Renovated with Global Charm: Contemporary Apartment in Bologna in Shades of Gray

A gorgeous contemporary apartment makeover that relies on an open plan living area and a neural color scheme, the Hemingway Martini Apartment designed by Ciclostile Architettura + Edoardo Morelli, feels sophisticated and inviting at the same time. Nestled in a buy neighborhood of Bologna, the apartment was revamped to meet the needs of a young couple with a little one. A large wooden balcony and deck next to the living space usher in plenty of natural light and ensure that the interior feels a whole lot bigger than it really is. It is the artwork inside the apartment that feels even more prominent thanks to the neutral backdrop while a dashing black cabinet unit shapes the kitchen area.

Open-plan-living-area-in-shades-of-gray-along-with-black-accents — Open plan living area in shades of gray along with black accents

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Apart from the backdrop, the most striking feature of the apartment is the collection of black décor that makes a contemporary statement. The black furniture collection also seems to anchor an otherwise whimsical space where the cement-colored resin floor adds textural contrast. Custom lighting fixtures elevate the ambiance indoors even as the walk-in wardrobe in the bedroom and spacious guest room complete a makeover that is one-of-a-kind! [Photography: Fabio Mantovani]

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Innovative-closet-for-the-bedroom — Innovative closet for the bedroom

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Walk-in-closet-with-lovely-lighting-for-the-bedroom-apartment — Walk-in closet with lovely lighting for the bedroom apartment

White-shades-of-gray-and-black-combined-to-create-a-fabulous-contemporary-living-room — White, shades of gray and black combined to create a fabulous contemporary living room

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The wall and ceiling colors take on slightly different shades of the floorings. In the living area, which includes the kitchen, the living room and the dining room in a single large room, there is a containment element made with a structure inspired by the elements of the stagecraft and covered with panels of black perforated metal that acts as a background to an island in stainless steel with fires…