The Style and Sophistication of an Attic

Kayla Gulec Kayla Gulec
Mansarda, Luca Mancini | Architetto Luca Mancini | Architetto Living room
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If you have an attic but you want an apartment in its place, but you're afraid that the increased height and the lack of large windows will be an issue, do not be discouraged! We here at homify want to prove that even an attic can become a castle in all of its peculiarities – even the most boring – by overcoming insurmountable obstacles, which then in turn become significant strengths of home design. Don't believe us? Read this Ideabook and your doubts with wither away instantly!

We are taking you to Abruzzo, or more precisely, to Montesilvano in the province of Pescara in Italy, and what we're about to introduce you to is the refined work of the architect Luca Mancini who, in tune with the client, started a simple renovation that has transformed into a real masterpiece! Now let's take a look at what he's done.

Quiet corner

Here in this corner, we are standing in front of the living area of the attic facing a quiet corner. Even at first glance you can see that the weather is warm and welcoming as the sun shines through the skylight windows and bounces off of the lightly coloured walls. Different materials were used in this project, but the end result gives only a sophisticated harmony. The reinforced concrete pillar gives the place a touch typically industrial, while the beams of the ceiling in bleached wood creates a very particular optical effect. The walls of the living area were painted with glamorous cream shades that scream sophistication, while adjascent corner that houses a table and chair set is painted dark brown. In this way, although this is a unique environment, it was possible to apply a visual separation between the two areas.

A better view

As we change our perspective and around so our backs are to the corner, we see the living area. Immediately after the front door on the left, this attic space spreads out into a quaint sitting room. The spaces are somewhat small, yet not so small as not to give the feeling of a chocked room. This was made possible with the choice of clean and simple furniture. 

There are two lights that illuminate and warm the environment: a glass door and a small window to the side where the wall comes down. The light colours of the interior amplify the natural light that pours through the glass. The light beige walls envelop the space, giving it warmth and taste.

An unexpected fireplace

On the wall in front of the living room, right next to the front door, we find the angle television set and a modern fireplace to match. The wall is something special, as it is partly comprised of two long low benches separated at the center by the column that contains the fireplace. This setup gives us the feeling of a single, continuous span. The external portion of the bench near the door has been dedicated to the big television, as it sits directly in front of one of the sofas, while the inner bench wall has become a lovely library by the installation of three shelves that go from wall to wall. The cornered position of both sofas in the living area creates a cozy congregation area, where guests can feel the warmth from the fire.

A modern dining area

On the other side of the entrance, this quaint attic home develops into the dining area, completely encased in brilliant white. Synthesis, originality, and style is the motto of this dining area. The light brown colours of the hardwood flooring gently offsets the abundant use of white in the attic. The table is neat and simple, while the chairs have a daring design. The curvature of the chairs provides an interesting contrast in the attic full of lines and angles. For an added splash of colour, lime green stools, which also have an interesting curvature, were added to the breakfast bar.

A small window near the breakfast bar illuminates the environment, even though most of the work is done by the big skylight ceiling. Additional overhead lights were installed above the kitchen counter and sink area.

The kitchen

Although located within this large open space, the kitchen seems to have a more private area, thanks to the fact that develops behind the stairwell. The room is reserved, intimate, but very well lit. The door that opens to the outside lets in tons of natural light to help the long light panel on the wall illuminate the space. The angled ceiling of the attic provides us with more geometry – the way the ceiling beams intersect the wall creates a triangular space.

The kitchen, which has a rational U-shape, ends with the breakfast bar peninsula that overlooks the dining room. It is a multipurpose area in effect, as it also serves as a light snack area, or perhaps an area to do homework.

At last, the bedroom

The bedroom is the perfect place for a serious and curious person. Tucked away behind a door, this bedroom is in line with the living area, as we find neutral colours and clean lines. The benefit of having your room at the top of the house is the incredible light you get during the day. Large sliding glass doors were installed to make use of the sunshine.

The large and rather simple armoire is big enough to fit anyone's wardrobe, but not so big that it compromises the space. But to help conserve some space, a small, angled desk was brilliantly added to the corner, taking up less room than an average rectangular desk.

Do you want to live in an attic apartment like this one? Let us know in the comments section below!

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