Abramović’s Exhibition

Until February 16, Gres Art 671 hosts the exhibition Between Breath and Fire by Marina Abramović, a world-renowned artist known for her extraordinary performances. The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through her works, primarily video pieces, dedicated to the grandeur, myth, and transience of human existence. The experience begins with the cinematic installation Seven Deaths, a tribute to Maria Callas and a profound dialogue with death.

An intense and unmissable experience!

Marina Abramovic
Marina Abramovic
A minimal design with multifunctional furniture

A minimal design with multifunctional furniture

by | Jan 22, 2024 | IN THE WORLD OF DESIGN, KITCHEN, LIVING AREA, LIVING THE HOUSE, PRIVATE APARTMENT

Multifunctional furniture becomes the perfect solution to optimize the spaces of a young family, nestled in a valley rich in history, architectural and artistic heritage, and surrounded by lush nature. Through innovative design, the focus has been on the living area, utilizing minimal and multifunctional furniture to create an open, bright, and versatile environment.

kitchen entrance and multifunctional stairs

THE MINIMAL KITCHEN

Integrated into a fitted wall, the kitchen embodies the essence of minimal. With a palette of light colors and the use of natural materials, it provides everything needed without burdening the space. The laminated natural oak wood countertop recalls the external wooded environment and accommodates a modern black granite sink and a induction hob.

The choice of matte white MDF for the kitchen base and refrigerator column, along with ceiling tiles, contributes to maintaining a clean and luminous aesthetic. The light and variegated gray ceramic floor complete the welcoming atmosphere, ensuring ease of maintenance and cleaning, harmonizing with the materials and colors of the house. 

minimal kitchen
details kitchen top
details kitchen top

THE MULTIFUNCTIONAL SIDE STAIRCASE

A light staircase in front of the kitchen serves a dual purpose. Besides connecting the living area to the sleeping area, it has been designed with a structure of modular equipped wood and metal, making it both aesthetic and functional.

It houses shaped drawers that provide additional storage space, avoiding the wall unit to the kitchen for maintaining a light and minimal appearance while providing all the necessary storage space in an unexpected location.

Here’s another example of a staircase solution equipped with drawers.

lateral stairs with drawers
drawers from the top
details drawers
shaped drawes

THE WELL-EQUIPPED LIVING AREA

The living area is designed with careful attention to internal flows related to space utilization. A laminated oak wood dining table, coordinated with the kitchen countertop, accommodates 4 to 6 diners and is positioned in a passageway between the kitchen and the living room. It is convenient and non-intrusive.

Upon entering the living area, the eye is drawn to a free-standing sofa against the wall with a slim high shelf in white lacquered sheet metal, contributing to maintaining a sense of openness and lightness. The frontal TV cabinet, acting as a partition between the kitchen and the living room and supporting the staircase, is an example of well-thought-out storage and organization element. Shaped on the steps, it contains well-studied doors and shelves, utilizing every available centimeter. A true demonstration of how minimalism can be functional. 

kitchen living room dining table
minimal living room
Tv cabinet open and close
lighted cabinet
lightweight sheet metal shelf

MINIMAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL FURNISHINGS

In conclusion, the entire apartment is an example of how multifunctional furnishings with a minimalistic spirit can optimize spaces without weighing them down. The most storage-intensive elements are integrated into the staircase support, while the upper part, thanks to glass handrails, rises transparent and luminous.

Everything around this central monolith of furnishings is essential, allowing to enjoy an airy, bright, tidy, and aesthetically satisfying environment. Living in a compact space does not imply sacrificing comfort and style.

Here’s another example of a minimal multifunctional apartment.

Modern White Kitchen: The Elegance of Urban Minimalism

Modern White Kitchen: The Elegance of Urban Minimalism

by | Oct 5, 2023 | IN THE WORLD OF DESIGN, KITCHEN, LIVING AREA, LIVING THE HOUSE, PRIVATE APARTMENT

In the heart of an urban setting, where modernity meets practicality, a kitchen has emerged that embodies the essence of contemporary design. This modern and white kitchen stretches across two sides, captivating the imagination with its timeless elegance and impeccable functionality.

lateral white kitchen

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

The kitchen has been conceived to optimize space and address the challenges posed by an out-of-square old wall. Based on the project of Arch.Haidy Nicotera, on one side, columns of varying depths have been created, providing space for refrigerators, ovens, and spacious shelves. These columns also feature doors that conceal practical pantries and a small storage area, contributing to maintaining order and cleanliness in the environment. These columns have been harmoniously enclosed by a suspended ceiling that completes the modern and minimalist look.

column overture

On the opposite side, the kitchen takes on a lighter feel, with a base that follows the wall’s profile and tapers with an oblique cut to reach the French doors. Here, the oblique silhouette of the kitchen becomes a prominent aesthetic detail. The lower cabinet door, in particular, follows the countertop’s design with clean lines and offers internal shelving for small useful items. The wall cabinets, on the other hand, remain linear, with internal shelves and upward-opening, high-performance aventos. They are also backlit, adding a touch of light and style to the environment.

kitchen overture

MATERIALS AND COLORS

The choice was immediately directed towards a “Total White” palette. All components, from the furniture to the work surfaces, are crafted in matte white lacquered MDF, creating a clean and luminous effect. The Krion countertop, also in an optical white, blends seamlessly with the rest of the environment. The only exception, where a hint of color remains, is found in the rear of the kitchen, where a slightly veined gray tile adds a contrasting touch to the surrounding light colors.

top details
details door
aventos detail

The kitchen’s shell, like most of our creations, is made of melamine-faced chipboard. This material embodies functionality and durability, being resistant to both scratches and aggressive detergents.

shaped door
internal shelves
dustbin drawer

Here are two more all-white kitchens, a delicate corner kitchen, and a modern kitchen with a peninsula and a snack bar for guests.

FLOW AND FUNCTIONALITY

At the heart of this modern white kitchen, as planned, a central round table will be positioned to accommodate 6 to 8 diners and become the focal point of the space. Contrary to what one might think, this central element does not disrupt the workflow in the kitchen; it instead perfectly blends conviviality and comfort.

Indeed, thanks to meticulous planning of internal flows, cooking from one side of the kitchen to the other is seamless and convenient. The spaces have been carefully designed to maximize efficiency and practicality, ensuring that everything is within reach.

Furthermore, to add a touch of elegance to the space, a central chandelier will be installed, providing soft and focused illumination over the table.

project kitchen

CONCLUSION

This modern white kitchen is an extraordinary example of how the elegance of urban minimalism combines with intelligent solutions for space and materials management. It is a place where aesthetic beauty harmonizes with practicality. With its palette of light colors and well-thought-out design details, it is ready to inspire new projects.

Modern white kitchen wall units and base cabinets
A Minimal Kitchen to optimize the living area

A Minimal Kitchen to optimize the living area

by | Jan 13, 2023 | PRIVATE APARTMENT, KITCHEN, LIVING AREA, STYLE TIPS

To optimize the available space, in a small two-room apartment in Milan, we have created this minimal, discreet, bright and elegant kitchen.

Minimal white Kitchen

ALL LIVING ROOM

As we wrote in this article dedicated to the Kitchen Snack Table, in contemporary kitchens the living area and the kitchen increasingly merge into a single open space.
There are no more partitions even at the entrance to the apartments, the door opens and everything we can have in a Living area is revealed in front of us.
So the kitchen, dining area and living room become a single room, just like in this article dedicated to a functional kitchen.
To give harmony to this triptych, the kitchen must therefore lose its “operative” spirit by hiding ladles, pots and groceries and becoming a more discreet element, which is revealed only when necessary.
Much more storage space and doors closed from view, while maintaining everything needed to cook, serve and enjoy food.

minimal kitchen lateral
minimal kitchen lateral

​PHYSIOMY OF A MINIMAL KITCHEN

This kitchen, designed by Artecasa studio, optimize the most of the available space.
It develops in the niche of the side wall at the entrance with an equipped part and a front island that acts as an additional storage space and snack table for quick meals.
What can therefore be seen from the entrance are two horizontal gray stone floors, which develop parallel.

gray minimal kitchen countertops

In the equipped part in the niche there are all the appliances needed in a minimal kitchen: a refrigerator column, a dishwasher with a two-bowl sink, a hob with an oven and a tall microwave.
In the island, lots of storage space, drawers for cutlery, pots and crockery and the top that extends towards the living area becoming a snack top to accommodate at least 3 diners.

details drawers
The atmosphere is convivial, and the lights are skilfully designed to amplify this feeling of intimacy and warmth.
Three ceiling lights descend punctually on the Kitchen Snack Table, the backlit wall units remain at the service of the kitchen while a track with adjustable spotlights illuminates the relaxation area.
The colors are light and glow in the light from the large windows at the back of the room.
minimal kitchen lateral

On the ground a natural oak parquet that matches well with the gray veined stone chosen for the countertops and the back of the kitchen and the light-colored furniture.
Here another minimal Milanese kitchen with similar combinations.